ALL POSTS TAGGED "CONCACAF"
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/ 37 days agoFIFA president Gianni Infantino addresses Mexico coach Aguirre's incident with important message
Following the incident involving Mexico's coach Javier Aguirre during the game against Honduras, FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed the matter with a critical message to the federations.
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/ 72 days agoPochettino era with USMNT starts with a win and positive signs
Mauricio Pochettino started his USMNT era with a win over Panama on Saturday. Yunus Musah’s first international goal and a late strike from Texas native Ricardo Pepi made the difference at Q2 Stadium. Impressive Matt Turner double save The hosts dominated proceedings and created the most clear-cut chances, but the game's defining saves came from […]
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/ 74 days agoPochettino ready to put his philosophy aside to win with USMNT
In his press conference ahead of the Panama game in Austin, Mauricio Pochettino expressed his delight at working with USMNT. He spoke in detail about the intensity he demanded from the players. The Argentinian also stressed soccer is mainly about winning. “First camp is about getting to know each other” The 52-year-old immediately returned to […]
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/ 87 days agoIs soccer a business or a sport?
Soccer has developed a reputation as being a largely money-driven sport as club owners and organizers hunt for profit. Over the last several years, there have been more tournaments and games across the globe. More teams have more access to playing in contests, which puts stress on players and more money in organizers’ pockets. The […]
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/ 90 days agoWhy CONCACAF should host the Gold Cup outside the USA
CONCACAF has officially revealed the 14 host stadiums in the USA and Canada for the 2025 Gold Cup. The biennial men's soccer tournament features national teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean. Like previous iterations of the competition, a majority of the matches will be in the United States. Only one city outside […]
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/ 113 days agoTop 10 games to watch in the international break
It’s already time for the first international break of the season. Although the games might not be as appealing as the summer tournaments, the spotlight returns to national teams. Here is the list of the top 10 most interesting games to watch during the international break from today through September 12: USMNT host Marsch's Canada […]
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/ 145 days agoEngland manager McClaren returns to international football
In a surprising turn of events, former England manager Steve McClaren has been named head coach of the Jamaica national team. The 63-year-old has signed a two-year contract, taking up the position after leaving his role in Manchester United’s backroom staff. This appointment marks McClaren's return to international soccer; with a clear goal set by […]
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/ 151 days agoU.S. advances to CONCACAF U-20 quarterfinals after topping group
The United States Under-20 men’s youth national team continued their domination at the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship on Friday. The young Americans entered a Group A matchup with Costa Rica needing a win to officially top the group. Prior to the fixture, the Stars and Stripes thumped Jamaica 9-0 to begin their tournament. The Americans […]
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/ 152 days agoWhy it's time to end the MLS & Liga MX Leagues Cup monopoly
With over $40 million in prizes, the 2024 Leagues Cup is the most lucrative club competition sanctioned by Concacaf, one of the six continental governing bodies for association football under the FIFA banner. Part of the Leagues Cup's allure is its three qualification spots for Concacaf Champions Cup and the further opportunity to earn a […]
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/ 210 days agoNo UEFA entry forces European side to seek CONCACAF spot
Greenland has formally requested membership in CONCACAF, the North American and Caribbean Association Football Confederation. They are taking a giant leap towards their goal of competing on a global scale with this. Since the Danish autonomous region had problems gaining admittance to UEFA due to its political position, this adjustment is welcome. On May 13, […]
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/ 342 days agoGold Cup and Club World Cup to divide and conquer US in 2025
Official scheduling of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is beginning to take shape. The world's governing body of the sport previously announced that the expanded tournament will be played in the United States. Now, according to The Athletic, a vast majority of the competition's games are set to be played on the country's east […]
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/ 358 days agoHas USA ever won Copa America?
Copa América mostly features teams from South America, as it is the regional championship for that continent. But they occasionally invite guest teams, and the United States of America has played in the competition before. How has the USA done in Copa America, and have they ever won? The USA at Copa America: A History […]
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/ 366 days agoHow many CONCACAF teams go to Copa America
The Copa America is South America's international championship tournament. However, since 1993, the competition has usually invited guest teams from other regions to participate. This helps with streamlining the format, with a minimum of 12 teams, allowing for more groups. The most frequent visitors over the years have been North American teams. The number of […]
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/ 372 days agoWhat times are the Copa America games in the US?
International soccer tournaments sometimes come with inconvenient kick-off times for fans in the US. Nobody likes trying to follow games that are on in the middle of the night or smack in the middle of the workday. Luckily, game times for the 2024 Copa America tournament are completely reasonable for US viewers. Local times for […]
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/ 377 days ago2024 Concacaf Champions Cup draw results: Who will play who?
The former CONCACAF Champions League will now be known as the CONCACAF Champions Cup for the 2024 edition. It will offer a more polished version of CONCACAF's premier international club tournament. In addition to a rebranding, the 2024 tournament will include 27 new competitors hailing from all around Central and North America. Participating teams include […]