Wednesday's soccer news starts with US Soccer's announcement that BJ Callaghan is taking over as interim USMNT coach with Anthony Hudson "departing for a new opportunity." In a press statement, US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker said, "BJ has been an integral part of the USMNT staff during the last four years as this young team has grown and developed. Working alongside Anthony Hudson these . . .
Takeaways from the United States’ opening matches at U-20 World Cup
By Charles Boehm – WASHINGTON, DC (May 25, 2023) US Soccer Players - The US Under-20 national team has gotten almost everything right in its first two games at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Wins over Ecuador and Fiji have assured the young Yanks of advancement to the tournament's knockout phase. They can clinch 1st-place in group B by avoiding defeat vs Slovakia on Friday. Here are a few . . .
US Open Cup wins for Inter Miami, FC Cincinnati, Houston, and the Galaxy, USMNT U-20s beat Fiji at U-20 World Cup
Wednesday's soccer news starts in the US Open Cup round of 16, where Inter Miami beat Nashville 2-1 at home. Franco Negri scored for Inter Miami in the 57th and Nashville's Alex Muyl equalized in the 66th. Inter Miami retook the lead from a Nicolas Stefanelli goal in the 73rd minute. "What we're really focusing on trying to create with this football club, is to get a trophy," Inter Miami coach . . .
United States aims for a new level at U-20 World Cup
By Charles Boehm – WASHINGTON, DC (May 18, 2023) US Soccer Players - Before Spain claimed the 2008 and 2012 European Championship trophies and their 2010 World Cup win, Xavi, Iker Casillas, and the rest of its Under-20 side hoisted the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship. Before powering France's run to 2018 World Cup glory, Paul Pogba and Samuel Umtiti did the same at U-20 level in 2013. Lionel . . .
Slonina, Wiley, Gomez, and Cowell with the USMNT U-20s
By Jason Davis – WASHINGTON, DC (May 17, 2023) US Soccer Players - The U-20 World Cup returns for the first time since 2019 when the 2023 edition begins in Argentina on Saturday. Although FIFA doesn't require clubs to release players for the event once known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, the tournament occupies an important place in the development and promotion process for young players. . . .
Landon Donovan: “We also are ambassadors all the time”
By Clemente Lisi – NEW YORK, NY (May 1, 2023) US Soccer Players – Hall of Fame induction ceremonies are about reminiscing, an opportunity to put contributions into proper context. Landon Donovan and DaMarcus Beasley will become members of the National Soccer Hall of Fame this Saturday as part of the Class of 2023 alongside USWNT stars Lauren Cheney Holiday and Kate Sobrero Markgraf, former USWNT . . .
US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker outlines the scope for “the whole ecosystem”
By Charles Boehm – WASHINGTON, DC (Apr 27, 2023) US Soccer Players - US Soccer gave its new sporting director Matt Crocker a mile-a-minute introduction to the nation's capital and its largest city as his hiring was announced this week. Crocker flew to DC on Monday, held media events there with federation president Cindy Parlow Cone and CEO JT Batson on Tuesday, then caught a train to New York City . . .
For the Crew and USMNT, Aidan Morris adds options on both sides of the ball
By Jason Davis – WASHINGTON, DC (Apr 21, 2023) US Soccer Players - Aidan Morris has had a very good year, and it's only April. The latest highlight for the 21-year-old US international came on Wednesday night at State Farm Stadium where Morris played 26 minutes off the bench in the USMNT's 1-1 draw against Mexico. The appearance was the Columbus Crew midfielder's second-ever cap and his second cap . . .
What we learned from USMNT 1, Mexico 1 – Continental Clasico
By Charles Boehm – WASHINGTON, DC (Apr 20, 2023) US Soccer Players - Even outside FIFA international windows, the border rivalry still bubbles. Sergino Dest and Jordan Morris led a flowing late counterattack capped by a Jesus Ferreira finish to grab a 1-1 draw for the USMNT vs Mexico at State Farm Stadium on Wednesday night in the first edition of the Continental Clasico. It was the border . . .
USMNT 1 – Mexico 1, 2023 Continental Clasico
The USMNT drew 1-1 with Mexico in an international friendly at State Farm Stadium, the first edition of the Continental Clasico. Fielding a team of mostly MLS players, the United States fell behind to a 55th minute Uriel Antuna goal with Jesus Ferreria equalizing in the 81st minute. The United States will face Mexico again in the semifinals of the Concacaf Nations League on June 15 at Allegiant . . .
