U.S. Soccer

New Partnership Between U.S. Soccer and Volkswagen Is Major Step in Continuing to Drive the Game Forward

Today marks a momentous day in the history of the U.S. Soccer Federation on the road to fulfilling its mission of making soccer the preeminent sport in the United States. The announcement at the Detroit Auto Show that Volkswagen and U.S. Soccer have agreed to a unique multi-year presenting partnership – the iconic Volkswagen logo will be seen on the front of every training jersey worn by al Read more

MNT WNT YNT Jan 14, 2019

U.S. Soccer and Volkswagen of America Announce Landmark Multi-Year Presenting Partnership

DETROIT (Monday, Jan. 14, 2019) – U.S. Soccer and Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced a landmark, integrated partnership today making Volkswagen the presenting automotive partner to the Federation through 2022. The agreement was facilitated by Soccer United Marketing (SUM), U.S. Soccer’s partner for the past 15 years, and was officially unveiled today at a press conference duri Read more

MNT WNT YNT Jan 14, 2019

Four Years Later, the U.S. WNT is Back in the Algarve

The Algarve region of Portugal, located all along the southern coast of the country, has played an important part in the history of the U.S. Women’s National Team. Before the SheBelieves Cup was launched in 2016, for more than 20 years between 1994-2015 the USA made an almost annual pilgrimage to the Algarve Cup – long one of the most historic and competitive women’s internati Read more

WNT Jan 9, 2019

Five Things to Know about the WNT 2019 January Camp

To kick off an important 2019 schedule, as has become tradition, the U.S. WNT will come together for a lengthy period in January, training in Portugal before a pair of away friendly matches against World Cup-bound opponents. Here are five things to know about the U.S. WNT’s January Camp and the 26 players heading into it: European World Cup, European Camp For the first time in its history Read more

WNT Jan 4, 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

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

How the U.S. WNT Qualified for France 2019

Ahead of the Draw for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup which is set for Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 (coverage starts at 11:30 p.m. ET on FS2 and the FOX Sports App and at 11:55 a.m. ET on Telemundo and Universo,), we take a look back at how the U.S. WNT qualified for next summer’s premier showcase for women’s soccer. The U.S. Women’s National Team put on a dominant performance at Read more

WNT Nov 30, 2018

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

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

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

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

MNT Opens 2019 Against Regional Foe Panama on Jan. 27 at State Farm Stadium

CHICAGO (Dec. 4, 2018) – The U.S. Men’s National Team will open its 2019 schedule with a friendly against regional foe Panama on Sunday, Jan. 27 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. The contest will also serve as new head coach Gregg Berhalter’s first game at the helm of the MNT. The USA’s first match of 2019 will be televised on ESPN2 and Univision Networks at 8 p Read more

MNT Dec 4, 2018

MNT Sets Up Regional Challenge vs. Costa Rica on Feb. 2, 2019 at Avaya Stadium

Following four straight matches against top-ranked teams from Europe and South America, the U.S. Men's National Team will take on a different challenge against a top tier regional rival when it hosts Costa Rica on Feb. 2 at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, Calif. The event time will be announced at a later date, but the game is set to be televised on FS1 and Univision Networks. Fans will be able to foll Read more

MNT Nov 20, 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