The emotional man looking at his medal is Ryota Nishimura, the Japanese assistant coach who moved to México in 2012.
He met Jimmy Lozano at a coaching course, and became his right-hand man.
Nishimura speaks fluent Spanish and sings the Mexican anthem passionately.🇲🇽🇯🇵
Leeds United are so popular now in the US that NBC is putting their game this Saturday against Brighton on USA network— pushing Man City, Liverpool, and Chelsea’s games to Peacock instead.
Incredible.
Remember Samantha Fisher?
The Salvadoran-American was released by NWSL’s Chicago Red Stars without notice on her first day back, following her time with El Salvador in the W Gold Cup.
After four months, she got her ideal move, signing with Italian Serie A side Sassuolo today 👏🏾
ESPN’s Sebastián Salazar 🗣️
“I don’t think there’s anybody in USSF that wants to get rid of Gregg Berhalter.”
“They’re trying to see if the pressure dies down. Every day they buy, it’s an opportunity for USMNT fandom to shut up.”
“If the fans shut up, they’re gonna win out.”
Per ESPN, Mauricio Pochettino signed a two-year contract and will receive $6 million a year.
He’s the highest-paid USMNT coach ever. Gregg Berhalter earned $2.3 million in 2022 including World Cup bonuses.
The salary is supported significantly by two hedge fund billionaires.💰
On Saturday, Atlanta United U-15s defeated Manchester United U-15s 4-0 in the Generation Adidas Cup 😳
The players then celebrated with Alex Morgan’s iconic “Tea Drinking” celebration, which she did when the USWNT defeated England back in the 2019 Women’s World Cup 😂🫖
Sebastián Lletget has *allegedly* cheated on Becky G. The couple just got engaged recently.
Lletget lost his spot in the USMNT, got bounced around by teams in MLS, and now about to lose Becky G is just over a year. The man is fumbling HARD.
After his heroic performance tonight in the penalty shootout, Matt Turner took off his kit to reveal “RIP Malia” written across the shirt.
Malia Jusczyk was a young soccer fan and honorary New England Revolution captain, who passed away recently from pediatric cancer.
#USMNT
USMNT legend Tim Howard’s daughter Ali Howard has committed to play college soccer.
Ali, unlike her old man, will be a striker for the University of Tennessee 🟠
She was only seven when Howard put in a masterclass performance against Belgium in the 2014 World Cup. Feel old yet?
In 2019, 14-year-old Mexican-American keeper Emmanuel Ochoa became the second youngest player to sign a professional contract in MLS.
Today, he played for México U-20s as they beat the U.S.
"I was born here in the U.S. but I definitely feel more Mexican,” Ochoa told ESPN. 🇲🇽🇺🇸
Salvadoran-American Idalia Serrano, who graduated from UCLA and now plays for Utah Valley Wolverines, spoke about her decision to represent El Salvador 🇸🇻
“I was born in the U.S. but my blood comes from here.”
“It’s a responsibility to represent my family, my blood, my roots.”
After USMNT missed out on the World Cup, a U.S. Soccer official went up to Bruce Arena to talk about upcoming games.
Arena replied he failed and won’t be there anymore. He resigned a couple days later.
Good to see him resign instead of waiting to get fired to get a nice payout
After the first season with Fulham, Tim Ream was told he could leave by then-manager.
Instead, Ream asked when he should report for preseason.
He then impressed at the preseason camp and changed the manager’s mind. 8 years later, Ream is still there.
This is his story.
#USMNT
Moïse Bombito’s career so far.
- played for a college in Montreal and a semi-pro league until 20.
- played 2 years for a community college in Iowa.
- played for University of New Hampshire and USL League Two club at 22.
- drafted to MLS at 23. Moved to Ligue 1 at 24.
#CanMNT
21-year-old Behram Abduweli debuted for China on Thursday and scored a crucial equalizer against Thailand in front of 50,000 Chinese fans. 🇨🇳
You might think he’s one of naturalized players on China because of his name and looks.
But no, he’s an ethnic Uyghur from Xinjiang.
You might’ve heard of Diego Luna getting a part time job at Dutch Bros to improve his social skills when he moved to Utah.
But do you know what else is helping him? Therapy.
He also has a notebook that has affirmations, breathing exercises, and power poses.
#USMNT
Reggie Cannon 🗣️
“I’m just gonna come right out and say it, the [Portuguese] Primeira Liga is much more intense and harder to play in than MLS.”
“There is nothing I’d compare to having a life or death game on the last day of the season.”
#USMNT
[via Fútbol Americas]
Tim Ream is determined to play another World Cup with USMNT.
"Why can't I get to another one? I had that taste and I'm like, I want another one. So that's where I'm at.”
"I sometimes feel like people are trying to retire me, but I'm not ready for that."
He’ll be 38 in 2026.
Trinity Rodman on Korbin Albert 🗣️
“She’s on the USWNT and we’re going to be her teammates and support her.
“When she comes on the field, she’s just like everybody else wearing that number and playing for our country, and she’s working her butt off to do so.”
[via Vanity Fair]
37-year-old Jesús Navas and 35-year-old Ivan Rakitić lifting the trophy together side by side. What a beautiful sight 🤩
They spent a combined 22 years in Sevilla. Both left for bigger clubs but returned to finish their careers at the club they love ❤️
Inter Miami should move into Hard Rock Stadium until their stadium in Miami is complete.
1) Ticket demands are going to be crazy and they need a bigger stadium.
2) Messi shouldn’t be spending his last few years as a player in an 18,000 temporary stadium that looks like this.
Marsman (Inter Miami): "I personally think that this club is not ready for Messi's arrival. We have a temporary stadium, people can just walk on the pitch, there are no gates. We also leave for the stadium without security. I think they aren't ready. But I hope he comes." [espn]
BJ Callaghan was asked who stood out and made a name for themselves tonight.
“Jalen Neal. He came in at half-time and looked like he’s been playing for a long time at the national team level.”
19-year-old Neal played his third ever game for the USMNT tonight.
The Philippines lost the game, but their goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel can walk away her head held high. 👏🏾
She had 6 saves today, with an impressive double save right before Switzerland’s 2nd goal.
McDaniel was born and raised in California to an American dad and a Filipino mom.
USMNT defender Chris Richards is from Birmingham, Alabama.
As a kid, there weren’t many options to play soccer in his hometown, forcing Richards to move to Texas in 2016.
Tonight, he is back home supporting Birmingham Legion FC— a club that’s been competing in USL since 2019.
Young American currently playing in Spain has been called up to Guatemala national team. 🇺🇸🇬🇹🇪🇸
Acacia Edwards is a 20-year-old forward at Málaga. She’s eligible for Guatemala because of her grandfather.
A California native, she went off to Spain right after high school in 2022
It’s great to see Korbin Albert getting called up to the USWNT for the first time.
The 20-year-old was a star for Notre Dame, scoring 28 goals in 44 games as a midfielder.
She gave up two more years of college for a move to PSG this year, instead of opting for the NWSL.
Jurgen Klinsmann on the USMNT 🗣️
“The expectation [in Copa América] is to go far. Semifinals would be fantastic like we did in 2016.”
“I asked the federation years ago about participating in the Copa América as often as possible because you need these games to learn and grow.”
Until last night, I thought U.S. Soccer will keep Gregg Berhalter even if they get grouped in the Copa América.
However, seeing all the American soccer reporters, analysts, and fans turn on him, it’s hard to see him stay now.
One thing U.S. Soccer doesn’t want is negative PR.
Perú coach Jorge Fossati gives warning to
#CANMNT
😳
“Canada used excessive force against Argentina. There was a thin line between strength and violence.”
“If we have to use our fists, then we WILL use our fists. We won’t shy away.” 👊🏾
Canada v Perú game is gonna be good 🍿
Nimfasha Berchimas was born in Burundi and moved to the U.S. as a kid, settling in High Point, North Carolina.
After being signed by Charlotte academy, his dad drove him everyday after school for training, about an hour and half commute each way.
Sacrifices have paid off
#USMNT
Kasey Keller thinks U.S. Soccer won’t be firing Gregg Berhalter and admits that’s the worrying part.
“Normally what happens when you come into a tournament and you fail, there’s a shakeup to the system. I don’t think that’s going to happen,” he told ESPN.
#USMNT
Ricardo Pepi on pressure 🗣️
“Pressure is not being able to have food for your family on dinner time. That’s what real pressure is.”
“I don’t think pressure is playing the sport I love, something I grew up playing as a little kid. I don’t consider that pressure.”
#USMNT
@joshua_reports
I mean Leicester do have a Thai billionaire so it’s not like they had financial problems. And it’s true Girona are owned by CFG, but it’s not like they’re out here spending big on transfers. What they’re doing is very impressive.
Tim Ream became a professional player at 22, after college.
After two years in MLS, he cancelled his honeymoon for a Premier League move to Bolton in 2012.
He then moved to Fulham in 2015. Today, his contract’s been extended to 2025.
What a journey it’s been so far 👏🏾
#USMNT
Benjamín Cremaschi recently revealed the conversation he had with Argentina U-20 coach Javier Mascherano 🗣️
“He was very honest, he told me what was best for me.”
“I understood it perfectly and that’s why I chose to go with the U.S.”
“I hope to go to the Olympics.”
#USMNT
Sevilla got 2 lucky goals against Manchester United at Old Trafford. But there was nothing lucky about tonight, as they destroyed the English club 3-0.
Incredible scenes in Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. What an atmosphere 🤩
Everybody knows Christian Pulisic as a Croatian-American. However, he has as much Italian heritage as Croatian heritage.
His grandfather, Mate Pulišić, married an Italian woman Johanna Di Stefano after moving to the US.
He said his grandma would be proud of this move.
#USMNT
Jermaine Jones on Landon Donovan’s dual-national comments
“When I came to this country, I did everything I was asked to. I learned the language and tried to be like everyone else born and raised here.”
“But I don’t feel the same appreciation because I wasn’t born here.”
#USMNT
@SelecaoTalk
Gary Neville and Roy Keane specifically mentioned Italian teams but you and that Manchester United fan you quote tweeted immediately thought of Barcelona. Your hatred for Pep Guardiola seems to be growing everyday.
@jackkenmare_
I don’t understand why futsal is not a part of the Olympics. We see 3v3 basketball, surfing, skateboarding, etc. Futsal seems popular enough to be included, with many nations willing to send teams.
Yunus Musah, who was eligible for 3 other countries, debuted for USMNT around 3 years ago this time.
This month, he had a chance to welcome Kristoffer Lund, who chose to represent USMNT over Denmark.
The smile between them two during the national anthem was beautiful to see 🇺🇸
Folarin Balogun probably thought USMNT has a huge fanbase because his social media was spammed by Americans.
Then in his first game, he played in front of 90% Mexican fans. The second game, it was a half-empty stadium.
And now? He played in front of 16k fans in a 22.5k stadium
FC Dallas keeper Maarten Paes is close to getting Indonesian citizenship and representing the Indonesia national team.
It’s too late for the Asian Cup in January, but Paes will play in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
He led MLS in save percentage this season with 76.4%. 🇮🇩
#DTID
USMNT legend Earnie Stewart joined PSV as Director of Football this year— appointing Peter Bosz as the manager and signing Ricardo Pepi, Sergiño Dest, and Malik Tillman.
PSV have won 15 out of 15 league matches and reached the UCL knockout stage for the first time in 8 years. 👏🏾
USMNT legend DaMarcus Beasley spent three years at PSV, where he won two league titles and helped the club reach the Champions League semifinals.
Last week, he visited his former stadium, and took a photo with Earnie Stewart, Sergiño Dest, Ricardo Pepi, and Malik Tillman. 🙌🏽🇺🇸
New MLS side San Diego FC are building a $150 million residential academy “Right to Dream”, along with a private school for grades six through 12.
It’s a free academy and school set to train the best talent in the US.
Joaquín Escoto, founder of Alianza de Fútbol, is in charge.
Brian McBride on U.S. Soccer 🗣️
“They restructured. I was supposed to take a different position but the budget didn’t come through. So it went away. I was hurt.
“I haven’t talked to Matt Crocker.”
“Decisions were made not for technical side of things but for business.”
#USMNT
No Italy, Colombia, Egypt, or Algeria at the 2022 World Cup.
That means we lost some of the biggest and most passionate fanbases traveling to Qatar this winter.
Johnny Cardoso on his connection with the U.S. 🗣️
“It all started with my parents coming to the U.S. I was born at the time of the 9/11 attack and returned to Brazil shortly after.”
“But I’ve always felt American inside me, the opportunity to play for the USMNT is incredible.”
Tony Meola on Gregg Berhalter making
#USMNT
players stand up one by one to tell Gio Reyna he hasn’t been good enough 🗣️
“If it were me at 20 years old, I probably would’ve walked out the room.” 😂
[via Soccer America]
Luca De La Torre on moving to La Liga from Eredivisie 🗣️
“The level of football is higher [here] obviously, both physically and technically.”
“When I was playing in Holland, the fans called me ‘Frenkie De Jong from Aldi’ which is like De Jong from a cheap supermarket.”😂
#USMNT
John Tolkin on Walker Zimmerman 🗣️
“Walker suggested that we start journaling about this trip. It will help us stay grounded and live in the moment.“
“He said he doesn’t remember much from the World Cup so he does it now to really remember these moments.”
#USMNT
#Olympic2024
I’m loving the banter in the USMNT camp already.
Weston McKennie to Folarin Balogun: “You know ramen noodles?”
Chris Richards: “Ramen noodles is worldwide, what are you talking about? How about Corn dogs?”
McKennie: “Leggo my Eggos.”
Everyone is talking about Weston McKennie in this clip but look who was the first one to confront César Montes. It was Yunus Musah.
I’ve been watching Musah playing at Valencia for 3 years. I’ve never seen him that angry or get into fights.
#USMNT
Sophia Smith used to commute 3-4 hours in round tip to Denver from Fort Collins after school for practices.
She’d practice for 2 hours, do her homework, and eat dinner in the car so she could shower and go straight to sleep once she got back home.
Sacrifices paid off.
#USWNT
Guatemala called up many Guatemalan-Americans for training camps ahead of W Gold Cup qualifier vs El Salvador.
Among them was teenage sensation Marisol Stosich, born and raised in Idaho to Guatemalan mom.
She speaks fluent Spanish and said her family cried after her call-up🇬🇹🇺🇸
American midfielder Aidan Morris is making an instant impact at Middlesbrough following his $4 million this summer from Columbus Crew. He’s winning over their fans very quickly. 👏🏾
He was one of the best players today as they beat Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United 3-0.
#USMNT
Luca De La Torre: “Growing up in San Diego, I was the only white guy in my teams. Other players were all Mexican.”
“My dad is from Canary Islands in Spain. So he was very happy when I signed for Celta Vigo. He even stopped speaking to me in English for two months.” 😂
#USMNT
Spanish legend Joaquín Sánchez says goodbye tonight in tears.
The 41-year-old tied Andoni Zubizarreta's La Liga record with 622 appearances.
He was one of the 3 active players from the 2002 World Cup, along with Gianluigi Buffon and Zlatan Ibahimović.
Tim Ream 🗣️
“I’m not stupid. I’m gonna be 37 years old this week, and the World Cup is a year and a half away.”
“If I’m there, amazing. If not, there’s not a whole lot I can complain about, right?”
“I can’t feel hard done by because I’ve already played in a World Cup.”
#USMNT
CBS Sports confirmed that Yunus Musah, who’s a Muslim, will play today’s game against Jamaica while fasting.
He won’t be eating or drinking until 8pm, when the sun sets in Arlington, Texas. The game starts at 6pm local time.
He’s also been waking up at 5am to pray
#USMNT
Kevin Paredes on John Brooks: “It’s been great having someone that can speak English with me. First day I got here, he came to the photoshoot to introduce himself. I then wanted to train by myself with one of the coaches and he came from his day off to train with me.”
#USMNT
USMNT legend Kasey Keller on the January camp 🗣️
“I understood it a little bit back in the day. There were a lot more players on the national team playing in MLS.”
“Now, it’s almost a disservice to call it a national team camp, because it’s really not.”
[via Fútbol Americas]
Zach Booth and Taylor Booth did a post-match interview together.
Zach: “We had a bet. I’m really proud of Taylor, I like this rivalry. Next time, I hope it’s me with a hat trick. Tonight, I will pay for dinner.”
Taylor: “I’m gonna make sure it’s 5-star and expensive.” 😂
#USMNT
Yunus Musah on attendance in games vs Jamaica and México 🗣️
“When the stadium is not full, it’s hard because the atmosphere isn’t great so we have to dig energy from ourselves.”
“It’s better to play in full stadium like [vs México] even if 95% of fans are against you.”
#USMNT
Ricardo Pepi 🗣️
“It still seems like a dream: scoring against México and playing in Europe. A lot has happened in the last 6 months, I haven't had time to think about what I've done.”
“We went out on the pitch to teach them, that's what we did, the result says it all.”
#USMNT
Matt Miazga on his relationship with Gregg Berhalter 🗣
“We didn’t see eye to eye on few things in the past and that has affected me from being called up. But it is what it is.”
“I’d like to say few things but I’ll refrain from that. You guys will eventually find out.”
#USMNT
Josh Sargent on becoming a young father 🗣️
“I know it sounds weird because I’m very young, but I’ve always been a very family oriented guy. I’ve been with my wife since we were 14.”
“Having a baby puts perspective on things and makes you not so stressed about football.”
#USMNT
Former USMNT midfielder Jermaine Jones is now the head coach of USL’s Central Valley Fuego.
On Tuesday, his team got eliminated in the U.S. Open Cup by El Farolito Soccer Club— a semi pro team named after a Mexican restaurant chain in San Francisco.
This is El Farolito’s story
The U.S. born goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is a part of the Japanese squad for the upcoming Asian Cup this month.
The 21-year-old was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ghanaian-American father and Japanese mother.
Suzuki is expected to be Japan’s starting keeper in this tournament.
Kevin Paredes is facing death threats and racist abuse because of fake quotes about him insulting Morocco.
“In this day and age, everyone believes everything on social media. It can really ruin someone’s mental health or just their mind in general,” he told The Athletic.
#USMNT
Earlier today, Indy Eleven ownership group Keystone accused the city of backing out from $1.5 billion Eleven project, which includes a 20,000 seater stadium.
Indianapolis mayor Joe Hogsett then announced plans to bid for an MLS franchise with an undisclosed ownership group. 😳
Jesús Ferreira🗣️
“We’re all humans. We all see social media and the comments, and obviously it gets to us.”
“I’m starting to realize that each year I play there’s going to be more hate. So it’s knowing how to block that off, proving them wrong, and just playing my game.”
#USMNT
New USWNT coach Emma Hayes responded to Spanish World Cup and Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí, who called her Chelsea side “dirty” 😳
“When someone says something like that publicly, it shows you’ve rattled them.”
Hayes also spoke about beating Spain for Olympic gold medal 👀
USMNT legend Tony Meola on Copa América 🗣️
“Gregg Berhalter now has to take this team to the next step. I don’t think we’ve seen that yet.”
“They need a signature win, I don’t care if it’s Brazil or Colombia.”
“We keep talking about México matches. We did this 25 years ago.”
🇨🇦🇭🇷 Niko Sigur explains switching to Canada from Croatia.
“I have utmost respect for Croatia. But this was the decision I wanted to make.”
“As much as I’m Croatian, I’m Canadian. I love Canada. I love Croatia too but I want to play for Canada.”
#CanMNT
[via OneSoccer]
USMNT’s Luca De La Torre will play under Rafa Benítez at Celta Vigo, a top coach who’s been at elite clubs.
More importantly, Benítez speaks English, which is great for Luca who still can’t speak fluent Spanish.
Benítez: How’s your Spanish?
Luca: Good, getting better. 😂
Fabian Johnson has to be the most underrated and disrespected player by the USMNT fans.
At times, he was the best player for the USMNT and was versatile enough to play in multiple positions.
But nowadays, he gets put in the same category as other German-Americans who flopped.
The 28-year-old Midge Purce’s achievements so far.
✅ Graduated from Harvard University.
✅ Co-founded the Black Women's Players Collective.
✅ Serving a six-year term as a member of the Board of Overseers at Harvard.
✅ Won the NWSL Championship and was named MVP.
#USWNT
@fkalexbelike
@RockkStarrrrr
He’s literally a TEENAGER who just got fame and large amount of money thrown at him, and this GROWN woman is taking advantage of that.
Jurgen Klinsmann 🗣
“In my time with
#USMNT
, I tried to get players (to move) overseas, get them clubs in other countries. Now 80, 90% of the squad play in Europe. Many are at Champions League teams, which was unheard of before. So the quality definitely rose.” [The Athletic]
We could see USMNT games in Hawaii soon 👀
Hawaii is planning to build the new Aloha Stadium by 2026, which will seat 35,000 and is estimated to cost less than $500 million.
It will host a variety of sports, such as American football, soccer, and rugby.
[Front Office Sports]
Ricardo Pepi 🗣️
“One of the main reasons to come here [Groningen] was because Luis Suárez played here,”
“We have a lot in common. We come from the same culture and both have the Latino blood. Him Uruguayan and me Mexican. And I am just as hungry for goals as he is.”
#USMNT
@usmntonly
I wouldn’t be surprised if Jesse Marsch resigns from Canada to take over the USMNT when Gregg Berhalter gets sacked. He really wants that job it seems.
Japan got invited to the Copa América back in 2019. They sent a mostly U-23 squad, which was preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
Despite going out of group stage, the players got a valuable experience playing against quality teams. Japan then reached the semifinals in the Olympics
“Why not make this tournament mean something?”
— Herculez Gomez criticized US Soccer for not bringing a U23 focused team to the Gold Cup to prepare for the Olympics. 🗣️
@herculezg
Malik Tillman is one of the brightest American talents, and Taylor Booth might have had something to do with his USMNT commitment 👀
“We played 2/3 years together at Bayern youth. I was always in his ears saying come play for America, and he finally made the right decision!” 😂
Ricardo Pepi on why he chose the USMNT over México 🗣️
“México wanted me to play for their U-20s and eventually make my way up to the first team and I felt like I’m past that.”
“Eventually the U.S. gave me better opportunities and it was easy to decide where I wanted to go.”
79-year-old American billionaire Bill Foley is making huge investments in Bournemouth with a £90 million new stadium and £32 million training ground 🤑
“I have big ambitions for this team, and I’m running out of time. So I have to make sure I do things quickly and efficiently.”
You guys already know México are the real home team in this Copa América. But guess who’s the second home team? Colombia.
There are almost 3 million Colombian-Americans in the U.S.
You can host a game in New Jersey, Miami, Orlando, Houston, or Santa Clara, they will be there.
After the game against Brazil, Gregg Berhalter gave the USMNT players a few days off to relax before rejoining the camp for the Copa América.
Everyone spent those few holidays differently.
But then there’s Mark McKenzie, who got married to his long-time girlfriend Carley. 💍