U.S. Soccer
Men's
Women's
More Teams
0

Fall Kickoff Series to Provide Youthful MNT With More Stern Tests

It’s been a period of renewal for the U.S. Men’s National Team. After narrowly missing out on qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the side’s next generation has delivered performances that have shown the promise of things to come. Now, U.S. Soccer has begun laying the path for the MNT as a new World Cup cycle begins this fall. On the docket is one of the most demanding Read more
MNT Jun 25, 2018

MNT to Face Top-20 Opponents Brazil, England, Italy and Mexico in Fall “Kickoff Series”

CHICAGO (June 25, 2018) – With the official start of the new cycle coming this fall, the U.S. Men’s National Team will face Brazil, England, Italy and Mexico as they embark on a six-match “Kickoff Series” that will provide the young side with top-level competition at the start of the four-year journey. The Kickoff Series begins Friday, Sept. 7 with USA-Brazil, presented by Read more
MNT Jun 25, 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

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

United Bid Selected to Host the 2026 FIFA World Cup™

NEW YORK (June 13, 2018) – The United Bid of Canada, Mexico, and the United States was selected to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ earlier today by the 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow. For the first time in history, FIFA’s Member Associations were given the opportunity to vote on the host for the FIFA World Cup™. They did so by a vote of 134 to 65. What's Next: Answering 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

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

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

U-20 MNT Camp in North Carolina Aims to Build Roster with World Cup Qualifying on Horizon

CHICAGO (July 13, 2018) – The U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team will gather for a training camp from July 15-22 in Raleigh, N.C. for the program’s fourth activity this cycle that began with the first-ever U.S. Soccer Men’s YNT Summit in January. U-20 MNT head coach Tab Ramos has called 20 players to the camp. “I am really looking forward to this camp and to the additi Read more
U-20 MNT Jul 13, 2018

2018 Concacaf U-20 Men's Championship to be Held in November at IMG Academy

CHICAGO (June 8, 2018) – The U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team will seek to defend its confederation title at the 2018 Concacaf U-20 Championship, which will be held at IMG Academy from Nov. 1-21 in Bradenton, Fla. “These are the games that make all your sweat, suffering and preparation worth it,” U-20 Men’s National Team head coach and Youth Technical Director Tab Ra Read more
U-20 MNT Jun 8, 2018

Hall of Fame - Brandi Chastain: A Celebration Like No Other

Achieving fame and a legendary status in sports usually comes because of a combination of two things: 1) you’re one of the best at your craft and, 2) you are the author of a moment (or moments) so mythical, that it remains etched in the minds of generations to come. Think Jason Lezak’s come-from-behind relay swim against France in the 2008 Olympics, or Keri Strugg landing her vault Read more
WNT Mar 24, 2017
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

A Grateful Press Hits 100

On June 12, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio, against the People’s Republic of China, U.S. WNT forward Christen Press earns her 100th appearance for the U.S. Women’s National Team. Five years, four months, and four days after she debuted for the USA on Feb. 9, 2013. Her first cap foreshadowed what was to come from the dynamic forward whose journey took her from the suburbs of Los Angeles, to s Read more
WNT Jun 12, 2018

U-20 WNT Wins 2-1 to Split Portland Series vs. Brazil

BEAVERTON, Oregon (July 3, 2018) - The U-20 Women’s National Team defeated Brazil, 2-1, in what was the USA’s last international match before the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The win reversed a 3-2 loss on June 30 in the first of two games between the teams at the USA’s final training camp before U.S. U-20 head coach Jitka Klimkova chooses a 21-player roster for the Wo Read more
U-20 WNT Jul 3, 2018

Squad Goals: Women's & Girls' YNTs Rack Up Successes

The United States Youth Women’s and Girls’ National Teams have several primary responsibilities. First and foremost, to provide educational, competitive, fun and nurturing environments that will accelerate the development of talented players to their maximum potential, while setting them on a path to one day potentially represent the U.S. Women’s National Team. Watching players g Read more
U-20 WNT U-19 WNT U-18 WNT U-17 WNT U-16 GNT U-15 GNT Jun 20, 2018

Savarese & All the Open Cup Angles

When it comes to the Open Cup, Giovanni Savarese knows all the angles. From his old days playing semipro summer ball in New York City to the heights of MLS’ early years, he’s been seconds from a Final on two occasions and on both ends of big upsets at the helm of the NY Cosmos. Now, in his first job coaching in the American top flight – out west with MLS outfit Portland Timbers & Read more
U.S. Open Cup Jul 13, 2018

Starlet to Shooting Star: SKC’s Daniel Salloi

Daniel Salloi made some sparks in 2017. This year, you’d need the Kansas City Fire Department to put him out. Two goals against FC Dallas in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 last month made him the second-youngest Sporting KC player to score a brace and brought his haul for the tournament to five goals in six games. So, how come no one was talking about him at the final whistle? Read more
U.S. Open Cup Jul 13, 2018

LAFC & Bob Bradley’s Open Cup All-Stars

Sure they’re a first-year club, but LAFC have star-power to burn in the 2018 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 priority for Read more
U.S. Open Cup Jul 13, 2018

Registration Open for 2019 U.S. Open Cup Local Qualifying

CHICAGO (June 28, 2018) – U.S. Soccer is now accepting applications from local amateur teams to enter the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, U.S. Soccer’s National Championship. The entry deadline is Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, at 2 p.m. CT. The history-filled annual tournament, currently at the Quarterfinal stage in its 105th year, is the only high-profile competition in American team sports w Read more
U.S. Open Cup Jun 28, 2018

Division II Louisville City FC Joins All-MLS Cast in 2018 U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals

CHICAGO (June 20, 2018) – On the final night of the Round of 16, Division II club Louisville City FC defeated fellow United Soccer League (USL) aspirants Nashville SC 2-1 to join an all-MLS cast in the Quarterfinals of the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup – U.S. Soccer’s National Championship. Division I Major League Soccer outfits Orlando City SC, four-time Open Cup champs Chicago Read more
U.S. Open Cup Jun 20, 2018

Former U.S. MNT Defender Alexi Lalas Begins Journey Along Referee Pathway

MNT Jun 21, 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
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

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
×