U.S. Soccer

WNT Defeats Spain 1-0 in First Match Between Nations

ALICANTE, Spain (Jan. 22, 2019) – The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Spain 1-0 in the first international meeting between the two teams thanks to a second half goal created by a strong individual effort from halftime substitute Christen Press. The first 45 minutes began with both teams wrestling to impose their style on the match, but after a hard-charging opening 10 minutes from Read more

WNT Jan 22, 2019

2019 SheBelieves Hero Contest Begins

CHICAGO (Jan. 11, 2019) – The U.S. Women’s National Team has announced the start of its third annual SheBelieves HeroTM contest ahead of the 2019 SheBelieves Cup. The contest, which runs from Jan. 11-Feb. 11, will choose a young person between the ages of 13-17 who embodies the SheBelieves spirit. Conceived and developed by U.S. Soccer and the Women’s National Team players, SheBe Read more

WNT Jan 11, 2019

Conditional Tickets Available for FIFA Women’s World Cup Knockout Round Via U.S. Soccer’s Allotment

CHICAGO (January 18, 2019) – FIFA has made a limited amount of conditional tickets for the knockout rounds of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 available to all 24 participating teams. Conditional tickets from U.S. Soccer’s allotment will only be distributed if the team advances to the specific round. U.S. Soccer has made its allotment of conditional tickets for the Round of Read more

WNT Jan 18, 2019

The Ins & Outs of the 2019 WNT Schedule

Did you hear? The U.S. Women’s National Team is embarking on a 10-game tour in 2019 leading up to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France next summer! Below are what you must know about the Countdown to the Cup. 2019 Schedule Facts Six of the USA’s nine confirmed pre-World Cup opponents in 2019 are in the top 12 of the current FIFA Women’s World Rank Read more

WNT Dec 6, 2018

Familiar Faces: Jozy Altidore and Jordan Morris Stop by January Camp

As the 2019 U.S. Men’s National Team January Camp progresses, the group welcomed two familiar faces to Chula Vista during the weekend. Veteran forwards Jozy Altidore and Jordan Morris were invited to visit the Elite Athlete Training Center to get their first taste of this new era of the National Team. “I was invited by Gregg Berhalter to come observe the group and kind of be a fly Read more

MNT Jan 21, 2019

MNT Fostering Competition During January Camp

When U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter unveiled his January Camp roster last month, he outlined the three pillars that would form the foundation of this first camp: building a team culture, instilling a style of play and competing in everything. That last piece has manifested itself in daily training competitions during the month-long camp in Chula Vista, Calif. At the begi Read more

MNT Jan 14, 2019

New Beginning, Same Opportunity for MNT Players in January Camp

The January Camp has been a U.S. Men’s National Team staple for more than 20 years. The list of future MNT contributors – almost all coming from MLS -- that have utilized the month-long gathering to jumpstart their international careers is a long one, with nearly every edition producing at least one player that has carved out a significant place in the squad. Some examples from that Read more

MNT Jan 10, 2019

Five Things to Know About 2019 MNT January Camp

The U.S. Men’s National Team kicks off 2019 this week with its annual January Camp. Here are five things you should know about the gathering: New Coach, New Era The 2019 January Camp marks the first under new MNT head coach Gregg Berhalter. A former center back who amassed 44 caps and was part of two U.S. World Cup rosters, Berhalter was named the team’s new head coach last month aft Read more

MNT Jan 5, 2019

Team Culture a Pillar for New Foundation of MNT

On Monday, the U.S. Men’s National Team opened its annual January Camp at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. The move about two-and-half hours south of the MNT’s regular January Camp gathering spot in Carson, Calif., was one of the initial changes made by new head coach Gregg Berhalter as he uses his first camp to work on some very clear goals. &ldq Read more

MNT Jan 8, 2019

Meet the Eight Newbies at 2019 MNT January Camp

Eight players on new MNT head coach Gregg Berhalter’s 2019 January Camp roster will be joining the senior team for the first time. Learn more about the latest MNT Camp Newbies below... Corey Baird A product of the Real Salt Lake Academy, Baird opted to go the collegiate route in 2014, playing for the Stanford teams that won three straight NCAA College Cups between 2015 and 2017. Read more

MNT Dec 20, 2018

Mark Your Calendar: U.S. MNT's Important Dates in 2019

Happy New Year! The U.S. Men’s National Team begins a new era under head coach Gregg Berhalter in 2019. While the opening of the team’s annual January Camp is just days away, the gathering is just the start of what will be a busy year for the MNT. Though some schedule and other details still need to be worked out, here’s a rundown of important dates and windows for the MNT in Read more

MNT Jan 1, 2019

U.S. Soccer Launches New YNT U-14 Talent Identification Program

CHICAGO (Jan. 17, 2019)— With the objective to expand and improve the Men's Youth National Team player pool, U.S. Soccer will launch a new Youth National Teams Under-14 Talent Identification Program this month. This new scouting model will function as a collaboration between the U.S. Soccer Talent Identification department (TID) and the Youth National Teams Program. The new YNT U-14 TID Pro Read more

U-15 BNT U-14 NDP ACADEMY Jan 17, 2019

Fourth Qualifying Round Draw Complete for 2019 U.S. Open Cup

CHICAGO (Jan. 17, 2019) – The Official Draw for the fourth and final round of Open Division local qualifying for the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup – U.S. Soccer’s 106-year-old national championship – took place this morning in Chicago. The draw determined the home and away sides for the seven matchups at this stage in the single-elimination competition, with each team now o Read more

U.S. Open Cup Jan 17, 2019

7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 Online Courses Complete New U.S. Soccer Grassroots Coaching Pathway

CHICAGO (Aug. 23, 2018) – The launch of three final Online Grassroots Coaching Courses today completes the rollout of U.S. Soccer’s new Grassroots Coaching Education Pathway. The rollout is part of the U.S. Soccer Coaching Education Department's continuing efforts to provide accessible education to all coaches, and aligns with the U.S. Soccer’s mission to make soccer the pr Read more

Aug 23, 2018

Five Things to Know About U.S. Soccer's 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 Online Grassroots Coaching Education Courses

As part of its continuing effort to improve the quality of coaching at all levels in the United States, the U.S. Soccer Coaching Education Department has introduced the final three online Grassroots Coaching License Courses for 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 a-side matches. Designed to empower coaches with education relevant to their specific coaching needs, the eight total Grassroots Coaching License Courses Read more

Aug 23, 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

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