In another U.S. soccer shake-up, sporting director Earnie Stewart to depart
Stewart is taking a job with Dutch club PSV Eindhoven, the USSF said.
By Steven GoffThe USMNT, coachless and chaotic, begins new World Cup cycle with a loss
The U.S. men’s national soccer team opened its 2023 slate with a 2-1 loss in a friendly against Serbia.
By Steven GoffPaul Arriola was a World Cup snub. Here’s why he returned to the USMNT.
“I didn’t have control whether I was going to be on the squad for the World Cup,” Arriola said, “but I did have control of how I wanted to respond.”
By Steven GoffNWSL suspends fired Thorns employees, former Spirit coach Kris Ward
A Portland assistant coach and athletic trainer were dismissed Tuesday and were suspended for the season. Ward had been fired last year and also was suspended.
By Glynn A. HillUSMNT opportunity knocks at last for German-born Julian Gressel
Finally a naturalized U.S. citizen, Gressel is relishing his chance at the team's January training camp.
By Steven GoffBrian McBride dismissed as USMNT general manager
The move comes amid a tumultuous time for the USMNT after its knockout-stage exit from the World Cup last month in Qatar.
By Steven GoffSpanish judge orders Dani Alves held without bail over sexual assault charge
Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves was charged after an incident at a Barcelona nightclub last month.
By Matt BonesteelMLS player Anton Walkes dies of injuries suffered in Miami boat crash
Anton Walkes, 25, was critically injured Wednesday when two vessels collided in Florida.
By Cindy BorenFollowing a solid World Cup and messy aftermath, USMNT releases winter camp roster
The 24-man squad will begin workouts Saturday in the buildup to friendlies against Serbia and Colombia.
By Steven GoffNew U.S. citizen Julian Gressel earns first national team call-up
The German-born wing back, who played for D.C. United from 2020 to 2022, has been summoned for the Americans' first matches since the World Cup.
By Steven GoffFrom Leeds to Leesburg: Mateusz Klich arrives to bolster D.C. United attack
After a disappointing 2022, Wayne Rooney has his key players in position -- including an attacking front that now includes two Premier League veterans.
By Steven GoffEnglish jury finds Manchester City defender not guilty of rape charges
Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy cleared of rape charges after trial.
By Matt BonesteelSpirit trades USWNT defender Emily Sonnett for picks at NWSL draft
Washington acquired a third-round pick in Thursday's fraft and a first-round selection next year from the OL Reign for the defender.
By Ella BrockwayD.C. United signs midfielder Mateusz Klich
Klich arrived in Washington after an emotional farewell at Leeds, where he played a key role for four years before accepting secondary duties this season.
By Steven GoffChristian Pulisic is expected to miss ‘a couple of months’ with knee injury
Pulisic hurt his knee last Thursday against Manchester City at London’s Stamford Bridge.
By Steven GoffNWSL bans four ex-coaches, fines six teams for widespread misconduct
The National Women’s Soccer League announced bans, team fines and other actions after widespread abuse was uncovered in two investigations late last year.
By Steven GoffGareth Bale retires, ending a career filled with ‘the highest of highs’
Gareth Bale, 33, won five Champions League trophies with Real Madrid and made 111 appearances with Wales.
By Cindy BorenUSWNT announces roster for New Zealand friendlies as World Cup work begins
U.S. women's national team Coach Vlatko Andonovski on Thursday named his first squad of the new year for training camp and two friendlies against New Zealand.
By Steven GoffAmid a rift that ‘saddened’ his family, Gregg Berhalter discusses U.S. soccer imbroglio
“The worst part of it for me is, my heart aches for my wife, because it was her story to tell, if she chose to or not," Berhalter said Thursday. "And that’s what just really, really saddens me.”
By Steven GoffAn ugly rift between two U.S. soccer families bursts into public
Danielle Reyna said in a statement that she was upset about Berhalter’s comments concerning Gio Reyna following the U.S. team’s elimination from the World Cup.
By Steven Goff