U.S. Soccer

USA to Face Thailand, Chile and Sweden in Group F at 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France

PARIS (Dec. 8, 2018) – The U.S. Women’s National Team will face Thailand, Chile and Sweden in Group F at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, taking place from June 7-July 7 at nine venues in France. The Final Draw took place today at the Le Seine Musicale, a music and performance arts center in the suburbs of Paris. As the top-ranked team in the world, the USA was among the six seed Read more

WNT Dec 8, 2018

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

2019 Schedule Set as “Countdown to the Cup” Takes WNT on 10-Game, 10-City Tour

U.S. Soccer has announced the complete list of games for the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 2019 schedule leading into next summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. Countdown to the Cup will run from January to May with the USA playing a total of 10 games – two in Europe followed by eight domestic – before departing for France in pursuit of another World Cup title. The sc Read more

WNT Dec 6, 2018

Alex Morgan Voted 2018 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year

CHICAGO (Dec. 7, 2018) – On the heels of a sensational goal scoring run this year, forward Alex Morgan has been voted the 2018 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. Defender Tierna Davidson, who debuted for the USA as a 19-year-old last January and started in her first nine caps, earned Young Female Player of the Year honors. This is the second U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year award fo Read more

WNT U-20 WNT Dec 7, 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

First Steps for U.S. MNT Head Coach Gregg Berhalter

Tuesday marked the beginning of a new era for the U.S. Men’s National Team as former MNT player Gregg Berhalter was introduced as the team’s new head coach. Selected following a thorough search process led by General Manager Earnie Stewart, Berhalter’s credentials are well-established. An 18-year professional career, 44 caps and trips to two FIFA World Cups and though relatively Read more

MNT Dec 4, 2018

Gregg Berhalter Named Head Coach of U.S. Men's National Team

CHICAGO (Dec. 2, 2018) – The U.S. Soccer Federation has appointed two-time FIFA World Cup veteran Gregg Berhalter as the new head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team. Berhalter, with 25 years of experience as a player and head coach for clubs in England, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United States, becomes the first U.S. World Cup veteran to take the reins of the U.S. Men& Read more

MNT Dec 2, 2018

What They’re Saying: Former Teammates Discuss Gregg Berhalter as U.S. MNT Head Coach

Following the announcement of Gregg Berhalter as U.S. Men’s National Team head coach, ussoccer.com reached out to a number his former MNT teammates to get their thoughts on his hire. Claudio Reyna, four-time FIFA World Cup veteran and former MNT captain: “Gregg is an exciting choice for the National Team job. He is someone who is organized and extremely detailed with his pr Read more

Dec 3, 2018

Five Things to Know About U.S. MNT Head Coach Gregg Berhalter

With the hiring of former U.S. international defender Gregg Berhalter as head coach, the U.S. Men’s National Team has set a new course as it looks ahead to the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup, Nations League and qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Here are five things to know about the new USA boss: Early Beginnings Gregg Berhalter was born on Aug. 1, 1973 in Englewood, N.J. and grew up in n Read more

MNT Dec 2, 2018

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

U-20 WNT Takes Down China PR 1-0 at 2018 Women's Nike International Friendlies

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (Dec. 9, 2018) – The U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team defeated China 1-0 in its final match at the 2018 Women’s Nike International Friendlies. The USA broke through in the 51st minute when Alexa Spaanstra pounced on a ball in the box and teed-up Isabella Cook for the game-winning goal from close range, cementing the USA’s first victory of the n Read more

U-20 WNT Dec 9, 2018

USA Draws Brazil 1-1 to Claim Second at 2018 Nike Men's International Friendlies

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (Dec. 2, 2018) - The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team finished runners-up at the 2018 Nike International Friendlies after a 1-1 draw against Brazil in its final game. The USA struck first, netting in first-half stoppage time, but Brazil earned a dangerous free kick on a controversial foul and turned it into the equalizer. With the result, Portugal, which defeated Turkey Read more

U-17 MNT Dec 2, 2018

USA Wins Second Straight Concacaf U-20 Title with 2-0 Victory vs. Mexico

BRADENTON, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2018) – The U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team turned in a sterling effort in a 2-0 win against Mexico to capture a second consecutive Concacaf U-20 Championship title. Alex Mendez scored both goals to guide the U.S. to victory and cap off a Golden Ball-winning performance at the 2018 Concacaf U-20 Championship, while goalkeeper Brady Scott was recognized with Read more

U-20 MNT Nov 21, 2018

Safira Rise, Christos Fall & Winds Whirl in Third Round of #USOC2019 Local Qualifying

It was an action-packed weekend of games in the third round of 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup local amateur qualifying despite two games being postponed due to weather and another that didn’t get all the way to the end because the lights went out. There were several big upsets on Saturday and Sunday, none more surprising than Christos FC’s loss on the road in Virginia. Join ussoccer.com Read more

U.S. Open Cup Nov 19, 2018

Ninety-Five Amateur Teams Approved for 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Qualifying

CHICAGO (Aug. 22, 2018) – Ninety-five amateur teams will enter qualifying for the 2019 edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup – U.S. Soccer’s National Championship. Nearly all of the entrants will see action in the first qualifying round, set for Sept. 22-23, with the match-ups to be announced by U.S. Soccer the final week of August. The history-filled, annual tournament, ent Read more

U.S. Open Cup Aug 22, 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