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If Jรผrgen Klopp is available, Jim Curtin says no others need be interviewed by US Soccer
Read full article: If Jรผrgen Klopp is available, Jim Curtin says no others need be interviewed by US SoccerPhiladelphia coach Jim Curtin thinks the search for Gregg Berhalterโs successor as U.S. coach doesnโt need to be complicated.
Gregg Berhalter fired as U.S. men's soccer coach after Copa America first-round exit
Read full article: Gregg Berhalter fired as U.S. men's soccer coach after Copa America first-round exitGregg Berhalter was fired as U.S. menโs soccer coach, nine days after his teamโs first-round exit from the Copa America flamed doubts he was the right person to remain in charge for the 2026 World Cup.
US women's coach Emma Hayes sidesteps equal pay question if high-priced star takes over American men
Read full article: US women's coach Emma Hayes sidesteps equal pay question if high-priced star takes over American menU.S. womenโs coach Emma Hayes sidestepped a question on whether she should get a raise if a high-priced star such as Jรผrgen Klopp is hired to replace Gregg Berhalter with the American men.
Calls for Berhalter to step down from USMNT are growing. Here are possible candidates to replace him
Read full article: Calls for Berhalter to step down from USMNT are growing. Here are possible candidates to replace himJรผrgen Klopp, Thierry Henry and Marcelo Bielsa are among those being speculated about as candidates to take over from Gregg Berhalter as U.S. coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
US eliminated from Copa America with 1-0 loss to Uruguay, increasing pressure to fire Berhalter
Read full article: US eliminated from Copa America with 1-0 loss to Uruguay, increasing pressure to fire BerhalterThe United States was eliminated from the Copa America with a 1-0 loss to Uruguay on a questionable second-half goal by Mathรญas Olivera, a defeat that will increase pressure on the U.S. Soccer Federation to remove coach Gregg Berhalter before the 2026 World Cup.
US prepared to face South American power Uruguay with its Copa America future hanging in the balance
Read full article: US prepared to face South American power Uruguay with its Copa America future hanging in the balanceThe U.S. is prepared to face South American power Uruguay on Monday night at Arrowhead Stadium with its future in the Copa America tournament hanging in the balance.
Panama scores late goal, beats shorthanded U.S. 2-1 at Copa America after Weah red card
Read full article: Panama scores late goal, beats shorthanded U.S. 2-1 at Copa America after Weah red cardJosรฉ Fajardo beat backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in the 83rd minute to give Panama a 2-1 victory over the United States at the Copa America and put the Americans in danger of elimination if they donโt beat Uruguay in their first-round finale.
US captain Tyler Adams to have limited role in friendly against Brazil
Read full article: US captain Tyler Adams to have limited role in friendly against BrazilU.S. captain Tyler Adams will be available in a limited role for the Americansโ friendly game against Brazil on Wednesday night but forward Josh Sargent will miss his second straight match ahead of the Copa America.
CONCACAF Nations League final twice stopped because of homophobic chants in pro-Mexican crowd
Read full article: CONCACAF Nations League final twice stopped because of homophobic chants in pro-Mexican crowdThe U.S.-Mexico CONCACAF Nations League final match was suspended in the late stages for the second straight year because of homophobic chants by pro-Mexican fans.
Haji Wright scores twice in extra time, US beats Jamaica 3-1 to reach CONCACAF Nations League final
Read full article: Haji Wright scores twice in extra time, US beats Jamaica 3-1 to reach CONCACAF Nations League finalThe United States escaped defeat with an own goal in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time, Haji Wright scored twice in extra time and the Americans rallied past Jamaica 3-1 to reach the CONCACAF Nations League final against Mexico on Sunday.
USMNT's Berhalter: Some players not called up to Nations League roster amid upcoming U23 Olympic friendlies
Read full article: USMNT's Berhalter: Some players not called up to Nations League roster amid upcoming U23 Olympic friendliesU.S. men's national team head coach Gregg Berhalter revealed which players will join the Olympic soccer team ahead of their final friendly match before the 2024 Paris Games.
Tyler Adams returns to US roster after hamstring injury that sidelined him for nearly entire year
Read full article: Tyler Adams returns to US roster after hamstring injury that sidelined him for nearly entire yearCaptain Tyler Adams will rejoin the U.S. team for the first time since the World Cup after recovering from a hamstring injury and making just his second club appearance in the past year.
US midfielder Gio Reyna looks to be headed to the Premier League in bid to revive career
Read full article: US midfielder Gio Reyna looks to be headed to the Premier League in bid to revive careerUnited States midfielder Gio Reyna looks to be headed to the Premier League in a bid to revive his career.
Slovenia beats US 1-0 in an exhibition that included 24 international debuts
Read full article: Slovenia beats US 1-0 in an exhibition that included 24 international debutsNejc Gradiลกar scored in the 26th minute of his international debut following an American giveaway, and Slovenia extended the United Statesโ winless streak against European opponents to six with a 1-0 victory in an exhibition between nations missing top players.
US qualifies for Copa Amรฉrica despite 2-1 loss at Trinidad after Sergiรฑo Dest ejected for arguing
Read full article: US qualifies for Copa Amรฉrica despite 2-1 loss at Trinidad after Sergiรฑo Dest ejected for arguingSergiรฑo Dest forced the United States to play a man short following a pair of yellow cards in a dispute with the referee and the Americans qualified for next yearโs Copa Amรฉrica despite a 2-1 loss at Trinidad and Tobago, winning the total-goals series 4-2, Antonee Robinson scored in the 25th minute of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal and Dest got both yellow cards in the 39th.
Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah to miss US Copa Amรฉrica qualifiers against Trinidad and Tobago
Read full article: Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah to miss US Copa Amรฉrica qualifiers against Trinidad and TobagoChristian Pulisic and Tim Weah will miss the United Statesโ Copa Amรฉrica qualifiers against Trinidad and Tobago because of hamstring- injuries, joining captain Tyler Adams on the sidelines.
Gio Reyna scores twice in 4-0 rout of Ghana, his first US goals since family feud with Berhalter
Read full article: Gio Reyna scores twice in 4-0 rout of Ghana, his first US goals since family feud with BerhalterGio Reyna scored his first two internationals goals since a family feud with coach Gregg Berhalter erupted at last yearโs World Cup, leading the United States to a 4-0 rout of Ghana in an exhibition.
In wake of Reyna-Berhalter feud, US Soccer Federation discussing rule to curb parent pressuring
Read full article: In wake of Reyna-Berhalter feud, US Soccer Federation discussing rule to curb parent pressuringMore than 10 months after the Reyna family pressured U.S. Soccer Federation staff to give more playing time to Gio Reyna at the World Cup, the team has not yet adopted rules to prevent similar lobbying.
Germany beats US 3-1 in soccer exhibition as Reyna plays under Berhalter for first time since feud
Read full article: Germany beats US 3-1 in soccer exhibition as Reyna plays under Berhalter for first time since feudNiclas Fรผllkrug and Jamal Musiala scored three minutes apart early in the second half, and Germany rallied to beat the United States 3-1 in an exhibition as Gio Reyna played under American coach Gregg Berhalter for the first time since their family feud erupted.
Berhalter speaks with Gio Reyna for first time since family feud, invites him to training
Read full article: Berhalter speaks with Gio Reyna for first time since family feud, invites him to trainingGio Reyna is on Gregg Berhalterโs U.S. roster for the first time since a family feud caused the men's national team coach to lose his job for the first five months of this year.
US wins Berhalter's return match as coach, beats Uzbekistan 3-0 on goals by Weah, Pepi and Pulisic
Read full article: US wins Berhalter's return match as coach, beats Uzbekistan 3-0 on goals by Weah, Pepi and PulisicThe United States won its first match in Gregg Berhalterโs second term as coach, beating Uzbekistan 3-0 in an exhibition behind goals by Tim Weah, Ricardo Pepi and Christian Pulisic.
Panama upsets US 5-4 on penalty kicks after 1-1 tie to reach CONCACAF Gold Cup final
Read full article: Panama upsets US 5-4 on penalty kicks after 1-1 tie to reach CONCACAF Gold Cup finalAdalberto Carrasquilla converted the decisive penalty kick after Cristian Roldan failed to convert his attempt, and Panama beat the defending champion United States 5-4 in a shootout after a 1-1 tie to reach the CONCACAF Gold Cup final against Mexico.
US beats Canada 2-0 to win CONCACAF Nations League on goals by Balogun and Richards
Read full article: US beats Canada 2-0 to win CONCACAF Nations League on goals by Balogun and RichardsFolarin Balogun and Chris Richards scored their first international goals, both off assists from Gio Reyna, and the United States beat Canada 2-0 for the Americansโ second straight CONCACAF Nations League title.
Berhalter back as US coach after feud, domestic-violence investigation
Read full article: Berhalter back as US coach after feud, domestic-violence investigationGregg Berhalter was rehired as U.S. menโs national team coach through the 2026 World Cup, returning to the job after he led the Americans to the second round of last yearโs tournament and then was dropped amid a feud with a famous soccer family and a domestic-violence investigation.
Homophobic chants force US-Mexico soccer match to end early in Las Vegas
Read full article: Homophobic chants force US-Mexico soccer match to end early in Las VegasThe United States menโs soccer teamโs match against Mexico was cut short Thursday night by the referee after the stadium devolved into echoes of homophobic chants from Mexico fans, who for years have directed a slur at opposing teamsโ goalkeepers.
Gregg Berhalter agrees to return as US national team coach, AP source says
Read full article: Gregg Berhalter agrees to return as US national team coach, AP source saysA person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press that Gregg Berhalter has agreed to return as U.S. national team coach after being cleared in a domestic violence investigation.
Clint Dempsey says the US Soccer Federation is taking too long to hire a coach
Read full article: Clint Dempsey says the US Soccer Federation is taking too long to hire a coachClint Dempsey thinks the U.S. Soccer Federation hurt the menโs national team by delaying its decision on a coach leading up to the 2026 World Cup.
MLS hopes Messi will boost attendance, TV viewers and market share
Read full article: MLS hopes Messi will boost attendance, TV viewers and market shareAfter two decades competing against Real Madrid, Manchester United and Brazil, Lionel Messi will be going against the NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA.
Reyna starts 1st match for US since Berhalter flap, 7-1 rout
Read full article: Reyna starts 1st match for US since Berhalter flap, 7-1 routGio Reyna started in his first match with the U.S. after his parents disparaged then-coach Gregg Berhalter for his lack of playing time at the World Cup, a 7-1 rout of 173rd-ranked Grenada in the CONCACAF Nationals League at St. Georgeโs.
US Soccer: Berhalter eligible to coach after investigation
Read full article: US Soccer: Berhalter eligible to coach after investigationThe U.S. Soccer Federation says Gregg Berhalter remains a candidate to stay on as menโs national team coach after a report by a law firm concluded he did not improperly withhold information about a 1992 domestic violence allegation involving the woman who later became his wife.
US women's soccer coach paid 27% as much as men's coach
Read full article: US women's soccer coach paid 27% as much as men's coachU.S. womenโs coach Vlatko Andonovski earned 27% as much as American menโs coach Gregg Berhalter in the year ending last March 31, down slightly from 28% in the previous year.
Vazquez scores for youthful US lineup in 2-1 loss to Serbia
Read full article: Vazquez scores for youthful US lineup in 2-1 loss to SerbiaBrandon Vazquez scored to lead a U.S. lineup with seven starters making their international debuts, but the Americans lost 2-1 to Serbia in their first match since the World Cup.
Yedlin, Zimmerman praise embattled US coach Berhalter
Read full article: Yedlin, Zimmerman praise embattled US coach BerhalterNational team defenders DeAndre Yedlin and Walker Zimmerman have praised U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter for bringing the Americans together at the World Cup even as heโs currently under investigation by U.S. Soccer for a 1991 incident during which he kicked his now-wife.
Reyna family flagged Berhalter incident; interim coach named
Read full article: Reyna family flagged Berhalter incident; interim coach namedThe U.S. soccer team has been plunged into public turmoil because the family of former U.S. captain Claudio Reyna family says it was the one to notify the U.S. Soccer Federation of a decades-old incident involving Gregg Berhalter and his wife.
US men's coach Berhalter admits kicking future wife in 1991
Read full article: US men's coach Berhalter admits kicking future wife in 1991The U.S. Soccer Federation is investigating menโs national team coach Gregg Berhalter for a 1991 confrontation in which he kicked the woman who later became his wife.
Bale salvages 1-1 draw for Wales against US in World Cup
Read full article: Bale salvages 1-1 draw for Wales against US in World CupGareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weahโs first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw against the United States in the return to the World Cup for both nations.
Pepi, Steffen left off US World Cup roster, Ream, Wright on
Read full article: Pepi, Steffen left off US World Cup roster, Ream, Wright onTim Ream, Haji Wright, Joe Scally and Sean Johnson made the United Statesโ World Cup roster, while goalkeeper Zack Steffen, winger Paul Arriola and forwards Jordan Pefok and Ricardo Pepi were among those cut.
US coach Berhalter: 'We got our butts kicked' by Japan
Read full article: US coach Berhalter: 'We got our butts kicked' by JapanChristian Pulisic and Ricardo Pepi will join the U.S. starting lineup for the Americansโ last World Cup warmup against Saudi Arabia after coach Gregg Berhalter admitted โwe got our butts kickedโ by Japan last week.
Lackluster US loses to Japan 2-0 in World Cup warmup
Read full article: Lackluster US loses to Japan 2-0 in World Cup warmupDaichi Kamada scored following Weston McKennieโs giveaway in the 24th minute, Kaoru Mitoma added a goal in the 88th and Japan beat an lackluster and injury-depleted United States 2-0 in the Americansโ next-to-last World Cup warmup.
US missing many starters ahead of World Cup warmup vs Japan
Read full article: US missing many starters ahead of World Cup warmup vs JapanGregg Berhalterโs U.S. roster as the World Cup approaches is as notable for its absences as for those set to play in Fridayโs warmup against Japan at Dรผsseldorf, Germany.
Sargent, Pepi, Ferreira on US roster for World Cup warmups
Read full article: Sargent, Pepi, Ferreira on US roster for World Cup warmupsJosh Sargent is back on the U.S. roster for the first time in a year, picked at forward along with Ricardo Pepi and Jesรบs Ferreira for the Americansโ final two World Cup warmup matches.
Ferreira scores 4 goals, US beats Grenada 5-0 in Cup sendoff
Read full article: Ferreira scores 4 goals, US beats Grenada 5-0 in Cup sendoffJesรบs Ferreira tied the United Statesโ international record with four goals to lead the Americans over Grenada 5-0 in a World Cup sendoff, a CONCACAF Nations League match 164 days before their opener in Qatar.
US to open World Cup vs Wales, held to 0-0 draw by Uruguay
Read full article: US to open World Cup vs Wales, held to 0-0 draw by UruguayJesรบs Ferreira failed to convert a pair of first-half chances as U.S. forwards kept up their goal-scoring struggles and the Americans played a 0-0 draw against Uruguay in their second of four World Cup warmup matches this month.
Pulisic critical of level of US support at win over Morocco
Read full article: Pulisic critical of level of US support at win over MoroccoU.S. captain Christian Pulisic was critical of the level of American support from the crowd of 19,512 at TQL Stadium during a 3-0 win over Morocco on in the first of four World Cup warmup matches in June.
Tillman switching from Germany to US, Wright also on roster
Read full article: Tillman switching from Germany to US, Wright also on rosterBayern Munich midfielder Malik Tillman is switching affiliation from Germany to the United States and is among 27 players invited to the Americansโ next-to-last training camp ahead of the World Cup.
Relieved more than joyful, US turns attention to Qatar
Read full article: Relieved more than joyful, US turns attention to QatarChristian Pulisic and Tyler Adams had relief on their faces as they headed straight from the stadium for a charter jet to Europe and weekend club games Coach Gregg Berhalter had already headed off for a red-eye to New York and a 12 1/2-hour connecting flight to Fridayโs World Cup draw in Doha.
US returns to World Cup despite 2-0 loss at Costa Rica
Read full article: US returns to World Cup despite 2-0 loss at Costa RicaThe United States men are returning to the World Cup after the anguish of missing the 2018 tournament, clinching a berth for this yearโs championship in Qatar despite a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica on the final night of qualifying.
Pepi, Acosta, Weah, Yedlin start for US at Costa Rica
Read full article: Pepi, Acosta, Weah, Yedlin start for US at Costa RicaRicardo Pepi, Kellyn Acosta, Tim Weah and DeAndre Yedlin returned to the starting lineup as U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter made four changes for the Americans' final World Cup qualifier at Costa Rica.
Ferreira, Arriola among 4 changes to US lineup vs Panama
Read full article: Ferreira, Arriola among 4 changes to US lineup vs PanamaForward Jesรบs Ferreira, winger Paul Arriola, midfielder Luca de la Torre and right back Shaq Moore entered the United Statesโ starting lineup for a World Cup qualifier against Panama as coach Gregg Berhalter made four changes.
US gains 0-0 draw at Mexico, in strong position to qualify
Read full article: US gains 0-0 draw at Mexico, in strong position to qualifyThe United States escaped a half-full Estadio Azteca with a gritty 0-0 draw against Mexico and moved into position to all but clinch a World Cup berth with a victory at home against Panama this weekend.
Steffen starts for US vs Mexico as Berhalter uses top lineup
Read full article: Steffen starts for US vs Mexico as Berhalter uses top lineupZack Steffen was in goal as U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter used an โAโ team lineup and changed five starters for a World Cup qualifier against Mexico at Estadio Azteca.
US looks for 1st qualifier win in thin air of Estadio Azteca
Read full article: US looks for 1st qualifier win in thin air of Estadio AztecaThe U.S. could clinch a return to soccerโs World Cup with two games to spare if it wins in Mexico City, Panama loses at home to last-place Honduras and Costa Rica fails to win at home against first-place Canada.
Pulisic benched among 7 qualifying changes in 3-degree chill
Read full article: Pulisic benched among 7 qualifying changes in 3-degree chillChristian Pulisic was benched as U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter changed seven starters for a World Cup qualifier against Honduras in chilly St. Paul, where the temperature at kickoff was 3 degrees (minus-16 Celsius) with a minus-14 windchill.
U.S. forward Weah to miss Canada game due to vaccine issue
Read full article: U.S. forward Weah to miss Canada game due to vaccine issueUnited States forward Timothy Weah was unable to travel to Canada for Sundayโs World Cup qualifier because he did not meet the vaccination requirements to cross the Canadian border.
Robinson goal lifts US over El Salvador 1-0 in Cup qualifier
Read full article: Robinson goal lifts US over El Salvador 1-0 in Cup qualifierAntonee Robinson broke through the freeze in the air and the U.S. offense, scoring in the 52nd minute to lift the United States over El Salvador 1-0 and kept the Americans on track for a return to the World Cup.
Cole Bassett's late goal in debut sends US past Bosnia 1-0
Read full article: Cole Bassett's late goal in debut sends US past Bosnia 1-0Cole Bassett scored in the 89th minute of his U.S. national team debut and the Americans set a record for victories in a calendar year with a 1-0 exhibition win over 10-man Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Richards, Busio enter US lineup for Cup qualifier at Jamaica
Read full article: Richards, Busio enter US lineup for Cup qualifier at JamaicaDefender Chris Richards and midfielder Gianluca Busio entered the U.S. lineup for a match at Jamaica as the Americans started their second-youngest lineup ever in a World Cup qualifier.
Pulisic sparks US over Mexico 2-0 in World Cup qualifying
Read full article: Pulisic sparks US over Mexico 2-0 in World Cup qualifyingChristian Pulisic scored on a glancing header with his first touch of the game in the 74th minute and Weston McKennie added a goal in the 85th to lift the United States over Mexico 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier.
Looking for soccer support, US picks Ohio to host vs Mexico
Read full article: Looking for soccer support, US picks Ohio to host vs MexicoIn choosing new TQL Stadium in Cincinnati for a World Cup qualifier against Mexico, the U.S. Soccer Federation selected a city with a 3% Hispanic population in a state that ranks 42nd among the 50 in that demographic.
Weah, Dest spark US to 2-1 win over Costa Rica in qualifier
Read full article: Weah, Dest spark US to 2-1 win over Costa Rica in qualifierTim Weah's shot for the go-ahead goal deflected off the near post and then off backup goalkeeper Leonel Moreiera in the 66th minute after Sergiรฑo Dest started the comeback from a first-minute deficit, and the United States rallied to beat Costa Rica 2-1 to ease pressure as World Cup qualifying neared the halfway point.
US soccer has Jekyll & Hyde personality ahead of Costa Rica
Read full article: US soccer has Jekyll & Hyde personality ahead of Costa RicaThe U.S. soccer team has a Jekyll and Hyde personality that makes it difficult to determine which will show for a World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica in Columbus, Ohio.
Still building home-field advantage, US stumbles on road
Read full article: Still building home-field advantage, US stumbles on roadA 1-0 loss to Panama again highlighted the United States' disadvantage on the road in Central America and put pressure on the Americans to win at home against Costa Rica on Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio.
Panama wins qualifier 1-0 as Berhalter shuffles US lineup
Read full article: Panama wins qualifier 1-0 as Berhalter shuffles US lineupAnรญbal Godoy scored in the 54th minute and Panama upended the United States 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier when American coach Gregg Berhalter started a largely second-string lineup in the middle of another hectic stretch of three matches in seven days.
Pepi scores 2 more goals, lifts US over Jamaica in qualifier
Read full article: Pepi scores 2 more goals, lifts US over Jamaica in qualifierRicardo Pepi scored twice early in the second half, becoming at 18 the youngest American with goals in consecutive World Cup qualifiers, and the United States dominated Jamaica in a 2-0 victory.
McKennie to start vs short-handed Jamaica in WCup qualifier
Read full article: McKennie to start vs short-handed Jamaica in WCup qualifierChristian Pulisic and Gio Reyna are missing from the U.S. lineup because of injuries but Weston McKennie will start in a World Cup qualifier against Jamaica after missing two games for violating team COVID protocols.
Pulisic among UK-based who could miss US qualifier at Panama
Read full article: Pulisic among UK-based who could miss US qualifier at PanamaThe British government is keeping Panama on its red list, which means the United States may have to play without star Christian Pulisic and several other players for its World Cup qualifier at the Central American nation on Oct. 10.
Robinson, Pepi, US flip WCup qualifier, beat Honduras 4-1
Read full article: Robinson, Pepi, US flip WCup qualifier, beat Honduras 4-1Antonee Robinson and Ricardo Pepi scored their first international goals after a halftime change in formation, Brenden Aaronson and Sebastian Lletget added late goals and the United States revived its World Cup qualifying campaign with a 4-1 win over Honduras.
Berhalter swaps 5 starters for WCup qualifier vs Honduras
Read full article: Berhalter swaps 5 starters for WCup qualifier vs HondurasForward Ricardo Pepi was given his U.S. national team debut as under-pressure coach Gregg Berhalter changed five starters for Wednesday nightโs World Cup qualifier at Honduras.