U.S. Soccer

Atlanta wasn't on the 1994 World Cup host city list. This summer it hosts a semifinal. The full story of how the city built its soccer culture, stadium, and reputation from scratch over 60 years.

Emma Hayes is deliberately making the USWNT uncomfortable. Eight months after winning Olympic gold, that choice says everything about where this program is headed. Emma Hayes speaking at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center. (photo: Vanessa Angel for the SDH Network) There is a version of this Brazil trip that never happens. The USWNT wins gold in Paris in 2024, comes home, and plays a comfortable set of friendlies in famili

The result wasn't the one the U.S. Men's National Team wanted in its final tune-up before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but there was plenty to like from a 2-1 loss to Germany in the Coca-Cola Send-Off Match in front of a record crowd in Chicago. While Germany ultimately found the winning goal, the USA showed resilience and confidence. The performance provided another sign that Mauricio Pochettino's side is ready for the challenge that awaits. It only took Germany two minutes to f

Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT faces Germany at Soldier Field on Saturday in their final tune-up before the 2026 World Cup. Here's what to watch and why it matters.

The USMNT beat Senegal 3-2 in Charlotte in a match of two halves. Goals from Dest, Pulisic, and Balogun pushed the U.S. to their second win over a top-15 opponent under Pochettino.

Max Arfsten grew up in Fresno with no academy path, walked on at UC Davis, and converted a penalty in Monterrey before anyone was watching. Now he is on the U.S. World Cup roster.

At 38, Tim Ream is the captain of the 2026 USMNT World Cup roster. A look at the career, the journey, and what he brings to this young American team.

Four USMNT players opened up about happiness, pressure, and performance ahead of the 2026 World Cup. What they said reveals something deeper than tactics.

Two days into World Cup camp in Fayetteville, players like Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, and Max Arfsten explain how Mauricio Pochettino has built a new culture inside the USMNT ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Emma Hayes has reunited the Triple Espresso for the first time since the 2024 Olympic gold medal game, while Georgia midfielders Riley Jackson and Croix Bethune earn spots ahead of a pivotal Brazil trip.

The USMNT World Cup roster is out. We break down how Robinson and Dest can unlock the attack, why McKennie partners Adams in midfield, and why leaving Diego Luna home is a serious risk.

A long-time goal of U.S. Soccer was scored on Thursday, the grand opening of a singular home for the sport in the United States. (photo: Vanessa Angel for the SDH Network) Sometime Friday morning, a 13-year-old boy will pull on a U.S. Soccer training kit, lace up his cleats, and walk out onto a natural grass field in Fayetteville, Georgia. He will not fully understand what he is standing in the middle of. He probably will not know that U.S. Soccer has existed for 113 years wi

Sophia Wilson and Tierna Davidson return as Emma Hayes retools the USWNT roster for a three-game April friendly series against Japan, starting April 11 at PayPal Park in San Jose.

The USMNT showed moments of progress, but Portugal’s composure and quality proved decisive in a 2-0 win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Mauricio Pochettino, Tim Ream, and Chris Richards all pointed to the same issue after the Belgium loss: intensity. Why it could define the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup ceiling.

Mauricio Pochettino breaks down what the USMNT learned from Belgium, from Johnny Cardoso’s exit to encouraging attacking signs ahead of Tuesday’s match with Portugal in Atlanta.

The USMNT took an early lead, but Belgium’s quality and second-half surge turned a competitive afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium into a 5-2 loss for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

Ahead of the USMNT’s match with Belgium in Atlanta, Mauricio Pochettino explained why these games are about more than one opponent: identity, competition, belief, and preparing for the pressure of a home World Cup.

Atlanta stands tall in the joint U.S.–Mexico–Costa Rica–Jamaica bid for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup. From hosting the Draw to anchoring major fan festivals and serving as a regional travel hub, the city is positioned as a centerpiece of the most ambitious Women’s World Cup ever proposed — a tournament built around women’s experiences and the growing power of the game across the Southeast.

With several USMNT regulars missing, this November window has opened the door for new contenders to step forward. Matt Freese, Max Arfsten, and Cristian Roldan have all pushed their way into Mauricio Pochettino’s plans, turning competition for 2026 roster spots into one of the defining storylines of the final camp of the year.