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Alphonso Davies was named to Canada’s World Cup squad although its too soon to tell whether he’ll be ready for the team’s opener because of a hamstring injury. The defender, who plays for Bayern Munich, was injured earlier this month in the loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semifinals. Davies (No. 30 in…
The United States men’s national team is primed to deliver in front of home crowds as co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But it’s been a unique journey for the team since its first appearance at the inaugural World Cup in 1930. Here’s a brief history of the evolution of the U.S. men’s national…
U.S. SOCCER NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER (Fayetteville, Ga.) — When the U.S. men’s national team took the pitch Friday afternoon for training, a player was missing. That’s because Leeds United midfielder Brenden Aaronson briefly left camp. But for good reason — to attend his own wedding. Aaronson, 25, received permission from the U.S. coaching staff to…
AC Milan winger Rafael Leão has sparked intense transfer speculation after publicly naming Manchester United as the English club he likes to watch most. The Portuguese attacker faces an increasingly uncertain future at the San Siro following the Rossoneri’s failure to qualify for the Champions League, which could force the Italian giants to cash in….
Interim Italy manager Silvio Baldini has launched a fiery critique against the administration of the national game while warning the federation against pursuing unrealistic managerial targets. The veteran coach expressed deep frustration over systemic issues ahead of the national team’s upcoming friendly fixtures, calling for local leadership to rebuild the setup. Baldini demands structural reform…
Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot believes that leading Portugal to ultimate glory at the 2026 World Cup would provide a fittingly beautiful finale to Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic career. The versatile full-back emphasized that the entire footballing world, not just their home nation, will be uniting to support the veteran forward’s quest. Defending legacy without pressure…
American midfielder Brenden Aaronson had a good excuse to miss the U.S. World Cup team’s training session Friday — he was getting married. The Leeds midfielder is marrying longtime girlfriend Milana D’Ambra, a daughter of Saint Joseph’s men’s soccer coach Don D’Ambra. Aaronson, also a member of the 2022 U.S. World Cup squad, left camp…
Forty-eight teams. An extra knockout round. And a draw that, in several groups, looks like FIFA was actively trying to cause chaos. Someone is going to go deep at this tournament that nobody saw coming. The biggest World Cup in history will, of course, still feature powerhouses and expected favorites to win. But more competition…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — On Wednesday, reports overseas began to emerge that United States World Cup coach Mauricio Pochettino was interviewed by seven-time European champion AC Milan last week about their vacant managerial position. On Thursday, Pochettino and U.S Soccer CEO JT Batson addressed the news. “Mauricio and [his assistant coaches have] been incredibly transparent the…
Barcelona star Pedri has firmly shut down any speculation regarding a future move away from Catalonia ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Fresh off a superb individual season for the Liga champions, the Spanish midfielder detailed how his deep-rooted family history with the Blaugrana makes playing for the club a literal childhood dream come true….
