Soccer America
banner
socceramerica.bsky.social
Soccer America
@socceramerica.bsky.social
980 followers 290 following 450 posts
Breaking News • Expert Analysis • Exclusive Interviews • Daily TV Schedule Sign Up for FREE WORLD CUP WATCH Weekly Newsletter Now! https://bit.ly/4kYMGcA
Posts Media Videos Starter Packs
"He was humble, serious and very professional. He was at a different level. We were just hoping he enjoyed our team environment off the field and the freedom we allowed him on the field."

Tab Ramos, Folarin Balogun's first USYNT coach, with SA's Mike Woitalla.

www.socceramerica.com/tab-ramos-pi...
Tab Ramos pinpoints USMNT progress and weighs in on the USA's U-20 World Cup showing - Soccer America
"Ecuador is one of the best teams in South America ... and we went toe-to-toe with them from beginning to end."
www.socceramerica.com
“You can’t assemble the Avengers … and not win an MLS Cup.”
— Bradley Wright-Phillips

SA's John Shrader reports on a trio of AppleTV MLS announcers discussing the significance of the Inter Miami quartet's legacy in the league.

www.socceramerica.com/mls-decision...
MLS Decision Day: Apple TV analysts chime in on Inter Miami's quartet of legends: Messi, Alba, Busquets and Suarez - Soccer America
Miami, which plays at Nashville Saturday night, is in a dog fight with FC Cincinnati for the second seed in the East.
www.socceramerica.com
Four-time U.S. U-20 World Cup coach Tab Ramos provides analysis of this year's crop of youngsters, plus his take on the USMNT's readiness for the 2026 World Cup.

SA's Mike Woitalla sits down here with the Hall of Famer.

www.socceramerica.com/tab-ramos-pi...
Tab Ramos pinpoints USMNT progress and weighs in on the USA's U-20 World Cup showing - Soccer America
"Ecuador is one of the best teams in South America ... and we went toe-to-toe with them from beginning to end."
www.socceramerica.com
🇺🇸🇦🇺U.S. Player Ratings (USA 2 vs. Australia 1)

8: Roldan, Wright. ⭐️⭐️
7.5: McKennie.
7: Luna.
6.5: Freese, Richards, Tessmann.
6: Aaronson, Freeman,, McKenzie, Morris, M. Robinson.
5.5: Balogun, Pulisic, Weah.
5: Arfsten, Sands.
(Game Report by Ben Wright)
www.socceramerica.com/usa-australi...
USA-Australia Men’s Friendly Player Ratings - Soccer America
The USA rounded out its October camp with a 2-1 win over Australia, thanks to a pair of goals from standout striker Haji Wright.
www.socceramerica.com
Spontaneous crowd chants of "USA! USA!" clearly signaled a turnaround in supporters' faith in the USMNT. Pochettino's formation changes have decidedly improved team performance.

Paul Kennedy reports from Austin following the 1-1 friendly against Ecuador.

www.socceramerica.com/soccer-steps...
Soccer steps to the forefront on the USMNT, and its fans respond - Soccer America
In the 68th minute of Friday night's USA-Ecuador friendly, a chant rang out at Austin FC's Q2 Stadium. "USA! USA!" It was an unusual chant to hear at a men's national team match.
www.socceramerica.com
USA-Ecuador Men’s Friendly Player Ratings
8: Balogun.
7.5: Tillman.
7: Freese, Richards, Weah.
6.5: Arfsten, Freeman, Luna, M.Robinson, Tessmann.
6: McKenzie, McKennie, Ream, Pulisic, Roldan.
5: Morris.
(Game Report by Ben Wright)
www.socceramerica.com/usa-ecuador-...
USA-Ecuador Men’s Friendly Player Ratings - Soccer America
Folarin Balogun’s second-half equalizer earned the USA a tie against a high-level opponent.
www.socceramerica.com
If you meet soccer announcer Andrés Cantor, please don’t ask him to do the "Gooooaal!" call, on demand.

“It’s super nice to be recognized and to be asked,” he says. “But, I have to save the pipes.”

@johnshrader.bsky.social interviews the venerable broadcaster.
www.socceramerica.com/after-almost...
After almost 40 years, Andrés Cantor remains true to himself and his audience - Soccer America
Cantor called games on Univision during the 1990, 1994 and 1998 World Cups. He called all the games solo.
www.socceramerica.com
Christian Pulisic might be the best American player, but SA's Brian Sciaretta identifies another as arguably the most irreplaceable player on the USMNT.

Here's comprehensive expert analysis by position of Pochettino's October window squad.

www.socceramerica.com/the-usmnt-oc...
The USMNT October squad position by position: High on experience with plenty to prove - Soccer America
If Pochettino can conclude this camp knowing he can trust more players, it will be a significantly positive development.
www.socceramerica.com
FIFA's most successful event ever, World Cup 1994, laid the foundation for soccer’s growth in this country.

The World Cup Legacy Gala, to be held May 8, 2026 in San Jose, will celebrate the ’94 team and support America Scores Bay Area.

SA's Dan Woog explains.

www.socceramerica.com/a-special-re...
A special reunion: The USA's 1994 World Cup team gathering will honor the past and help build for the future - Soccer America
For nearly two years the bulk of the national team trained in Mission Viejo, California. They lived, ate and worked together.
www.socceramerica.com
With the second lowest payroll in MLS, the Philadelphia Union banked on homegrown players to earn the 2025 Supporters' Shield for best regular season record.

SA's Paul Kennedy reports here.

www.socceramerica.com/philadelphia...
Philadelphia Union achieves more with less - Soccer America
The Philadelphia Union clinched the 2025 Supporters’ Shield with a 1-0 victory over New York City FC.
www.socceramerica.com
Nashville SC has competed in the U.S. Open Cup
as an amateur team in NPSL, a second-tier club in the USL Championship, and in first division MLS where they won the tournament's 110th edition.

Part of SA's Nashville contingent, Ben Wright tells the story here.

www.socceramerica.com/nashville-sc...
Nashville SC’s Open Cup crown honors a history that predates its MLS arrival - Soccer America
The Open Cup is the only tournament that they played in during all three stages of their time as a club
www.socceramerica.com
The USSF Soccer Forward Resource Hub includes a “Soccer at Schools Starter Kit.” “One of the most important initiatives in this effort is bringing more soccer into schools and communities."
— U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone

www.socceramerica.com/youth-ussf-f...
Brian Kleiban coached youth clubs before taking the helm at USL League One's AV Alta FC — Antelope Valley's pro soccer team.

SA's Oliver Tensley tells of Kleiban's belief in prioritizing technical skills over athleticism, and always maintaining an air of fun.

www.socceramerica.com/brian-kleiba...
Brian Kleiban applies his Argentine-inspired vision to USL League One newcomer AV Alta FC - Soccer America
AV Alta is Kleiban’s first chance as a head coach of a professional first team after making a name for himself in the youth game.
www.socceramerica.com
SA's Ben Wright examines the array of MLS players coach Poch has capped, and evaluates their chances of joining the USMNT 2026 World Cup contingent.

In a notable break from team history, it wouldn't be surprising if all three keepers play domestically.

www.socceramerica.com/mls-players-...
MLS players aiming for USMNT World Cup spots: The depth chart - Soccer America
Mauricio Pochettino has surprised many fans and media members with just how much he’s utilized players from Major League Soccer.
www.socceramerica.com
Redemption is key for the KC Current and head coach Vlatko Andonovski, who led the USWNT to its earliest ever World Cup exit in 2023.

SA's Jenna Pel examines the 2025 Current, lays out the superlatives, and makes the case for best NWSL team ever.

#KCBABY

www.socceramerica.com/on-track-to-...
On track to be the best NWSL team ever: the 2025 Kansas City Current - Soccer America
The numbers don’t lie. The Current clinched the NWSL Shield on Saturday night against the Seattle Reign becoming the fastest team to ever claim the regular-season title.
www.socceramerica.com