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Four Division I Clubs Have Reached the 2018 U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals, Four Berths Remain

CHICAGO (June 18, 2018) – The Houston Dynamo joined fellow Division I clubs Portland Timbers, Philadelphia Union and Sporting Kansas City in reaching the Quarterfinals of the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup – U.S. Soccer’s National Championship – on Monday night by defeating MLS side Minnesota United FC 1-0 at BBVA Compass Stadium. Four additional berths in the tournament&rsq Read more
U.S. Open Cup Jun 19, 2018


A (Soccer) Star is Born in Nashville

Not long ago, the notion of professional soccer in Nashville, Tennessee sounded eccentric. Now it’s impossible to imagine the city without it. Large crowds flock to support Nashville SC of the United Soccer League (USL), a first-year, second-division club on an 11-game unbeaten run and into the Round of 16 of America’s oldest soccer competition, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. It’s Read more
U.S. Open Cup Jun 19, 2018

Bob Bradley & LAFC: #UpForTheCup

Sure they’re a first-year club, but LAFC have star-power to burn in the 2018 U.S. Open Cup. “I’m very lucky here – between the coaching staff and the players, we have a lot of guys with Open Cup experience and Open Cup successes,” said Bob Bradley, himself a two-time winner of American soccer’s oldest trophy and a vocal advocate for making the Open Cup a priorit Read more
U.S. Open Cup Jun 18, 2018

Open Cup Numbers Game for Atlanta United

Since 1914, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup has annually presented potential Cinderella stories, David-and-Goliath matchups, and just about any underdog theme you can imagine. And now, 105 editions later, you can throw steadily growing crowds into that heady mix. READ MORE: A (Soccer) Star is Born in Nashville READ MORE: Manotas sends Dynamo past MNUFC, into Quarters READ MORE: Bob Read more
U.S. Open Cup Jun 19, 2018

A New Harkes for America’s Oldest Cup

Ian Harkes, in one way or another, has lived through more Open Cup moments than most. That’s what happens when you’re the son of one of the country’s most accomplished players – his dad, John Harkes won the 1996 title with D.C. United and the 2002 championship with the Columbus Crew. READ MORE: Atlanta United Set to Break USOC attendance Record READ MORE: A (Socce Read more
U.S. Open Cup Jun 20, 2018

Remembering the Legacy of Walter Bahr

Walter Bahr was an American soccer icon, a renaissance man and one of the most beloved figures in the history of the sport in the United States. He excelled at the game at several levels, most notably as a member of the history-making U.S. Men’s National Team that upset England 1-0 at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.  He also was a successful coach at Penn State University and became an ambas Read more
MNT Jun 19, 2018

National Soccer Hall of Famer Walter Bahr Passes Away

CHICAGO (June 18, 2018) – Former U.S. Men’s National Team defender and National Soccer Hall of Famer Walter Bahr has passed away. He was 91.  The last surviving member of the USA’s 1950 FIFA World Cup team, Bahr appeared in all three of the team’s matches in Brazil and famously provided the pass to Joe Gaetjens for the lone goal in the team’s 1-0 upset of Engla Read more
MNT Jun 18, 2018

What You Should Know About the FIFA World Cup's Return to North America in 2026

The FIFA World Cup is headed back to North America! Here are five things you should know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted jointly by Canada, Mexico and the United States: What Happened in Moscow The United Bid of Canada, Mexico and the United States, was awarded hosting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup during the 68th FIFA Congress on June 13, 2018 in Moscow. Together, the United Bi Read more
MNT Jun 13, 2018

What's Next: Answering Questions on What's Ahead for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The United States along with Canada and Mexico were awarded the right to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup during the 68th FIFA Congress on June 13, 2018 in Moscow. You have questions on the tournament’s return to North America? We have answers. See below. GENERAL COMMENTS We are all elated and, above all, very proud to accept the honor of hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2026 along with Canada Read more
MNT Jun 13, 2018

U.S. MNT's 1-1 Draw With France Puts Exclamation Point on 2018 Summer Camp

Not many gave the U.S. Men’s National Team a chance on Saturday against France. Head coach Dave Sarachan named a starting XI that carried an average age of 22 years and just seven caps to take on a prohibitive World Cup favorite. In its final game before Russia, France trotted out a star-studded line-up, stacked with some of the world’s best players who were fresh off European and dome Read more
MNT Jun 10, 2018

Young MNT Earns Impressive 1-1 Result vs. World Cup Bound France in Lyon

LYON, France (June 9, 2018)—A 44th-minute goal from Julian Green boosted the U.S. Men’s National Team to a 1-1 draw against world No. 7 France 1-1 on Saturday night in Lyon. The USA took the field with a starting lineup that averaged just 22 years old, but held strong in difficult conditions to earn a result against one of the world’s top teams. The goal and the result mark first Read more
MNT Jun 9, 2018

By The Numbers: Experience Gained for Transitional MNT Under Sarachan

The U.S. Men’s National Team’s next generation completed the first half of its 2018 schedule with a hard-earned 1-1 draw against No. 7-ranked France on Saturday in Lyon. Youth has been the theme for the MNT squad since last November, and as a result head coach Dave Sarachan continuously utilized the opportunity to give an impressive number of debuts to rising young players. In six ma Read more
MNT Jun 11, 2018

One Year Later, 2017 U-20 World Cup Alumni Make Their Mark with MNT

About this time last year, Cameron Carter Vickers didn’t know what to think about Josh Sargent upon his surprise addition to the Under-20 Men’s National Team. The 17-year-old forward arrived at the U-20 MNT’s pre-World Cup training camp in Korea Republic just a few days after leading the U-17 MNT to a runner-up finish at the Concacaf U-17 Championship. Sargent went from capta Read more
MNT U-20 MNT Jun 6, 2018

Earnie Stewart Named General Manager of U.S. Men's National Team

CHICAGO (June 6, 2018) – The U.S. Soccer Federation has appointed three-time FIFA World Cup veteran Earnie Stewart to be the new General Manager of the U.S. Men’s National Team. Stewart, with 30 years of experience as a player and in technical roles for clubs in the Netherlands and United States, becomes the MNT’s first General Manager following the creation of the position by th Read more
MNT Jun 6, 2018

Five Things to Know About New MNT GM Earnie Stewart

After an extensive hiring process, former U.S. Men’s National Team star and accomplished soccer executive Earnie Stewart has been named General Manager of the U.S. Men’s National Team. Here are five things to know about the three-time World Cup veteran and the new role he will have in ushering in a new era for the MNT. RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB Stewart was selected after an extensive sear Read more
MNT Jun 6, 2018

Q&A: MNT GM Earnie Stewart - "Leading a country that has fallen in love with soccer is tremendous."

After an extensive hiring process, former U.S. Men’s National Team star and accomplished soccer executive Earnie Stewart has been named General Manager of the U.S. Men’s National Team. Stewart sat down with ussoccer.com for a wide ranging discussion about himself, the new position and his vision for the future of the MNT. ussoccer.com: Why did you want to take the role of General Manag Read more
MNT Jun 6, 2018
US Soccer

Five Things to Know About #ToN2018

After winning the 2018 SheBelieves Cup on March 7, the U.S. Women’s National Team will aim to add another trophy to its large collection when it competes against Australia, Brazil and Japan at the 2018 Tournament of Nations this summer. Australia won the inaugural tournament last year, defeating the USA in the opening game on July 27, which was the USA’s most recent loss. The Ameri Read more
WNT May 16, 2018

WNT to Clash with Chile in Late-Summer, California Friendlies

CHICAGO (June 11, 2018) – The U.S. Women’s National Team will face Chile in Southern and Northern California for late-summer friendly matches, the first on Friday, Aug. 31 at StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. (8 p.m. PT on ESPN2) before traveling up the coast for the second leg on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, Calif. (7 p.m. PT on ESPN2 and UDN). These will be the fir Read more
WNT Jun 11, 2018
US Soccer

Rapinoe, Heath Goals Lift WNT 2-1, USA Completes Sweep of China PR in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Ohio (June 12, 2018) – The U.S. Women’s National Team used a first-half headed goal from Megan Rapinoe and responded quickly with a Tobin Heath game-winner after China PR had equalized in the second half to record a 2-1 win. Press, who got her first start of 2018 and had both assists, became the 37th female player in U.S. history to earn 100 caps. The victory gave the USA a Read more
WNT Jun 12, 2018

U.S. Soccer Offers Girls Fantasy Camp in Kansas City Around 2018 Tournament of Nations

U.S. Soccer will offer a Girls Fantasy Camp around the 2018 Tournament of Nations matches on Thursday, July 26 in Kansas City, Kan., featuring the U.S. WNT, Australia, Brazil and Japan. The camp is a special fundraiser to support the U.S. Soccer Development Fund. All proceeds will fund important initiatives to help develop world-class players, coaches and National Teams. Hosted at U.S. Soccer&rsqu Read more
WNT May 16, 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
Jan 17, 2018

U.S. Soccer Grassroots Coaching Initiative Launches 4v4 Online Course

CHICAGO (Feb. 28, 2018) – Beginning today, coaches across the country will have the opportunity to undergo U.S. Soccer’s 4v4 Online Grassroots License Course through the Digital Coaching Center. The course marks the first of four Online Grassroots Courses to launch within U.S. Soccer’s Coaching Education pathway. Three more Online Grassroots Courses (7v7, 9v9, 11v11) are set to r Read more
Feb 28, 2018
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