The U.S. women’s national team gained some needed confidence in the first of two pre-Olympic friendlies this month. Sophia Smith’s second-half strike was all Emma Hayes’ squad needed to claim a 1-0 home victory over Concacaf rivals Mexico at Red Bull Arena. It marked the Americans’ eighth-straight win in all competitions. The Americans were held
Mexico picked up an opening night win at the 2024 Copa America on Saturday, but lost captain Edson Alvarez due to an apparent hamstring injury. Alvarez left the eventual 1-0 victory over Jamaica at the half hour mark and was visibly seen in tears as he left the field. The West Ham United midfielder raced
The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will not be coming to North America. U.S. Soccer and the Mexican Football Federation have withdrawn their join bid to host the competition, both federations announced Monday. Both federations will instead focus on obtaining the hosting rights for the 2031 Women’s World Cup. “Hosting a World Cup tournament is
The U.S. men’s national team, Canada, and Mexico have all learned where and when they will be playing their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matches. Gregg Berhalter’s squad will begin their journey through the tournament’s group stage at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on June 12, before later group stage matches at Lumen Field in
The U.S. women’s national team has learned two of its three group stage opponents for the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup. Argentina and Mexico and have been drawing with Twila Kilgore’s squad, CONCACAF revealed Monday during the group stage draw. Either Guyana or the Dominican Republic will join the Americans as well in Group A
The U.S. Under-23 men’s national team enjoyed victory in its final friendly of the October international window. Esmir Bajraktarevic and Obed Vargas both scored goals for Marko Mitrovic’s side in a 2-1 win over Concacaf rivals Mexico. Patrick Schulte delivered several key saves in his 90-minute performance in between the posts. Bajraktarevic broke the deadlock
