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sports8 days ago•4 min saved

Guardiola as MLS’s post-Messi crown jewel: a manager-led boost for US soccer

With Messi’s departure looming, the piece argues MLS should pursue a strategic uplift from a manager rather than another star player. Pep Guardiola, about to leave Manchester City, is proposed as the ideal figure to bridge Messi’s legacy with MLS’s growth—potentially taking on NYCFC as a global ambassador and driving branding, stadium-driven expansion, and tactical innovation, while MLS’s salary cap makes a long-term manager-led approach more impactful than chasing a single marquee player.

via The Guardian|

#guardiola #messi #mls

sports10 days ago•9 min saved

Berhalter and Reyna Poised to Play Together for US World Cup Amid Family Feud

Amid a years-long rift between two of American soccer’s most influential families, Sebastian Berhalter and Gio Reyna are expected to be named to the USMNT’s 26-man World Cup squad, potentially reuniting on the field after a saga that traces back to their fathers Gregg Berhalter and Claudio Reyna and includes past clashes over playing time, coaching turmoil, and a highly publicized family dispute.

via New York Post|

#family-feuds #sports #us-soccer

sports27 days ago•3 min saved

Trump balks at $1,000 World Cup ticket price for US match

Former President Donald Trump criticized the sky-high World Cup 2026 ticket prices, saying he wouldn’t pay $1,000 to watch the US play Paraguay in LA, while FIFA defended pricing as in line with major US sports. Group-stage tickets average about $567, with the final averaging around $13,000, and resale prices for sought-after seats can reach thousands as the tournament unfolds across 16 venues in the US, Mexico and Canada.

via Al Jazeera|

#fifa-price-controversy #gianni-infantino #sports

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

U.S. Soccer loses its strategic architect as Crocker moves to Saudi Arabia

Matt Crocker, U.S. Soccer’s sporting director and architect of a long-term player development plan, abruptly departs for a Saudi federation role, triggering an interim leadership phase as the federation reassesses its sporting department ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with COO Dan Helfrich overseeing operations and searches for a replacement.

via The New York Times|

#matt-crocker #mauricio-pochettino #player-development

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Crocker departs US Soccer for Saudi role ahead of 2026 World Cup

Matt Crocker has left U.S. Soccer with immediate effect to take a role with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, just weeks before the 2026 World Cup. Crocker helped shape major hires (Berhalter, Hayes, and later Pochettino) and spearheaded the federation’s “US Way” player-development plan. COO Dan Helfrich will provide executive oversight, while Oguchi Onyewu and Tracey Kevins continue to support sporting operations. Practically, the World Cup setup remains led by Mauricio Pochettino, and the federation says planning is in place to ensure continuity despite Crocker’s departure.

via The New York Times|

#matt-crocker #mauricio-pochettino #saudi-arabia-football-federation

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Top U.S. Soccer Official Exits for Saudi Role Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Matt Crocker is leaving his post as U.S. Soccer's sporting director to assume a similar role with Saudi Arabia ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup; assistants will cover his duties as the federation searches for a successor, and Crocker’s hires of Mauricio Pochettino and Emma Hayes helped elevate the U.S. programs while officials insist World Cup preparations remain on track.

via FOX Sports|

#matt-crocker #mauricio-pochettino #saudi-arabia

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Open Cup 2026: U.S. Soccer Announces 16 Second-Round Matches and Paramount+ Streaming

U.S. Soccer unveiled the 16-second-round matchups for the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, set for March 31–April 1 with all games streaming on Paramount+. CBS Sports Network will air one game per night and CBS Sports Golazo Network will show additional coverage (one Tuesday game and a Wednesday doubleheader). The round features the 32 First Round winners facing off with hosts determined by random selection; the 16 advancing teams will join 16 MLS clubs in the Round of 32, with the draw for the Round of 32 and Round of 16 on April 2 carried on CBS Sports Golazo Network’s Morning Footy at 9 a.m. ET.

via US Soccer|

#lamar-hunt-us-open-cup #paramount #schedule

sports4 months ago•6 min saved

Pro-vs-Amateur Showdowns Open the 2026 U.S. Open Cup

The 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup begins March 17–19 with a 32-game First Round where 32 Open Division amateur clubs face 32 Division II/III pro teams. All First Round games are streamed, with CBS Sports as the multi‑media rights partner and select matches on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network, plus YouTube coverage from US Soccer. Notable first-round matchups include Vermont Green FC vs. Portland Hearts of Pine, FC Motown vs. Hartford Athletic, Indy Eleven vs. Des Moines Menace, and BOHFS St. Louis vs. Union Omaha. The tournament spans seven rounds, runs through October, MLS NEXT Pro teams join in the Round of 32, and the winner earns $1 million and a berth in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.

via US Soccer|

#broadcast #pro-vs-amateur #soccer

sports1 year ago•12 min saved

Pulisic and Smith Lead 2024 U.S. Soccer Award Nominees

U.S. Soccer has announced the nominees for its 2024 end of year awards, including categories for Male and Female Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, and Game of the Year. Notable nominees include Naomi Girma, Alyssa Naeher, and Christian Pulisic. The awards will also recognize referees for the first time. Voting is open to fans and will run from December 4-13, with winners announced in January 2025.

via U.S. Soccer|

#concacaf-nations-league #olympics #player-of-the-year

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Michele Kang Pledges $30M to Boost U.S. Women's Soccer

Michele Kang, owner of the Washington Spirit, has made a historic $30 million donation to U.S. Soccer's women's and girls' programs, marking the largest-ever contribution by a woman to the organization. The funds will be used to expand training camps, enhance digital talent identification, and increase the number of female coaches and referees. Kang's donation aims to address the undervaluation of women's sports and inspire further investment in the field, impacting future generations of female players, coaches, and referees.

via NBC News|

#michele-kang #philanthropy #sports

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Michele Kang Invests $30M in U.S. Women's Soccer Development

Michele Kang, owner of the Washington Spirit, has made a historic $30 million investment in U.S. Soccer's women's and girls' programs, marking the largest philanthropic contribution in the federation's history. Spread over five years, the funds will enhance youth talent identification, double the number of camps, and expand digital platforms to reach 100,000 players. Additionally, it will support 10,000 women in coaching, refereeing, and technical roles. Kang, a prominent figure in women's sports, aims to maintain the U.S. as a leader in women's soccer through this investment.

via CBS Sports|

#investment #michele-kang #sports

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Michele Kang Invests $30M in U.S. Women's Soccer

Michele Kang, a prominent businesswoman and sports owner, has pledged $30 million over five years to U.S. Soccer, marking the largest philanthropic investment in its women's and girls' programs. This donation aims to create over 100,000 new opportunities for female players, coaches, and referees, enhancing talent identification and professional development. Kang's investment builds on her commitment to advancing women's sports and follows a significant donation by Arthur M. Blank for U.S. Soccer's National Training Center.

via U.S. Soccer|

#michele-kang #philanthropy #sports

sports2 years ago•6 min saved

"USWNT's Response to Korbin Albert's Social Media Activity: Policies, Apologies, and Fallout"

USWNT midfielder Korbin Albert's social media activity has sparked debate over U.S. Soccer Federation's policies. While the federation has not formally addressed the issue, players like Megan Rapinoe, Lindsey Horan, and Alex Morgan have expressed disappointment. The federation's policies, including a code of conduct and prohibited conduct policy, could potentially address such situations, but it currently lacks specific rules on social media use. The incident highlights the clash between personal viewpoints and team culture within the USWNT.

via The Athletic|

#korbin-albert #policies #social-media

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

"Reviewing the 2024 US Soccer Kits: Unveiling the New Uniforms for All National Teams"

Nike and U.S. Soccer have unveiled new home and away kits for the U.S. national teams, named the "American Classic" and "American Icon" respectively. The designs have received mixed reviews from The Athletic's U.S. soccer staff, with opinions ranging from praise for the clean and traditional look of the home kit to criticism for the lack of creativity and departure from the team's identity. Overall, the kits have been rated between 2/5 and 4.5/5, with some expressing hope for more consistency and creativity in future releases.

via The Athletic|

#kits #national-teams #nike

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"U.S. Soccer Reveals Bold Nike Uniforms for 2024 Olympics and Copa America"

U.S. Soccer and Nike have revealed the 2024 home and away uniforms, named the American Classic and American Icon, for all 27 National Teams, including the U.S. Women’s National Team and U.S. Men’s Olympic Team. Fans can purchase the jerseys starting March 21, and the uniforms will be worn by various teams throughout the year, including at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and FIFA World Cups. The designs aim to convey unity and feature a single star with an inspirational message, with the home kit showcasing a red, white, and blue graphic rib design and the away kit incorporating a nod to the sash design from the 2014 kit.

via U.S. Soccer|

#2024-olympic-games #national-teams #nike