ALL POSTS TAGGED "United States" - Page 15
News
/ 266 days agoLegacy of USMNT defender Jimmy Banks carries on after passing
Jimmy Banks, a former USMNT defender who played at the World Cup in 1990, passed away in 2019, but his legacy lives on. A native of Milwaukee, WI, Banks spent most of his life in the Midwest. His playing days stuck around indoor soccer with the Milwaukee Wave. The Wave is still in action today, […]
News
/ 266 days agoGrading the headline USMNT transfers in Europe this season
In the summer of 2023, there were ample transfers involving players in the USMNT squad throughout Europe. Goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards were the subject of moves. Also, these players either left or joined clubs in each of the top-five leagues in Europe. For some, these moves have worked well. Not only has their form […]
News
/ 269 days agoMexico tickets for Copa America: Schedule, dates, host cities
Mexico will be one of the teams with droves of fans looking for tickets during the Copa America in the United States. Not only is the Mexico National Team one of the contenders to go on a run through the knockout stages. The popularity of El Tri in the United States is something that has […]
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/ 270 days agoTicket prices to see Messi at Copa America soar after selling out
Tickets for all Argentina games are sold out as ticket prices soar to see Lionel Messi at Copa America. After going on sale earlier this afternoon, tickets for Argentina's three Group Stage games sold out within one hour. As a result, tickets are now only available through the secondary market. So, if you want to […]
Argentina
/ 271 days agoArgentina tickets for games in USA: Schedule, dates, host cities
Defending World Cup champion Argentina is playing many games in the United States this year, and fans can get tickets now. In total, La Albiceleste is playing seven games in two sets of friendlies and the 2024 Copa America. Based on the side's performance in its defense of the Copa America this summer, that number […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 271 days agoHow the number of pro soccer teams in the USA compares to abroad
As of 2024, ninety-four men's soccer teams in the United States are designated as professional. That spans Major League Soccer, the USL Championship, MLS Next Pro, NISA, and USL League One. Granted, it does not include all of MLS Next Pro, because many teams in that division are reserves. While 94 professional men's teams are […]
ESPN
/ 271 days agoUSL signs new multi-year deal with ESPN ahead of 2024 season
The United Soccer League, or USL, signed a multi-year broadcasting deal with ESPN just before the beginning of the 2024 campaign. The deal encompasses both the USL Championship and USL League One. It does not cover every game across the two divisions. Still, the deal allows ESPN to promote the competitions that rank as the […]
CONCACAF W Gold Cup
/ 271 days agoMexico defeats USWNT in W Gold Cup for historic result
The Mexico Women's National Team picked up a monumental win over the USWNT to round out the group stage in the 2024 W Gold Cup. The Americans had already clinched a spot in the knockout stage, which means it did not have much to play for. However, a dominant performance ensured La Tri finished as […]
News
/ 272 days agoLiverpool USA tour 2024: Tickets and schedule
Liverpool is making its return stateside with a tour of the USA in the summer of 2024. Currently, Liverpool has three games scheduled against European foes. However, the Reds are making appearances at three massive stadiums that it has never played at. The first opponent is Real Betis from Spain, which the Reds are facing […]
News
/ 272 days agoManchester United USA Tour 2024: Tickets and schedule
For the second summer running, Manchester United is making a tour of the USA in 2024 to play a series of friendlies against other clubs. Fans already know several of the opponents. For example, Erik ten Hag's Red Devils are playing rivals Arsenal and Liverpool in the United States. More games will follow, but fans […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 275 days agoUnprecedented feat: Messi crowned most popular athlete in US
The first competitive match of 2024 saw Inter Miami triumph, thanks in large part to Lionel Messi's performance. With a goal from Robert Taylor and an assist from Messi, the Herons got off to a winning start. The 2024 season will be Messi's shining moment after his incredible debut in Major League Soccer last year. […]
Apple TV
/ 275 days agoMLS Season Pass may struggle to add casual fans, says expert
Major League Soccer has gained significant public interest since its inaugural season in 1996. There is, however, still work to do to catch other major sports leagues in the United States. Viewership in MLS remains an extremely distant fifth among these top sports leagues here Stateside. MLS is attempting to boost its ratings and broadcasting […]
Apple TV
/ 276 days agoApple declines to share MLS Season Pass viewing numbers
Apple is continuing to keep a lid on official viewership numbers regarding MLS Season Pass. The massive tech company previously signed a 10-year deal to become the media home of Major League Soccer. The agreement was in place ahead of the 2023 campaign. As of yet, Apple has not released statistics regarding the streaming service. […]
Brentford
/ 277 days agoUS investors likely to target Premier League side Brentford
Brentford owner Matthew Benham welcomes potential investment into the club. Benham previously became involved in the Premier League side back in 2007 when he was initially known only as a "mystery investor." However, the British businessman eventually took over as majority owner five years later. Following the takeover, Benham quickly purchased land and promised to […]
Copa America
/ 278 days agoUSA star would prefer Copa America stay in South America
The upcoming Copa America in the United States starts a series of major soccer competitions coming to the USA. It is the second time the CONMEBOL tournament is happening outside South America. The other was just eight years ago in 2016, when it was also in the United States. Chile defeated Argentina in the Final, […]