Hackworth Calls 24 to Nike World Headquarters for U-17 World Cup Preparation Camp
U-17 MNT
Aug 03 2017
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- Hackworth Calls 24 to Nike World Headquarters for U-17 World Cup Preparation Camp
- Van Den Bergh Names 18-Player Roster for CONCACAF U-15 Championship
- U-18 WNT Will Come Together in Fairfax, Virginia for 28-Player Training Camp
- Former U.S. WNT midfielder Jen Lalor joins U.S. Soccer Girls' Development Academy as Southwest Division Technical Advisor
- U.S. Soccer Appoints First Group of Girls' Development Academy Technical Advisors
- U.S. Soccer Coaching License Pathway Provides High-Quality Education to Coaches of All Levels
- National B Course Aims to Guide Long Term Development of Players and Teams
- National C License Provides Coaches the Tools to Lead Initial 11v11 Development
Sporting KC go the Distance with San Jose, Reach Open Cup Final with 5-4 PK win
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Aug. 9, 2017) – Sporting Kansas City bounced back from an early deficit to draw level and eventually outlast San Jose Earthquakes to book a place in the Final of the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup – U.S. Soccer’s National Championship. After conceding their first goal of the competition, the home side dug deep to make it 1-1, but still had to persevere through e
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U.S. Open Cup
Aug 9, 2017
Espinoza: SKC’s Captain for the Rough Seas
Captain. It’s more than a word. More than an armband handed to the noisiest cheerleader among XI starters. The best captains ask much and make sure they’re right there in the mix when it all goes wrong. They either guide the ship to port or go down under with her. Roger Espinoza took hold of the helm for Sporting Kansas City last month, and they’re still afloat in the U.S. Open C
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U.S. Open Cup
Aug 7, 2017
Rapinoe, Pugh, Morgan Fire USA to 3-0 Win vs. Japan in Strong #ToN2017 Finish
CARSON, Calif. (Aug. 3, 2017) – The U.S. Women’s National Team claimed its second consecutive win to clinch second place at the 2017 Tournament of Nations with a dominant 3-0 win against Japan in front of 23,161 fans at StubHub Center. Australia was crowned champions following a 6-1 win against Brazil for a perfect 3-0-0 tournament record.
Once again, it was Megan Rapinoe who made her
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WNT
Aug 3, 2017
Australia Wins Inaugural Tournament of Nations with 6-1 Victory Over Brazil
Australia claimed the first-ever Tournament of Nations title with an emphatic 6-1 rout of Brazil at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Thursday. Australia won all three of its Tournament of Nations matches to claim the title.
The Matildas entered the match needing only a draw to secure the tournament championship, but six unanswered goals ensured their place atop the four-team group.
In
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WNT
Aug 3, 2017
BY THE NUMBERS: U.S. MNT at the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup ended in the best way possible with Wednesday’s 2-1 win against Jamaica. Take a numerical look back at the month-long tournament below:
88 – The minute Jordan Morris scored the USA’s game-winner in the 2-1 Final victory against Jamaica, standing as the latest regulation time goal in Gold Cup history.
57 – Clint Dempsey’s rec
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MNT
Jul 28, 2017
Gold Cup Win is Only Part of the Job for U.S. MNT in 2017
Back in March, U.S. MNT head coach Bruce Arena said that a perfect year would be to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup and qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Those comments were made at a time when the returning U.S. manager had led the team in just two friendlies and prior to coaching his first games in Final Round of 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, in which the United States held zero points. A litt
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MNT
Jul 28, 2017
Jordan Morris Plays Hero to Hand U.S.MNT 2017 Gold Cup Crown
Moments after the final whistle at Levi’s Stadium where Jordan Morris had scored in the 88th minute to lift the United States to the Gold Cup title, the young striker sounded more relieved than elated. “I was nervous the whole second half,” an emotional Morris said. “I just wanted to make up for their goal.”
That goal in the 50th minute leveled the game at 1-1, when
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MNT
Jul 28, 2017
Briana Scurry, Dr. Joe Machnik Elected to National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2017
CHICAGO (Aug. 3, 2017) – Briana Scurry and Dr. Joe Machnik have been elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2017. Scurry was selected on the Player Ballot and Machnik on the Builder Ballot. Details about the induction ceremony will be released at a later date.
Scurry is one of the most prolific and successful goalkeepers in U.S. Women’s National Team history. She played
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MNT
WNT
Aug 3, 2017
Bocanegra, Foudy and Foster-Simeon Join Board of Directors for United Bid Committee
CHICAGO (Aug. 4, 2017) – Legendary U.S. National Team players and former U.S. captains Carlos Bocanegra and Julie Foudy, as well as U.S. Soccer Foundation President and CEO Ed Foster-Simeon, will join the Board for the United Bid Committee of Canada, Mexico and the United States that will oversee the bidding process to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ to North America.
The three new boar
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MNT
Aug 4, 2017
Matt Dacey, Rob Elliott Appointed U.S. Soccer Development Academy Technical Advisors
CHICAGO (Aug. 8, 2017) – As part of its ongoing effort to make soccer the preeminent sport in the U.S. by developing world class players, coaches, and referees, U.S. Soccer has appointed Matt Dacey as the Boys’ Development Academy Technical Advisor for the Pacific Northwest region and Rob Elliott as the Atlantic region Technical Advisor.
In their roles, Dacey and Elliott will manage th
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ACADEMY
Aug 8, 2017
Five Things to Know About U.S. Soccer Player Development Initiatives
August 1, 2017 marks the official rollout of U.S. Soccer’s Player Development Initiatives (PDIs). Here are five things you should know about the newest standards in youth soccer.
What are PDIs?
The PDIs aim to create an environment for youth players to grow and develop their soccer abilities. The most notable PDI includes small-sided game standards. Small-sided standards are regulations for
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Aug 1, 2017
U.S. Soccer Member Organizations Adopt PDIs in Support of Youth Development
Back in August of 2015, U.S. Soccer made a landmark announcement that it would unify the domestic youth soccer landscape through the U.S. Soccer Player Development Initiatives (PDIs). The initiatives, which align with U.S. Soccer’s mission to become the preeminent sport in the United States and to advance the sport at all recreational and competitive levels, officially went into effect Aug.
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Aug 1, 2017