ALL POSTS TAGGED "United States" - Page 7
Copa America 2024
/ 126 days agoWhat are the expectations for the USA at the Copa America?
Expectations for the United States men's national team at the 2024 Copa America can fluctuate quite drastically. Some will say that as tournament hosts, the Americans should go fairly far in the tournament. Others could claim that Gregg Berhalter's side is out of their element and would be lucky to even reach the knockout stage. […]
News
/ 126 days agoMarsch, Berhalter locked in competition as American coaches
Jesse Marsch and Gregg Berhalter traded discourse recently as the two American coaches vied for the USMNT job. Gregg Berhalter eventually won that post back with a contract that runs through the 2026 World Cup. Marsch admitted he was not happy with the way the process went regarding his chances. However, he landed a spot […]
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/ 127 days agoUSA vs Brazil Preview: Pressure turns up on Gregg Berhalter
Gregg Berhalter's seat is getting warm. Disdain for Berhalter and the job he's done are nothing new of course. A quick perusal of social media during any US game will be full of fans requesting Berhalter's sacking. But last Saturday's game was different. The US lost 5-1 to Colombia. It was the heaviest US defeat […]
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/ 127 days agoUSA prepares for a record crowd against Brazil in Florida
Wednesday's friendly between the USA men's national team and Brazil at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL, may have a record crowd. The USMNT has played in front of massive audiences in the United States. Games at the Rose Bowl, the Los Angeles Coliseum, MetLife Stadium and AT&T Stadium rank as some of the biggest. […]
TV
/ 127 days agoIs this finally the end of GolTV?
If I only had a dollar every time someone predicted the demise of GolTV, I would be a rich man. Yet, here we are again, with news coming out of Ecuador with soccer fans in the United States wondering if this could be the final nail in the coffin for the once-beloved network. Ecuadorian League […]
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/ 128 days agoAncelotti eyes Club World Cup boycott, Madrid affirms spot
Real Madrid, the reigning Champions League winner and record 5-time FIFA Club World Cup champions, plans to boycott the 2025 tournament. The expanded 32-club tournament comes during the summer in the United States. Real Madrid, having qualified as the champion of the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League, would have been one of the highlight teams at […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 128 days agoFans from USA lead all ticket sales for Euro 2024 in Germany
With Euro 2024 nearing, ticket sales are ramping up. With 24 teams competing, there will be a total of 51 games that fans can attend. That means more chances to see games or more fans coming out to fixtures. Reselling service Viagogo has been one of the services selling tickets to games and it has […]
Copa America 2024
/ 129 days agoCopa America winners: From 1975 to present
Copa America 2024 kicks off on June 20th, and the anticipation is building. Looking back through previous competitions, the list of Copa America winners is somewhat bigger than what one may expect. Given the small nature of CONMEBOL and so few teams competing in the tournament, there are only so many options. However, the top […]
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/ 129 days agoUSMNT legend Friedel takes up new role for first time since 2019
Former New England Revolution manager Brad Friedel has re-entered the professional soccer world, joining the board of directors at Besiktas. This appointment marks Friedel’s first professional soccer role since his tenure with the Revolution ended in 2019. The 53-year-old will serve as an Advisor to the Besiktas board through the 2025-2026 season. This strategic position […]
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/ 130 days agoSerie A chief: New trend of US owners can benefit Italian teams
In recent years, the landscape of Serie A has undergone significant transformation down to US owners. It has been driven by an influx of foreign ownership and a strategic reliance on experienced Italian directors. Serie A president Lorenzo Casini recently articulated this evolution, highlighting how clubs like Inter and Milan spearhead a new hybrid model. […]
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/ 131 days agoUSA vs. Colombia preview: Last stages of Copa America prep
With the tournament only two weeks away, Copa America preparations begin in earnest for the USMNT. To get ready for such a massive event, the Americans will play a pair of big-time friendlies. Next Wednesday they will be down in Orlando to take on mighty Brazil. But before they do that, they first have a […]
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/ 131 days agoLiverpool chairman wants Premier League games in USA
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner proclaimed he wants to see official Premier League games across the globe. The American television producer has been in place at the Merseyside club since his group's takeover in 2010. Along with Werner, John Henry and Larry Lucchino purchased the Reds in a massive deal. The trio also bought the Boston […]
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/ 133 days agoLily Yohannes highlights next USWNT generation of stars
The United States women's national team collected their second victory in as many matches Tuesday night. Both wins, by a combined score of 7-0, came against South Korea with new manager Emma Hayes at the helm. Tuesday's triumph was capped off with a goal from 16-year-old phenom Lily Yohannes. The midfielder entered the fray as […]
TV
/ 135 days agoLigue 1 mulls idea of domestic direct-to-consumer service
The Ligue 1 domestic TV rights in France have not found a suitor. The French top flight wants more money per year for domestic rights than TV broadcasters are willing to offer. As a result, Ligue 1 is considering a direct-to-consumer service where it would organize the broadcasts and make them available to audiences in […]
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/ 135 days agoThree Serie A teams target promising USMNT midfielder
Upon earning promotion with Venezia to Serie A, Tanner Tessmann is a name popping up throughout transfer rumors. The 22-year-old played in 37 out of a possible 38 games in Serie B last season. From his defensive midfielder spot, Tessmann started 35 Serie B games, playing the full 90 minutes each time. Despite finishing third, […]