Tag: us soccer
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...
Grading the USMNT World Cup Bubble Players
Gregg Berhalter cannot be too happy that his core national team players are falling down like flies. Now the oft-questioned coach may need to...
The Magic of the US Open Cup
The U.S. Open Cup is finally back. From unique intra-league matchups to stunning upset runs, we take a look at what makes this under-appreciated...
Grading the USMNT World Cup Qualifying Run, and Previewing What’s to...
After a mostly successful qualifying campaign, the United States men's national team knows its fate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Opening against either...
The Murky Partnership Between US Soccer and MLS is Finally Coming...
The United States Soccer Federation announced that it would be parting ways with MLS-owned Soccer United Marketing (SUM) and not renewing their commercial rights...
In Search of the Great American Soccer Coach
With the firing of Jesse Marsch from RB Leipzig there is not one marquee American managing a top team in Europe. The question still...
Are the USL and MLS Headed Towards an Ugly Divorce?
Major League Soccer recently announced the official launch of its third division league, MLS Next Pro. Set to begin play with 21 teams in...
A New Guard: The Next Generation of the USWNT is Here
While the current generation of stars still have plenty left in the tank, a new crop of USWNT players have been developing — and...
Who Is Cultivating the Next Generation of US Soccer Stars?
The United States men's national team sits second in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, and while fans are waiting for the “Golden Generation” to take...
USL Players Are Set to Receive Higher Pay, But How Does...
The USL and its players association reached an agreement in principle on a collective bargaining agreement for the second-division USL Championship. It is being...
Through Art and Apparel, Way Down South is Embracing the Booming...
Started as a product of Atlanta's growing soccer scene, Way Down South's mix of Southern-influenced and eye-catching designs have given it a place within...
How Clubs and Organizations Are Finally Addressing the NWSL Coaching Problem
After plenty of discussion about the alarming lack of women coaches in the league, various NWSL clubs and outside organizations have begun to put...
Can MLS Avoid the Perils of Over-Expansion?
While it's impossible to deny MLS' recent growth, how much is too much? We take a look at how the league can avoid the...
Questioning the Process: Why are USMNT Fans So Impatient With Head...
Ask Jürgen Klinsmann or Bruce Arena — being manager of the United States men's national team comes with plenty of scrutiny. But why are...
Pay-to-Play Critics Have No Defense For These Undeniable Truths
The pay-to-play model is the commonly accepted punching bag that is usually cited as the primary reason for what is wrong with U.S. Soccer....
Inherited Culture: Football Scarves and Their Place in American Soccer
Scarves are a ubiquitous part of soccer culture around the world. We take a look at their origins, and how they have been both...
Heard on the Street: Football Fans Unite for the MLS All-Star...
MLS All-Star hit Los Angeles with three days of events, activations, and of course, the actual match between the best players from MLS and...
