National Teams

How The USMNT Is Keeping Warm In Freezing Conditions vs. Honduras

Temperatures in the single digits. Wind chill at least 15 below. It’s gonna be cold when the U.S. takes on Honduras in World Cup qualifying on Wednesday night. Here’s how the USMNT plans to keep warm.

U.S. Soccer decided to play a World Cup qualifier in February at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They knew it would be cold, and it’s no surprise the scheduled temperature is going to be close to 1 degree Fahrenheit at kickoff, with threat of frostbite in less than a half of soccer. That’s not normally shorts weather, but the USMNT came prepared. 

The Top Scorers Across The Globe In FIFA World Cup Qualifying

Before the only story that anyone ever really remembers is written at the World Cup finals, there's the meandering, melodramatic tale of qualifying composed over a multi-year period. Players become heroes for firing their nations into the 32-team fold, but the prolificacy of qualifying's highest scorers doesn't always foreshadow greatness at the tournament itself.

Stephen A. Smith — Who Knows Nothing About Soccer — Provides One Of The Best Berhalter Takes

United States men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter has been facing hefty backlash after he described his team’s 2-0 loss to Canada as “dominant.” The drama has reached such a high echelon that soccer fans have now been gifted with a Stephen A. Smith USMNT rant.

On a call with the equally polarizing Taylor Twellman, Stephen A. gave one of his classic rants about the man in charge of the USMNT.

Trinity Rodman Signs Richest Deal In NWSL History

Trinity Rodman was a revelation in 2021. Now the 19-year-old is becoming one of the highest paid women's soccer players in NWSL history.

Your Complete Guide To Watching Africa Cup Of Nations In The USA

In a strictly sporting sense, the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations arrives at exactly the right moment (there are a lot of non-sporting reasons why this is not at all an optimum time). In Europe, the coming month will be dominated by transfer nonsense, the ever-tightening grip of the domestic title favorites and no Champions League football.

Between Jan. 9 and Feb. 6 in Cameroon, AFCON promises to deliver a remedy for each of those ills: the pure passion of the international game, total unpredictability and a showcase of some of the world's most brilliant footballers.

Keylor Navas Y El Travesaño Dejan A México En Cero, En Otro Frustrante Partido De La Era Martino

No importó que tuviera un 72 por ciento de la posesión del balón ni que generara 25 tiros al arco, porque al final del partido ante Costa Rica, México entregó otra frustrante performance en la era del Tata Martino.

El 0-0 ante los ticos en el Azteca, además, dejó la sensación de que el Tri desperdició una gran chance de asegurar sus chances de ir a Catar. México pudo robarle a Estados Unidos (que cayó 2 a 0 ante Canadá) el segundo lugar en la tabla de las eliminatorias Concacaf y haberse alejado de Panamá (su próximo rival) y de la misma Costa Rica, pero no fue capaz de hacerlo.

USMNT Humbled 2-0 By Superior Canada In World Cup Qualifying

Hoping to build off Thursday's win over El Salvador with another three points in Canada on Sunday to all but book a ticket to the 2022 World Cup, the USMNT came undone in Ontario during a 2-0 defeat in which Gregg Berhalter's attackers were frozen to the artificial turf at Tim Hortons Field. 

¿Cómo Le Va A México Enfrentando A Costa Rica En Eliminatorias Mundialistas?

El discurso en la selección de Costa Rica, en la previa de su duelo ante México, ha sido que el Estadio Azteca ya no pesa como antes, que la altura no es factor. Obviamente, todo es parte del juego mental típico de estas instancias y también una forma de los ticos de minimizar un hecho elocuente: el historial entre ambos equipos, en la búsqueda de un boleto mundialista, favorece ampliamente al Tri.

Mohamed Salah Inspires Egypt To AFCON Semis With Goal, Assist In Comeback Win Over Morocco

Egypt came from a goal down to defeat Morocco 2-1 in extra time and advance to the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations — where host nation Cameroon awaits — with captain Mohamed Salah providing an inspirational goal and assist for the Pharaohs on Sunday.

Morocco's opening goal came early. If you want an example of why Kylian Mbappé thinks Achraf Hakimi is the best right back in the world, here's one. 

20-Yard Rocket Knocks Title Favorite Australia Out Of Women's Asian Cup In Quarterfinals

Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson said pressure will be mounting on him after the Matildas were knocked out of the Women's Asian Cup on Sunday following their shock quarterfinal defeat by South Korea.

Joint-favorites Australia crashed out of the continental tournament after Chelsea midfielder Ji So-yun scored with two minutes remaining to earn the Koreans a 1-0 victory in Pune.

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