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FORTUNATE FOUR: Gotham FC's Reale, Sonnett, Lavelle, Shaw called into USWNT - Front Row Soccer

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FORTUNATE FOUR: Gotham FC's Reale, Sonnett, Lavelle, Shaw called into USWNT - frontrow.soccer/xpv1z

Four Gotham FC players have been named to the 26-player U.S. women’s national team roster for the upcoming international friendlies against Portugal and New Zealand.

CALLING IT A CAREER: USWNT forward Press to retire after NWSL season - Front Row Soccer

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CALLING IT A CAREER: USWNT forward Press to retire after NWSL season - frontrow.soccer/5wyjg

Two-time Women's World Cup champion Christen Press on Wednesday announced her retirement from pro soccer.

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Here's my latest for Forbes.com:

If Trump's around, then FIFA president Infantino likely won't be too far behind

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NOW IS THE TIME: To sign up teams for the Long Island Futsal League - Front Row Soccer

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NOW IS THE TIME: To sign up teams for the Long Island Futsal League - frontrow.soccer/mf50t

The Long Island Futsal League, which is sanctioned by the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association, is seeking teams to play in its 30th anniversary season this winter.

3 FOR THE MUSKETEERS: No. 20 Xavier scores all goals in 2nd half in victory over St. John's women - Front Row Soccer

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3 FOR THE MUSKETEERS: No. 20 Xavier scores all goals in 2nd half in victory over St. John's women - frontrow.soccer/5lgf2

The St. John’s University women team remained winless in the BIG EAST as it allowed three second-half goals to No. 20 Xavier University in a conference game at Corcoran Field on Wednesday night.

BACK TO COACHELLA: NYCFC to train, play preseason games from Feb. 7-21 - Front Row Soccer

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BACK TO COACHELLA: NYCFC to train, play preseason games from Feb. 7-21 - frontrow.soccer/yr65d

New York City FC on Wednesday said that it will participate in the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational, joining other MLS teams for preseason matches and training sessions at the Empire Polo Club in In...

FORTUNATE FOUR: Gotham FC's Reale, Sonnett, Lavelle, Shaw called into USWNT - Front Row Soccer

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Michael Lewis @soccerwriter.bsky.social · 18h

FORTUNATE FOUR: Gotham FC's Reale, Sonnett, Lavelle, Shaw called into USWNT - frontrow.soccer/xpv1z

Four Gotham FC players have been named to the 26-player U.S. women’s national team roster for the upcoming international friendlies against Portugal and New Zealand.

CALLING IT A CAREER: USWNT forward Press to retire after NWSL season - Front Row Soccer

Michael Lewis @soccerwriter.bsky.social · 18h

CALLING IT A CAREER: USWNT forward Press to retire after NWSL season - frontrow.soccer/5wyjg

Two-time Women's World Cup champion Christen Press on Wednesday announced her retirement from pro soccer.

Michael Lewis @soccerwriter.bsky.social · 19h

Here's my latest for Forbes.com:

If Trump's around, then FIFA president Infantino likely won't be too far behind

www.forbes.com/sites/michae...

OCTOBER SURPRISE: Heaps, Fox, Macario, Yohannes, Tullis-Joyce, Rodman are back with USWNT for 3 friendlies - Front Row Soccer

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OCTOBER SURPRISE: Heaps, Fox, Macario, Yohannes, Tullis-Joyce, Rodman are back with USWNT for 3 friendlies - frontrow.soccer/at7l6

U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes has named the 26-player training camp roster for the three upcoming October matches, it was announced on Wednesday afternoon.

ONE MORE TIME: Watch and listen to Pochettino's post-game presser - Front Row Soccer

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I heard it is on the island

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ONE MORE TIME: Watch and listen to Pochettino's post-game presser - frontrow.soccer/6mb5d

Here is the post-game press conference of U.S. men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino after his team's 2-1 win over Australia on Tuesday night.

VIDEO: Both Wright's goals in U.S. comeback victory over Australia - Front Row Soccer

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VIDEO: Both Wright's goals in U.S. comeback victory over Australia - frontrow.soccer/5doae

Here are both of Haji Wright's goals in the USMNT's 2-1 comeback win over Australia in Commerce City, Colo. on Tuesday night.

THE WRIGHT STUFF TIMES TWO: USMNT forward strikes twice in 2-1 win over Australia - Front Row Soccer

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THE WRIGHT STUFF TIMES TWO: USMNT forward strikes twice in 2-1 win over Australia - frontrow.soccer/yyzml

It is way too early to determine who will make the U.S. men's national team roster for next year's World Cup.

GARBER SPEAKS: 'I'm really thrilled to celebrate high-level club soccer on Long Island' - Front Row Soccer

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GARBER SPEAKS: 'I'm really thrilled to celebrate high-level club soccer on Long Island' - frontrow.soccer/rbzb3

During the Tuesday press conference that introduced The Island F.C. as the latest MLSNEXT Pro franchise, MLS commissioner Don Garber commented on the new team, via a video.

BACK IN 1994: Long Island was an original MLS venue - Front Row Soccer

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BACK IN 1994: Long Island was an original MLS venue - frontrow.soccer/mps4m

This isn't the first time that Major League Soccer had plans to place a team at Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale, N.Y.

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UNVEILING THE ROSTER: For U.S. deaf MNT for its Oct. 26 friendly vs. Germany - Front Row Soccer

U.S. men’s deaf national team head coach Everett Palache has selected 23 players for the team’s friendly against Germany, it was announced on Tuesday morning.

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MEET THE ISLAND F.C.: MLSNEXT Pro expansion team to play at new stadium in Uniondale, N.Y. starting in 2027 - Front Row Soccer

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WATCH AND LISTEN: The Island FC's launch press conference - frontrow.soccer/v9co3

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MEET THE ISLAND F.C.: #MLSNEXTPro expansion team to play at new stadium in Uniondale, N.Y. starting in 2027 - frontrow.soccer/fjj4r

MLS NEXT Pro on Tuesday announced the addition of a seventh independent club to the league.

DECISION DAY: It will all shake out in MLS this Saturday - Front Row Soccer

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DECISION DAY: It will all shake out in MLS this Saturday - frontrow.soccer/g21t2

This Saturday is Decision Day, the final day of the MLS regular season as MLS Cup Playoffs positions, home-field advantage, and the MLS Golden Boot are on the line.

HANGING UP HIS GLOVES: Atlanta GK Guzan to retire at the end of the MLS season - Front Row Soccer

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HANGING UP HIS GLOVES: Atlanta GK Guzan to retire at the end of the MLS season - frontrow.soccer/d0gdw

Atlanta United goalkeeper and captain Brad Guzan announced on Tuesday that he will retire at the end of this MLS season.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH (Day 31): Another kind of revolution: Slowly, but surely, soccer is beginning to take hold in Cuba (2012) - Front Row Soccer

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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH (Day 31): Another kind of revolution: Slowly, but surely, soccer is beginning to take hold in Cuba (2012) - frontrow.soccer/nox17

The only shots fired in this 21st century revolution will be at the goal.

ONE MORE TIME: Watch and listen to Pochettino's post-game presser - Front Row Soccer

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Michael Lewis @soccerwriter.bsky.social · 1d

ONE MORE TIME: Watch and listen to Pochettino's post-game presser - frontrow.soccer/6mb5d

Here is the post-game press conference of U.S. men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino after his team's 2-1 win over Australia on Tuesday night.

VIDEO: Both Wright's goals in U.S. comeback victory over Australia - Front Row Soccer

Michael Lewis @soccerwriter.bsky.social · 1d

VIDEO: Both Wright's goals in U.S. comeback victory over Australia - frontrow.soccer/5doae

Here are both of Haji Wright's goals in the USMNT's 2-1 comeback win over Australia in Commerce City, Colo. on Tuesday night.