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Tournament Preview: USA Seeks World Cup Qualification at 2018 Concacaf Women's U-17 Championship

U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team 2018 CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Championship National Football Stadium; Managua, Nicaragua April 19-29, 2018 U-17 WNT READY FOR WCQ: The U.S. U-17 Women’s National Team kicks off the 2018 CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Championship on Friday, April 20 against Costa Rica (10:00 p.m. ET; go90). The match marks the USA’s first step towards q Read more

U-17 WNT Apr 19, 2018

U-17 WNT Veterans Wesley and Wiesner Lead USA Into Concacaf Qualifying

In April of 2017, under the looming shadow of the Slovenian Alps, the course of the Kennedy Wesley and Kate Wiesner’s careers took a turn. The Southern Californian identically-initialed duo had travelled the world together as a part of the U.S. U-17 Women’s National Team. They had ventured across continents, made it through the grinder of Concacaf World Cup qualifying and competed at Read more

U-17 WNT Apr 20, 2018

Five Things to Know About Concacaf Women's U-17 World Cup Qualifying

After a successful cycle so far, the U.S. U-17 Women’s National Team has arrived at its first major international competition: the 2018 Concacaf Women’s U-17 Championship. Three World Cup bids and the confederation title are up for grabs in Managua, Nicaragua. Here are five things to know about the competition: HOW IT WORKS Eight teams from North America, Central America and th Read more

U-17 WNT Apr 16, 2018

From Hawaii, Sunshine Fontes Has Traveled Many Miles, But She's Just Getting Started

Almost every trip that Sunshine Fontes takes as a part of the U-17 Women’s National Team involves a bit of extra effort. She hails from Wahiawa, Hawaii on the island of Oahu, and nearly every camp, domestic or international, requires additional travel to account for the extra five-hour flight from her hometown just to make it to mainland on the West Coast. As with many previous camps, her Read more

U-17 WNT Apr 18, 2018

Q&A with U-17 WNT Head Coach Mark Carr on USA’s 2018 Concacaf Championship Roster

After a training camp in Florida that featured three international matches against perennial youth Women’s National Team power Japan, U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team head coach Mark Carr has chosen the 20-player roster for the 2018 Concacaf Women’s U-17 Championship, from which three teams will qualify for the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay. ussoccer.com Read more

U-17 WNT Mar 28, 2018

WNT Weekend Rewind: North Carolina Remains Perfect

The North Carolina Courage and Seattle Reign sit atop the NWSL standings – in first and second place, respectively – after important wins this past weekend. Five U.S. WNT players who were on the roster for the most recent Mexico friendlies found the back of the net for their respective clubs over the four matches. Utah Royals FC vs. Chicago Red Stars (1-0: Colaprico) An overflow crow Read more

WNT Apr 16, 2018

Carli Lloyd's 100 Goals Breakdown

With her goal against Mexico on April 8 at BBVA Stadium in Houston, Texas, Carli Lloyd became the most recent member of the USA’s elite 100-goal club, joining Michelle Akers, Mia Hamm, Tiffeny Milbrett, Kristine Lilly and Abby Wambach. The USA went on to win a wild game, 6-2, in Houston. Here are some of Lloyd's most impressive numbers throughout her 100-goal journey. RT to bless some Read more

WNT Apr 8, 2018

Next Generation Foreshadows Promising Future for U.S. WNT and NWSL

The 23-player roster for the April friendlies against Mexico features 13 players born in 1993 or later. That means that more than half of the group is either 25-years-old, or younger. It also includes two teenagers in 19-year-olds Mallory Pugh and Tierna Davidson and the average age for this training camp is 25 years old. Those twenty-somethings are Morgan Brian (25), Emily Sonnett, Abby Dahlke Read more

WNT Apr 3, 2018

A Noteworthy Sunday Funday in Texas

The game between the U.S. Women’s National Team and Mexico on Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Houston was a roller coaster of a ride featuring many highlights, and in the end, highly entertaining and historic. There was a goal after 129 seconds. A Gol Olimpico. A comeback. A milestone. A brace. Three first caps. A player playing against very familiar foes. And a player with four assists, one sh Read more

WNT Apr 10, 2018

Hiring Process Underway for MNT and WNT General Manager Positions

As U.S. Soccer President Carlos Cordeiro took up his new post following the Federation’s Annual General Meeting in Orlando, one of the first steps has been the process of establishing new General Manager roles for the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams. With the positions approved by U.S. Soccer’s Board of Directors last December, Federation CEO Dan Flynn and Ryan Moo Read more

MNT WNT Feb 28, 2018

Talen Energy Stadium to Host USA-Bolivia on May 28 in Chester, Pa.

CHICAGO (March 15, 2018) – U.S. Soccer has selected Talen Energy Stadium to host USA-Bolivia on May 28 in Chester, Pa. The MNT looks to level the all-time series against the visitors, with coverage beginning at 7 p.m. ET on FS1, UniMas and UDN. Fans can also follow the game live on Twitter at @ussoccer_mnt and @ussoccer_esp, and Facebook. The match kicks off the MNT’s summer tour, whi Read more

MNT Mar 15, 2018

France, Ireland and Paraguay Matches Beginning of Competitive MNT Schedule for 2018

The U.S. Soccer Federation began a new era on Saturday when its membership elected Carlos Cordeiro as its new President, and on Monday the U.S. Men’s National Team also started laying the groundwork for what will be a challenging 2018 schedule. Along with the anticipation of hiring a new general manager and head coach this year, the Federation expects the schedule of matches in 2018 to be Read more

MNT Feb 12, 2018

The Brooklyn Italians: More than a Club

Borough Park is not Williamsburg. The corner of 58th St. & 18th Ave is Brooklyn-Brooklyn and the headquarters, the still-beating heart, of the Brooklyn Italians Soccer Club. “It used to be Italian people as far as you could see in this neighborhood,” said Ludo Masucci, current club director, unlocking the front door and nodding to a family of Hasidic Jews who pass. “All the w Read more

U.S. Open Cup Apr 20, 2018

Open Cup Rewind: ’95 Kickers – ‘Lightning in a Bottle’

Rumors swirled in 1995 about a new shot at a big-time professional league in the States. The old North American Soccer League’s magnificent collapse was still fresh and Major League Soccer was just a promise. A tease. It was in this fateful year, on the cusp of a new frontier for the game in America, that a top crop of young players, talented amateurs from the country’s best college pr Read more

U.S. Open Cup Apr 13, 2018

All Eyes on Open Cup: Round-by-Round Breakdown

The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup has a lot of moving parts and balls are always up in the air. This year, the 105th consecutive edition of the tournament, consists of eight Rounds (eleven for the Open Division amateurs who played out a grueling qualifying process). 94 teams from every tier of American Soccer will take part in #USOC2018, with combatants drawn from the dizzy heights of Major League Socc Read more

U.S. Open Cup Apr 4, 2018

The Beljulji Brothers & Fargo’s Fusion

During the Yugoslav wars and chaos of the 1990s, Sunaj Beljulji (pronounced Bell-Jull-Jee) found himself growing up in a Bosnian refugee camp, kicking around a soccer ball at age three with his older brothers. For three years after that, he and his nine siblings did what was necessary to survive, and to find makeshift fields and free corners to play the game that kept them dreaming. READ: Kra Read more

U.S. Open Cup Apr 17, 2018

Second Round Pairings and Host Scenarios Set for 2018 U.S. Open Cup

CHICAGO (April 11, 2018) – The Second Round pairings and host scenarios have been set for the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, U.S. Soccer's National Championship. On May 16, the 22 teams from the United Soccer League (USL) will enter the tournament to play against Open Division winners (Local Qualifiers, PDL and NPSL) from the First Round of games scheduled for May 8-9 across the United Stat Read more

U.S. Open Cup Apr 11, 2018

First Round Pairings for 2018 U.S. Open Cup Announced

CHICAGO (April 4, 2018) – U.S. Soccer today announced the pairings for the First Round of the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, U.S. Soccer's National Championship. The First Round will commence after a three-game Play-In Round May 5-6, which was added to accommodate the Jacksonville Armada, Miami FC 2 and New York Cosmos B. The First Round will consist of one match on May 8 followed by 25 o Read more

U.S. Open Cup Apr 4, 2018

Distinctive New Kit Launches U.S. Soccer’s Next Generation

CHICAGO (March 23, 2018) – U.S. Soccer will soon launch its distinctive 2018 apparel collection, including new light and dark kits, during matches for the Men’s and Women’s National Teams. The U.S. MNT will be the first to debut the National Teams’ new, dark kit on March 27 in Cary, N.C. when the USA takes on Paraguay at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park (7:30 p.m. Read more

WNT MNT Mar 23, 2018

2018 U.S. Open Cup Play-In Round Opponents Determined for Jacksonville Armada, Miami FC 2 and New York Cosmos B

CHICAGO (April 2, 2018) - Jacksonville Armada, Miami FC 2 and New York Cosmos B confirmed their participation in the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup before today’s 4 p.m. ET deadline. Their inclusion requires a Play-In Round be played on May 5-6. NEWS: Armada, Miami FC 2 & NY Cosmos B invited to #USOC2018 NEWS: Format Finalized for #USOC2018 Official 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Read more

U.S. Open Cup Apr 2, 2018

U.S. Soccer Announces Changes to Improve Oversight and Accountability

CHICAGO (April 19, 2018) – As part of an organizational realignment to improve efficiency and better serve all members, the U.S. Soccer Federation has created two new Board-level Committees and restructured senior management. The changes, which bring the total number of Board-level committees to six, were approved by the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors last week. “These changes will Read more

Apr 19, 2018

National Development Center Facilities Wow Candidates at Compound's Inaugural Coaching Education Course

U.S. Soccer’s National Development Center (NDC) represents a new standard and opportunity for those interested in Coaching Education. The facility features two full-size turf fields with flood lights, cutting-edge classroom tech and meeting spaces that facilitate high-level learning. Putting the coach and the coach’s needs at the center of the facility’s design, the NDC stands as Read more

Apr 18, 2018

Five Things to Know About the Grassroots Pathway Coaching Initiative

Following the December 2017 announcement of the new Grassroots Coaching Pathway initiative, the U.S. Soccer Coaching Education Department began its Grassroots Pathway rollout through the Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module, a cost-free, online experience available now via the U.S. Soccer Digital Coaching Center. With in-person and online grassroots coaching courses set to begin througho Read more

Jan 17, 2018

U.S. Soccer Member Organizations to Begin In-Person Grassroots License Courses

CHICAGO (Feb. 2, 2018) – U.S. Soccer, in collaboration with its member organizations, will begin conducting four new in-person Grassroots License Courses as well as the updated D License Course in the coming weeks. Each of these educational opportunities are hosted by U.S. Soccer member organizations and are tailored around the four new Grassroots game models: 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11. These Read more

Feb 2, 2018

Five Things to Know About the U.S. Soccer Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module

As part of its continued effort to improve the quality of coaching at all levels, the U.S. Soccer Coaching Education Department has established eight new Grassroots Coaching License Courses that will serve as the foundation of its Coaching License pathway. Preceding these new Grassroots Course offerings is an online, cost-free Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module that will serve as an educat Read more