Messi: I value happiness over reaching 2026 WC
Lionel Messi said he prioritizes the ability to stay happy and healthy at this point in his career over fixating on reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Argentina. Read More
Berhalter accepts USMNT firing, but ‘it still hurts’
Gregg Berhalter acknowledged that his firing in August as USMNT coach was “a really difficult moment,” but said he’s now hungry and motivated again to take on his new roles as Chicago Fire head coach and director of football. Read More
Thompson back for first USWNT team since Paris
Six uncapped players will join head coach Emma Hayes’ 26-player roster for the United States women’s national team’s first matches since winning the Olympic gold medal in women’s soccer in August. Read More
MLS Decision day schedule, standings: What’s to play for as the Eastern and Western Conferences wrap up
The L.A. teams are in the running for the top of the west; D.C. United and CF Montreal look to lock down playoff spots Read More
USMNT grades: After Mauricio Pochettino’s first window, USA Soccer has a long way to go under its new manager
A 2-0 loss to Mexico underscored the shallow nature of America’s playing pool after a handful of top players missed out Read More
Aitana Bonmati skips Spain friendlies as concerns over schedule congestion plague women’s, men’s soccer
Spain will play Canada and Italy in friendlies this month Read More
First roster since Olympic gold shows USWNT getting younger, less reliant on known stars
The USWNT has often relied on veteran stars, but coach Emma Hayes appears ready to turn the page ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Jeff Kassouf reacts to the USWNT’s new roster. Read More
Mbappé’s role, Ten Hag’s future, new-look Barca: Which preseason plans are panning out (and which are not)?
Two months into the European soccer season, let’s check in on Man United, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Barcelona to see whether they’ve lived up to preseason expectations. Read More
Haaland among fastest, walks most in Prem
The Premier League’s fastest players have been revealed with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland among the quickest in the competition. Read More
Iñigo Martínez: We must help Yamal stay on track
Iñigo Martínez says Barcelona’s veterans must ensure Lamine Yamal does not give into the distractions that arrive with being one of the best players in the world. Read More