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Fresh Blood: New USMNT Players For Mauricio Pochettino to Examine
The arrival of Mauricio Pochettino as the new USMNT coach presents the program and nation with an opportunity to try new talent and change...
Looking Ahead to the 2024 US Open Cup Final
After all the hoopla, it comes down to two MLS teams in the end. LAFC will take on Sporting Kansas City on September 25...
Sitting Down With Alejandro Figueredo: The State of MLS, Leagues Cup,...
After speaking with us last year in his first season covering MLS as a part of the Apple TV Season Pass team, Alejandro Figueredo...
What Will the Olympics Bring to US Men’s Soccer?
The United States under-23 Olympics squad is set to face France, Guinea, and New Zealand in what could be a medal run for Marko...
The Obsession Over Pro-Rel in the United States: Will It Ever...
The idea of promotion and relegation is one of the major talking points of a select group of soccer fans in the United States....
The CONCACAF W Gold Cup: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What...
With the inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup set to conclude Sunday, we take a look at how the tournament did in its first go-around...
The Case for Julian Green’s USMNT Return
Once a bonafide wunderkind, Julian Green hasn't seen action for the USMNT since 2018. But the World Cup scorer has been playing exceptionally well...
It’s Time to Let Gio Reyna Be Gio Reyna
No one can deny Gio Reyna's talent, but the USMNT prodigy has been hijacked by a select group of fans who have rooted for...
The Urban Pitch Podcast: New Year, New Drama
In the first Urban Pitch Podcast episode of the new year, the crew gets into the latest happenings across the soccer-verse, including LAFC's newest...
To Stream or Not to Stream: ‘Under Pressure’ and ‘The Billion...
The Billion Dollar Goal and Under Pressure recently hit streaming services as two brand new U.S. Soccer-centric docu-series. We take a look into both to compare and...
Major League Isolation: MLS’ Bid to Leave the US Open Cup...
Major League Soccer announced that it would be sending its MLS Next Pro sides to the U.S. Open Cup, but U.S. Soccer quickly denied...
Why Clint Dempsey is the True USMNT GOAT
Many if not all United States men's national team fans are familiar with Clint Dempsey's fantastic career. But as the Nacogdoches, Texas native retired...
The USWNT is a Victim of A Stagnant Federation
The United States women's national team crashed and burned in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, putting in its worst performance ever. Is it...
‘The Voice of the Game’: An Engaging Look at the Godfather...
The most prominent American managers today can all trace their lineage back to one man — Manfred Schellscheidt. The Voice of the Game, the latest documentary...
The Search for the USWNT’s Next Manager
There are many questions surrounding the USWNT, but perhaps the loudest one is, who will be the next to take the helm?
That the United...
Should MLS Have More Neutral Site Matches?
Few and far between in the United States, hosting significant matches at a neutral site adds a new sense of intrigue and vibe. But...
Another Story About Wrexham: How the Club Fills a Glaring Need...
Wrexham FC has successfully entered American mainstream sports. And while many Stateside fans are critical of those who support the Welsh club over their...
US Soccer Fan Chants are Proof that American Soccer Culture Is...
Although there are plenty of promising aspects of American soccer, there is still a certain blandness when it comes to the beautiful game in...
Eric Wynalda’s Free Kick in the 1994 World Cup: A Sliding...
Eric Wynalda’s free kick goal against Switzerland in the USMNT’s opening match of the 1994 World Cup was marvelous, and almost three decades later,...
Addressing US Soccer’s Fan Problem
A generation of fans who have grown up watching the UEFA Champions League and following Real Madrid and Manchester City have put extremely high...