Wednesday’s Copa América semifinal ended with Colombia defeating Uruguay 1-0 and Darwin Núñez punching fans in the stands of Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The semifinal was another classic CONMEBOL clash that saw 24 fouls, six yellow cards and a red card. After the game tensions were high with the Colombians celebrating and Uruguay players and staff getting physical.
The Gregg Berhalter fired news took longer than fans wanted, however on Wednesday the axe finally came down on the USMNT head coach. FOX Sports' Doug McIntyre broke the news.
U.S. Soccer then confirmed Berhalter's firing.
#BerhalterOut has become reality.
Gregg Berhalter fired by U.S. Soccer
A 90th minute Ollie Watkins goal vs Netherlands secured an incredible 2-1 victory for England on Wednesday to send the Three Lions to the Euro final.
England manager Gareth Southgate has received tidal waves of criticism for his tactics, substitutions and decisions during this Euros. He got it absolutely spot on in the semifinal when he substituted in Watkins for Harry Kane in the 81st minute.
What happened next will go down in England history.
Ollie Watkins goal vs Netherlands
Canada coach Jesse Marsch said he was proud of what his squad had achieved at the Copa América despite Tuesday's semi-final defeat by Argentina after the North American underdogs put higher ranked teams in the shade on their tournament debut.
EAST RUTHERFORD — Defending champions Argentina booked their place in the Copa America final after goals from Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi gave them a 2-0 win over Canada in Tuesday's semi-final in New Jersey.
Argentina have won a joint-record 15 Copa titles and reached the final six times in the past eight editions but Canada caused them problems in the opening 20 minutes, Jacob Shaffelburg twice shooting wide from promising positions.
The Lamine Yamal goal vs France during Spain’s 2-1 Euro semifinal victory is a moment that will be discussed for decades to come.
Yamal has been setting records left and right during this Euros campaign and found the back of the net for the first time on Tuesday. The 16-year-old is now the youngest player in history to score at the Euros.
With Spain trailing 1-0, Yamal audaciously struck from outside the France penalty area to score a worldie. Goalkeeper Mike Maignan was left with no chance as Yamine’s curling effort hit off the post and in.
If you’re a casual American soccer fan then you might be asking yourself, “Why is Pulisic not playing in Olympics? Where are the star players?”
This article is here to help. The 2024 Olympics will see some big-name countries like France, Argentina, Spain and the United States competing for gold. There will be a twist however as the recognizable names like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Christian Pulisic won’t be playing.
Why is Pulisic not playing in Olympics along with other big names?
Four-time Olympic soccer champions United States have put their disastrous Women's World Cup campaign in the rear view mirror, captain Lindsey Horan said on Monday, with young talent hungry to top the podium in Paris.
The Americans settled for bronze at the COVID-delayed Tokyo Games three years ago and captured their last gold in 2012.
They have pride on the line this time around after their worst showing at a Women's World Cup last year that saw them knocked out in the round of 16.
Lindsey Horan Olympics preview
BERLIN — An own goal by Mert Muldur completed a dramatic comeback for the Netherlands on Saturday as they overcame a tenacious Turkey 2-1 to book a Euro 2024 semi-final meeting with England.
The defender bundled the ball into his own net in the 76th minute under pressure from Cody Gakpo as the Dutch bounced back from a poor first-half display to win a bruising clash and complete the final four line-up.
10th own goal of Euro 2024
Gakpo wasn't giving up here
England defeated Switzerland on penalties (5-3) after a 1-1 stalemate to book a place in the Euro semifinals on Saturday. A Xherdan Shaqiri Olimpico effort nearly sunk England in extra time.
While Saturday’s result will be remembered for England’s brilliance from the penalty spot, we wanted to highlight how close Shaqiri was to scoring the goal of the tournament and arguably the goal of his career.