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Tim Weah’s USMNT suspension to carry over to Nations League

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Tim Weah will miss the U.S. men’s national team’s first match back in CONCACAF Nations League play. Weah’s two-match suspension from the Copa America will carry over into the 2024-25 Nations League schedule, U.S. Soccer announced Tuesday.…

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Report: PSV blocks Ricardo Pepi, Malik Tillman from potential USMNT Olympic involvement

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U.S. men’s national team duo Ricardo Pepi and Malik Tillman are both eligible for Olympic involvement this summer, but both will reportedly not be involved. PSV will not give either player permission to feature in Paris, France this summer…

Tuesday, Jul 2

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USMNT blasts referee Kevin Ortega following Copa America exit

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The U.S. men’s national team admitted that their poor performance vs. Uruguay led to Copa America elimination on Monday night, but referee Kevin Ortega was also at the forefront of criticism. Ortega received ample complaints after the…

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USMNT players support Gregg Berhalter ahead of “comprehensive review”

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The U.S. men’s national team’s group stage elimination from the 2024 Copa America was its earliest exit in a competition under Gregg Berhalter and despite the frustration from Monday’s loss to Uruguay, key members of the team continue to…

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USMNT eliminated from Copa America following loss to Uruguay

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The U.S. men’s national team entered Monday’s Copa America group stage finale vs. Uruguay needing a positive result to stay in the competition, but luck wasn’t on their side at Arrowhead Stadium. Uruguay eliminated the USMNT after earning…

Monday, Jul 1

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Hernandez, Acosta, Messi headline 2024 MLS All-Star Game Roster

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Cucho Hernandez, Luciano Acosta, and Lionel Messi are among the top attacking players in MLS and all three will pair together this summer in the 2024 MLS All-Star Game. The attacking trio were all named to the 30-player list for the MLS…

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St. Louis CITY SC parts ways with head coach Bradley Carnell

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Bradley Carnell became the latest MLS head coaching casualty this summer. St. Louis CITY SC have parted ways with Carnell after a frustrating 2024 season to date. Technical Director John Hackworth will manage the team on an interim basis…

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Club América downs Tigres to capture Liga MX Super Cup

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In front of a very pro-Club América crowd at Dignity Health Sports Park, the reigning Mexican champions overcame a first-half deficit to beat Tigres UANL 2-1 and lift the 2024 Liga MX Super Cup in Carson on Saturday afternoon. Typically…

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USMNT drawing from World Cup experiences ahead of Uruguay showdown

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The U.S. men’s national team endured a major setback last week against Panama and know another one will spell the end of their Copa America involvement. Following a 2-1 loss to Panama last Thursday, the Americans are level with the…

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Tim Weah suspended two matches for red card vs. Panama

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Should the U.S men’s national team advance to the Copa America knockout round, they will not have the services of Tim Weah. Weah’s suspension has been extended to two matches following his red card offense in last Thursday’s 2-1 loss to…

Saturday, Jun 29

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Sergino Dest joins PSV in permanent deal from Barcelona

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Dutch Eredivisie champions PSV officially has all three U.S. men’s national team players back at its disposal for the foreseeable future. Sergino Dest has joined PSV in a permanent deal from Barcelona, both clubs announced Saturday. Dest,…

Friday, Jun 28

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Aidan Morris joins EFL Championship side Middlesbrough

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Aidan Morris has become the latest American player to take his talents overseas. English second-tier side Middlesbrough has acquired Morris on a permanent deal from the Columbus Crew, both clubs announced Friday. He signed a four-year deal…

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USMNT needs “game of their lives” to avoid Copa America elimination

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The U.S. men’s national team came into Thursday’s Copa America showdown with Panama hoping to avoid adding any unnecessary pressure into Monday’s group stage finale vs. Uruguay, however, a 2-1 defeat to their CONCACAF rivals ended those…

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USMNT suffers major setback in Copa America loss to Panama

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The U.S. men’s national team’s hopes of reaching the Copa America knockout stages took a major hit Thursday night in Atlanta, Georgia. Gregg Berhalter’s squad scored first through Folarin Balogun’s goal but watched as Panama fought back to…

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USMNT’s Tim Weah sent off vs. Panama, suspended for group stage finale

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U.S. men’s national team attacker Tim Weah won’t play any part of his side’s group stage finale next Monday. Weah was sent off in the first half of Thursday’s showdown with Panama after striking Roderick Miller’s head. The Juventus winger…

Thursday, Jun 27

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Trusty, Aaronson among American contingent to learn EFL Cup first round ties

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The EFL Cup first round field is set with action getting underway in less than two months’ time. Auston Trusty and Brenden Aaronson were among several American players to learn their opponents for the first round of the annual competition.…

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Ulysses Llanez to depart Wolfsburg at end of June

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One of the former U.S. men’s national team’s once promising prospects is set to become a free agent after a year of not playing. Ulysses Llanez’s contract with German Bundesliga side Wolfsburg will officially expire on June 30. Llanez, 23,…

Wednesday, Jun 26

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Smith, Macario, Horan headline USWNT’s Olympic roster

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The U.S. women’s national team’s Olympic roster is officially set. Sophia Smith, Catarina Macario, and Lindsey Horan headlined Emma Hayes’ 18-player roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics this summer. A total of eight players on the roster…

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Luciano Acosta, Cucho Hernandez headline the Best of MLS for Week 17

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By Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel Welcome back to Week No. 17 of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of each week in MLS. We had some difficult…

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USMNT “sticking to the plan” ahead of latest Panama showdown

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The U.S. men’s national team’s second Copa America group stage match will certainly be tougher than the first, especially with a CONCACAF rival opposing them at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday. Panama awaits the USMNT in Atlanta, Georgia…

Tuesday, Jun 25

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USMNT to face Canada, New Zealand, Panama in fall friendlies

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The U.S. men’s national team’s fall schedule is starting to take shape. Canada, New Zealand, and Panama will all oppose the Americans this fall in a trio of home friendlies, U.S. Soccer announced Tuesday. The USMNT will face Canada in…

Monday, Jun 24

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Earthquakes part ways with head coach Luchi Gonzalez

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A coaching change has been made in San Jose. The Earthquakes have parted ways with Luchi Gonzalez, the club announced Monday. Assistant coach Ian Russell has been named interim head coach, while assistant coaches Steve Ralston, Luciano…

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McKennie, Busio among USMNT players set to be free agents in 2025

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The 2024-25 season isn’t far from kicking off and for many players, that will mark the end of their current contacts abroad. Weston McKennie, Tanner Tessmann, and Tim Ream are three American players that have been linked with potential…

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Report: Gianluca Busio on Parma’s radar for summer move

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Gianluca Busio enjoyed a career-best year with newly promoted Venezia and is reportedly receiving interest for a potential move elsewhere in Italy this season. Busio is on the radar of Serie A side Parma, TuttoMercato reported Monday. The…

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“Selfless leader” Christian Pulisic inspires USMNT past Bolivia

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Christian Pulisic entered the 2024 Copa America needing to be an influential player for the U.S. men’s national team and the AC Milan star certainly set the tone in Sunday’s group stage opener vs. Bolivia. Pulisic scored a confident first…

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USMNT rides strong first half to Copa America win over Bolivia

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The U.S. men’s national team opened its Copa America schedule in winning fashion on Sunday after edging Bolivia at AT&T Stadium. Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun both scored first-half goals as Gregg Berhalter’s squad defeated Bolivia…

SBI USMNT Man of the Match: Christian Pulisic

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Christian Pulisic entered the 2024 Copa America fresh off an impactful first season with AC Milan and the 25-year-old immediately carried that form over into Sunday’s first match of the group stage. Pulisic scored the opening goal at AT&T…

Sunday, Jun 23

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Mexico defeats Jamaica, but loses Edson Alvarez to injury

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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…

Saturday, Jun 22

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Christian Pulisic feeling “confident” heading into Copa America opener

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The U.S. men’s national team’s run at a Copa America title begins on Sunday against Bolivia and star attacker Christian Pulisic believes the group is ready to go. Pulisic remains the most important player for the USMNT as Gregg Berhalter’s…

Friday, Jun 21

USMNT stays at No. 11 in June FIFA Rankings

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The U.S. men’s national team stayed just outside of the Top 10 in the first FIFA Rankings of the summer. The Americans stayed at No. 11 after a 0-1-1 record during their friendly schedule earlier this month. Gregg Berhalter’s squad…