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USA Qualifies for 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup with Big Win vs. Jamaica

FRISCO, Texas. (Oct. 14, 2018) – The U.S. Women’s National Team booked its spot at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup by rolling past Jamaica 6-0 in the semifinal of the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship. It will be the eighth consecutive World Cup appearance for the USA, which has appeared in each of the previous seven tournaments that have been contested and winning in 1991 Read more

WNT Oct 14, 2018

With the World Cup Within Reach, It’s Business as Usual for the WNT

Finally, it’s come to this. The U.S. Women’s National Team is set to play Jamaica on Sunday, Oct. 14 (7 p.m. CT; FS1, UDN) in the semifinal of the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship with a ticket to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup on the line. The biggest game of the last two years looms, and 90 minutes separate the U.S. Women’s National Team from earning a spot on Read more

WNT Oct 14, 2018

The Journey: Abby Dahlkemper

WNT Oct 5, 2018

Depth Continues to be a Key to WNT Success

You’ll hear it from the players and from U.S. WNT head coach Jill Ellis: The talent on U.S. Women’s National Team runs deep. With 20 players on the USA’s roster for World Cup qualifying, the competition for starting positions is intense and productive. It’s a good problem to have. At no point has this been more obvious than through the first two games of the 2018 Conca Read more

WNT Oct 8, 2018

Five Things to Know About Peru MNT

The U.S. Men’s National Team continues its Kickoff Series against Peru on Oct. 16 in East Hartford, Conn. at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field (7:30 p.m. ET; ESPN2, UniMas, UDN). Before the USA takes on another strong South American squad, here are five things to know about La Blanquirroja. SOCCER HISTORY Peru’s national team history is defined by its two most succes Read more

MNT Oct 13, 2018

Five Things to Know About MNT October Camp

MNT players have begun arriving in Tampa and the team will train for the first time on Monday ahead of Kickoff Series matches against Colombia and Peru. Here are five things you should know going into the USA’s upcoming matches: Veterans Return While the emphasis from the past year has been placed on bringing along the MNT’s next generation, the master plan has always included th Read more

MNT Oct 7, 2018

USA-Peru on Oct. 16 in East Hartford Completes MNT Kickoff Series

CHICAGO (Sept. 7, 2018) – The fall Kickoff Series is now complete with the U.S. Men’s National Team set to host 20th ranked Peru at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. (7:30 p.m. ET). ESPN2, UniMas and UDN will broadcast the match. Peru will be the fifth team in the FIFA Top 20 to face the MNT in the Kickoff Series, joining Brazil (3), England (6), Read more

MNT Sep 7, 2018

Meet the MNT Newbies: Amon, Cannon and Sweat

Three players on the MNT’s 24-man squad for this month’s Kickoff Series friendlies against Colombia and Peru will get their first taste of a senior team camp when the group arrives in Tampa on Sunday. Here’s a few things to know about the MNT newbie trio of Jonathan Amon (pictured above), Reggie Cannon and Ben Sweat. JONATHAN AMON A native of Charleston, S.C., the 19-year-o Read more

MNT Oct 1, 2018

U.S. Soccer Offers Patrons Program to London for USA vs. England

The U.S. Soccer Patrons Program to London is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for guests to experience USA vs. England at the iconic Wembley Stadium on Nov. 15 as part of the official U.S. Soccer Delegation. The Nov. 14th – 17th program includes: Premium match tickets as part of the official U.S. Soccer Delegation Luxury accommodations at the official U.S. Soccer Hotel Exclusive behi Read more

MNT Sep 17, 2018

Draw for Second Round of Qualifying Pits 56 Amateur Clubs Against One Another on Road to 2019 U.S. Open Cup

CHICAGO (Sept. 24, 2018) - The Draw for the second round of Open Division Local Qualifying was conducted today and will pit 56 aspiring amateur clubs against one another on the road to the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, U.S. Soccer’s National Championship. U.S. Soccer held the draw to determine the match-ups for the second qualifying round earlier today at Soccer House in Chicago. Eighteen Read more

U.S. Open Cup Sep 24, 2018

2019 Open Cup Qualifying: Sparks Fly in First Round #USOC2019 Prelims

Ahead of Wednesday’s 2018 U.S. Open Cup Final between the Houston Dynamo and Philadelphia Union at BBVA Compass Stadium (8 p.m. ET; ESPN2, UDN), 72 amateur teams from all corners of the United States were in action over the weekend as the qualifying stages for the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup kicked off. Highly fancied Lansdowne Bhoys, major amateur powers out of Yonkers, N.Y., took a tumbl Read more

U.S. Open Cup Sep 16, 2018

Three U.S. Soccer Referees to Represent USA at 2018 Concacaf Women's Championship

Three U.S. Soccer referees have been selected to represent the United States at the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship. FIFA referee Ekaterina Koroleva, and assistant referees Felisha Mariscal and Kathryn Nesbitt will work this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament, which runs from Oct. 4-17. “U.S. Soccer is proud that Katja, Felisha and Katy have been selecte Read more

Oct 3, 2018

Five Things to Know About the NWSL U.S. Soccer C License

Beginning on Sept. 30, 21 professional players from the National Women’s Soccer League will gather in Herriman, Utah to embark on a 10-week coaching education experience as the candidates look to complete the U.S. Soccer C License Course. Here are five things you should know about this landmark opportunity for aspiring coaches from across the U.S.: NWSL-U.S. Soccer Partnership The first-of- Read more

WNT Sep 27, 2018

U.S. Soccer Announces Next Dates for A-Senior, A-Youth and B Coaching Courses

CHICAGO (Sept. 27, 2018) – The dates and locations for the next series of U.S. Soccer A-Senior, A-Youth and B coaching education courses have been confirmed. U.S. Soccer will host one A-Senior, three A-Youth and four B courses beginning in early 2019. The application window for these courses will be from Oct. 1-14 and will officially open at 3 p.m. CT on Oct. 1 before closing at 11:59 p.m. C Read more

Sep 27, 2018

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