Kevin Paredes and Griffin Yow named to U.S. Olympic men’s soccer teamwww.washingtonpost.com The Northern Virginia natives, both 21, are former D.C. United wingers who now compete in European leagues.
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Pasadena in the rain, eatin’ doughnuts and readin’ Twain. — John Hiatt
Pasadena in the rain, eatin’ doughnuts and readin’ Twain. — John Hiatt
After Copa América exit, U.S. fan group calls for Gregg Berhalter’s jobwww.washingtonpost.com Berhalter, 50, is in his second term after guiding the U.S. team to the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Copa América was a failure for Gregg Berhalter. Now big decisions loom.www.washingtonpost.com Gregg Berhalter was tasked with getting the most out of a roster gushing with youthful promise and primed to take the next step. Instead, the U.S. men fell on their faces.
It’s do-or-die for USMNT vs. Uruguay — and maybe for Gregg Berhalter, toowww.washingtonpost.com Coach Gregg Berhalter and his U.S. men are in a precarious position even before taking on powerful Uruguay in their Copa América group-play finale Monday.
Tim Weah and the USMNT lose their cool, see red and fall to Panamawww.washingtonpost.com Playing a man down for more than 70 minutes, U.S. still grabs early lead but was unable to hang on in a foul-filled 2-1 loss.
How a 71-year-old former banker has helped transform USMNT set pieceswww.washingtonpost.com Hired by the U.S. Soccer Federation last fall, Gianni Vio brought with him the experience of working for with numerous clubs in Italy and England.
Alex Morgan left off USWNT’s 2024 Paris Olympic roster in seismic decisionwww.washingtonpost.com Morgan, who turns 35 in July, co-captained the 2023 World Cup squad in New Zealand and Australia, but her production has fallen significantly in recent years.
USMNT takes a decisive first step at Copa América by beating Boliviawww.washingtonpost.com Christian Pulisic scored early and Bolivia rarely threatened as the Americans notched a 2-0 victory.
The USMNT has grown together. At Copa América, it will need to grow up.www.washingtonpost.com Gregg Berhalter’s squad faces its greatest test before the 2026 World Cup comes to North America.
Home woes, offensive issues persist in D.C. United’s loss to Atlantawww.washingtonpost.com Wednesday night’s 1-0 defeat extended United’s home winless streak to five games and dropped its record at Audi Field below .500
D.C. United captain Steven Birnbaum out indefinitely with left knee issuewww.washingtonpost.com The 33-year-old center back underwent preseason surgery and was initially expected to miss at least four matches.
Analysis | How the USMNT bounced back and stepped up against Brazilwww.washingtonpost.com The USMNT’s 1-1 draw with Brazil was a recalibration that brightened the outlook entering Copa América, which kicks off next week.
The USMNT, reeling from getting rocked by Colombia, braces for Brazilwww.washingtonpost.com The U.S. men’s national soccer team will face five-time world champion Brazil in a friendly in Orlando, the last test before Copa América begins later this month.
USMNT unravels against Colombia in ‘unacceptable, disappointing’ losswww.washingtonpost.com The 5-1 defeat in a Copa América tuneup at Commanders Field was the U.S. team’s worst since 2016.
U.S. men’s soccer will step up in competition ahead of Copa Américawww.washingtonpost.com USMNT friendlies against Colombia and Brazil will be bellwethers leading up to the fabled South American tournament.
Two brothers, raised in Germany, reunite with the USMNTwww.washingtonpost.com Malik and Timmy Tillman are part of a 27-man USMNT camp that opened last week ahead of friendlies against Colombia on Saturday and Brazil on Wednesday.
Mallory Swanson grabs the spotlight in Emma Hayes’s USWNT coaching debutwww.washingtonpost.com After missing the World Cup with an injury, Swanson scored twice against South Korea in a 4-0 victory Saturday.
Struggling D.C. United gets its bell rung in loss to CF Montrealwww.washingtonpost.com Ill-timed mistakes and a red card issued to midfielder Matti Peltola undermined Christian Benteke’s two-goal performance on a rough night for United in Montreal.
With Copa América near, Gregg Berhalter keeps focus on 2026 World Cupwww.washingtonpost.com Copa América is “a building block toward 2026,” the U.S. men’s soccer coach said Tuesday in a meeting with Washington Post reporters and editors.
Another lead slips away as D.C. United sputters to a draw vs. Chicagowww.washingtonpost.com United was headed in the right direction before veering off course in the second half and settling for a 1-1 draw against a team with no wins in its past eight.
Emma Hayes built a dynasty in England. Can she restore one with the USWNT?www.washingtonpost.com The new U.S. women’s coach has done nothing but win in the Super League. As she starts here, she knows well it’s how she finishes.
D.C. United, moving on from Mohanad Jeahze, set to acquire David Schneggwww.washingtonpost.com Barring any issues with his medical evaluation and work visa, Schnegg will debut after MLS’s transfer window opens July 18.
Emma Hayes, USWNT’s new coach, names her first roster as Olympics nearwww.washingtonpost.com The Americans will play two friendlies against South Korea before the 18-player squad for the Paris Games is selected by the former Chelsea boss.
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