What USWNT's October friendlies taught us: USA soccer coach Emma Hayes' experiments, youth revolution and more

Hayes' commitment to the trial period is steadfast, to the point that 25 different players have earned their first cap since she started the job in June 2024, outdoing herself on Wednesday by piecing together the least experienced USWNT lineup in 25 years with an average of 17.

Portugal beats US women’s team for 1st time, 2-1 in Alex Morgan’s farewell

The U.S. women’s team stumbled in its first game since July, allowing a goal in each half that sent Portugal to its first win against the Americans, 2-1 on a night two-time World Cup winner Alex Morgan was feted with a star-studded farewell.

Team USA unveils Garden of the Gods-inspired jacket

With 99 days until Feb. 6 beginning of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team USA has released a preview of their official outfits for the event, featuring a very familiar landmark for Coloradans: The Garden of the Gods!

USWNT's Emma Hayes coaches with a long-term vision, but the future of USA soccer may be now

For U.S. women's national team head coach Emma Hayes, much of the last year has been an exercise in planning for the long-term. She speaks frequently about how learning never stops for players and how teaching is her favorite part of the job,

Gio Reyna tells AP about plans to reboot career with new club and return to US team for World Cup

Gio Reyna went to the 2022 World Cup as one of United States’ brightest young soccer stars. He came back amid controversy over his commitment and his parents’ conflict with the then-coach.

KC Current stars headline US Women’s National Team in Kansas City

Four KC Current players are on the US Women’s National Team. The national team is playing at CPKC Stadium for the first time here in Kansas City.

USA soccer has another upcoming talent with a bright future, but European national team is making a push

Rokas Pukstas was born in Oklahoma, plays professionally in Croatia and is wanted by the Lithuanian national team, but he dreams about representing the USMNT

Messi predicts big things for USA soccer as major tournament nears

Messi predicts big things for USA soccer as major tournament nears originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. arrived at Inter Miami in July 2023 after spending two seasons with PSG following his emotional departure from Barcelona in 2021.

Portugal beats US women’s team for first time in Alex Morgan’s farewell match

After celebrating Morgan's outstanding international career, Portugal went out and erased an early one-goal deficit to stun the Americans.

Ex-USWNT star Alyssa Naeher opens up on USA soccer's GK plan: 'Fun to see different goalkeepers come through'

Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Claudia Dickey have each started one game during this international break, and Naeher gave her take as to what is needed to lock down the starting spot
Feedback