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Soccer America Trivia Contest - Soccer America From now through June 8, Soccer America will publish a series of trivia quizzes, with multiple chances to win a free annual subscription.

Play Soccer America Trivia. Easy. Five cool World Cup trivia questions. Great prize each week. Bonus… if you’ve never read Soccer America, you'll get our World Cup newsletter. Free!
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Mexico unveils 100,000-strong security deployment for World Cup - Soccer America Mexico will deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at three host cities, one of which, Guadalajara, has been plagued by cartel violence.

Mexico's nearly 100,000-strong World Cup security deployment would include 20,000 military personnel, including National Guard troops, and 55,000 police officers, as well as members of private security companies. Guadalajara saw much drug cartel violence.
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Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking U.S. World Cup hopefuls in Italy, France and MLS. Plus, an American in the Eternal Derby. - Soccer America There is a strong argument that the top story on the U.S. national team is Christian Pulisic’s form.

#USMNT WEEKEND WATCH
AC Milan (Christian Pulisic) vs. Inter Milan, Serie A
Sunday, March 8, 3:45 pm ET Fox One, Paramount+

Brian Sciaretta: A solid performance from Pulisic in such a high-profile game can change the narrative on his form and give momentum.

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Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking U.S. World Cup hopefuls in Italy, France and MLS. Plus, an American in the Eternal Derby. - Soccer America There is a strong argument that the top story on the U.S. national team is Christian Pulisic’s form.

#USMNT WEEKEND TRACH
Hajduk Split (Rokas Pukstas) vs. Dinamo Zagreb, 1. HNL
Sunday, March 8, 10:00 am ET

SA's Brian Sciaretta: Pukstas has a good chance of being one of the team’s top young players next cycle.

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Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking U.S. World Cup hopefuls in Italy, France and MLS. Plus, an American in the Eternal Derby. - Soccer America There is a strong argument that the top story on the U.S. national team is Christian Pulisic’s form.

#USMNT WEEKEND WATCH
Columbus Crew (Max Arfsten, Taha Habroune, Patrick Schulte) vs. Chicago Fire, MLS
Saturday, March 7, 7:30 pm ET Apple TV

SA's Brian Sciaretta tracks World Cup hopefuls in MLS and around the globe.

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Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking U.S. World Cup hopefuls in Italy, France and MLS. Plus, an American in the Eternal Derby. - Soccer America There is a strong argument that the top story on the U.S. national team is Christian Pulisic’s form.

#USMNT WEEKEND WATCH
Toulouse (Mark Mckenzie) vs. Marseille (Tim Weah), Ligue 1
Saturday, March 7, 3:05 pm ET BeIN Sports, BeIN Sports Espanol

SA's Brian Sciaretta: For McKenzie, the opportunity is there for him to be a starter at the World Cup.

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On a roll: Five MLS players to keep an eye on this weekend - Soccer America With the MLS season in full swing, we’re looking at five players who are trending up that you should keep a close eye on in Matchday 3.

SA's @benwright.bsky.social calls out Colorado Rapid
Lucas Herrington as an emerging player to keep tabs on over the weekend.

It’s rare to see young center backs thrive so quickly in MLS, especially when coming from overseas.

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Soccer America Trivia Contest - Soccer America From now through June 8, Soccer America will publish a series of trivia quizzes, with multiple chances to win a free annual subscription.

Play Soccer America Trivia. Easy. Five cool World Cup trivia questions. Great prize each week. Bonus… if you’ve never read Soccer America, you'll get our World Cup newsletter. Free!
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On a roll: Five MLS players to keep an eye on this weekend - Soccer America With the MLS season in full swing, we’re looking at five players who are trending up that you should keep a close eye on in Matchday 3.

Watch out for @intermiamicf.bsky.social's Matteo Silvett, says SA's @benwright.bsky.social. An important piece of Miami’s @MLS Cup win last season

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On a roll: Five MLS players to keep an eye on this weekend - Soccer America With the MLS season in full swing, we’re looking at five players who are trending up that you should keep a close eye on in Matchday 3.

Seatlle Sounder Snyder Brunell is another youngster to keep on your radar, in @benwright.bsky.social's estimation. A good ball progressor already, who picks up smart positions around the box.

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Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking U.S. World Cup hopefuls in Italy, France and MLS. Plus, an American in the Eternal Derby. - Soccer America There is a strong argument that the top story on the U.S. national team is Christian Pulisic’s form.

#USMNT WEEKEND WATCH
Atalanta (Yunus Musah) vs. Udinese, Serie A
Saturday, March 7, 12 noon ET Paramount+

SA's Brian Sciaretta feels a good performance from Musah can give him a fighting chance to be on the World Cup team.

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On a roll: Five MLS players to keep an eye on this weekend - Soccer America With the MLS season in full swing, we’re looking at five players who are trending up that you should keep a close eye on in Matchday 3.

The @newyorkredbulls.com's Justin Che warrants the attention of SA's @benwright.bsky.social as a player to watch.

Under first year head coach Michael Bradley, #NYRB are dynamic and fearless, playing attractive attacking soccer with a youth-infused lineup.

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On a roll: Five MLS players to keep an eye on this weekend - Soccer America With the MLS season in full swing, we’re looking at five players who are trending up that you should keep a close eye on in Matchday 3.

SA's @benwright.bsky.social identifies the LA Galaxy's João Klauss as a player to keep an eye on this weekend.

With Puig, the best creator in MLS, out, Klauss is providing chance creation in a different way from a different position, and so far it’s working.

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Soccer America Trivia Contest - Soccer America From now through June 8, Soccer America will publish a series of trivia quizzes, with multiple chances to win a free annual subscription.

Play Soccer America Trivia. Easy. Five cool World Cup trivia questions. Great prize each week. Bonus… if you’ve never read Soccer America, you'll get our World Cup newsletter. Free!
socceramerica.com/trivia/

Iran women's team have 'so much concern' about families at home - Soccer America Iran coach Marziyeh Jafari said Wednesday her team had "so much concern" about their families at home as war rages with players "fully disconnected" from them during the Women's Asian Cup.

The Iran women's team have 'so much concern' about families at home.

They face host nation Australia on the Gold Coast Thursday after losing their opening game of the continental competition 3-0 to South Korea. @afp.com
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Inter Miami lands Nu stadium deal - Soccer America Inter Miami's new stadium at Miami Freedom Park will officially be named Nu Stadium.

@intermiamicf.bsky.social lands Nu stadium deal. The 26,700-seat venue is set to open on April 4 with Inter Miami - @austinfootballclub.bsky.social.
@pkedit.bsky.social
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Soccer America Trivia Contest - Soccer America From now through June 8, Soccer America will publish a series of trivia quizzes, with multiple chances to win a free annual subscription.

Play Soccer America Trivia. Easy. Five cool World Cup trivia questions. Great prize each week. Bonus… if you’ve never read Soccer America, you'll get our World Cup newsletter. Free!
socceramerica.com/trivia/

What's Happening: Soccer events in U.S. World Cup cities - Soccer America The winter is the time for soccer award ceremonies and galas.

What's Happening: Soccer events in U.S. World Cup cities
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Marlon LeBlanc on steering Brooklyn FC's launch and the rise of young U.S. talent - Soccer America Brooklyn, the most populous (2.7 million) of New York City’s five boroughs, kicks off its pro soccer era on Sunday.

We want our team and our mold to be a reflection of the community and a team that Brooklyn will buy into. We went after New York players, guys with a connection to this community.
— Brooklyn FC coach Marlon LeBlanc, with SA's @mikewoitalla.bsky.social

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Mourning the World Cup - Soccer America Tuesday marked 100 days until the 2026 World Cup opens on June 11 with two games in Mexico. SUBSCRIBE TO KEEP READING Get free unlimited access for over 50% off! Enter PROMO CODE: SOCCER2026 for $26 y...

My look at the World Cup, now 99 days out. It will be big shame if Iran doesn’t play. Fan support at SoFi would be stunning, one of the great stories of the tournament. (It was in 2022 when the USA beat Iran 1-0 in Doha.) www.socceramerica.com/mourning-the...

Racing Louisville's Bev Yanez blazes new trails for female coaches, working moms - Soccer America In 2025, Yanez made history as the first ever American and female American NWSL Coach of the Year.

SA's Jenna Pel profiles 2025 NWSL Coach of the Year, Racing Louisville's Bev Yanez, describing on- and off-field challenges and the paramount importance she places on motherhood and family life.

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Will Iran take part in the 2026 World Cup? - Soccer America The war in the Middle East triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran has raised the question of whether the Iranian national team will take part in the World Cup later this year, during which it i...

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Trinity Rodman deemed 'fine' ahead of USWNT's clash with Canada - Soccer America The last two Olympic gold medal-winning teams face off on Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio, when the USA hosts Canada.

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Soccer America Trivia Contest - Soccer America From now through June 8, Soccer America will publish a series of trivia quizzes, with multiple chances to win a free annual subscription.

Play Soccer America Trivia. Easy. Five cool World Cup trivia questions. Great prize each week. Bonus… if you’ve never read Soccer America, you'll get our World Cup newsletter. Free!
socceramerica.com/trivia/

U.S. Travel's Erik Hansen on the challenges and progress of preparing for 2026 World Cup tourists - Soccer America Erik Hansen, as the U.S. Travel Association’s senior vice president, head of government relations, represents the travel industry before Congress and the Executive Branch.

We have 120 million people watch the Super Bowl. There’ll be 5 to 6 billion eyes on the World Cup. That could influence opinions about the United States for decades to come.

— U.S.Travel's Erik Hansen, with SA's @mikewoitalla.bsky.social, on the tournament

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USMNT World Cup hopefuls: Noahkai Banks' mixed feelings, goals for Balogun and Wright - Soccer America Folarin Balogun scored another goal for Monaco.

🇺🇸YANKS IN EUROPE: GERMANY🇩🇪
Bild ratings: 1=high; 6=low
Noahkai Banks (Augsburg) 2
James Sands (St. Pauli) 3
Kristopher Lund (FC Cologne) 5
Joe Scally (Bor. M’Gladbach) 5
Damion Downs (Hamburg) 5

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USMNT World Cup hopefuls: Noahkai Banks' mixed feelings, goals for Balogun and Wright - Soccer America Folarin Balogun scored another goal for Monaco.

🇺🇸YANKS IN EUROPE: ITALY🇮🇹
Gazzetta dello Sport ratings: 1=low; 10=high
Weston McKennie (Juventus) 6.5
Yunus Musah (Atalanta) 6
Christian Pulisic (AC Milan) 5

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USMNT World Cup hopefuls: Noahkai Banks' mixed feelings, goals for Balogun and Wright - Soccer America Folarin Balogun scored another goal for Monaco.

🇺🇸YANKS IN EUROPE: FRANCE🇫🇷
L’Equipe ratings: 1=low; 10=high
Folarin Balogun (Monaco) 6
Tim Weah (Marseille) 5
Mark McKenzie (Toulouse) 4
Tanner Tessmann (Lyon) 4

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USMNT World Cup hopefuls: Noahkai Banks' mixed feelings, goals for Balogun and Wright - Soccer America Folarin Balogun scored another goal for Monaco.

🇺🇸YANKS IN EUROPE: ENGLAND🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Sky Sports ratings: 1=low; 10=high
Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United) 6

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Soccer America Trivia Contest - Soccer America From now through June 8, Soccer America will publish a series of trivia quizzes, with multiple chances to win a free annual subscription.

How well do you know your #USMNT history? Still time to enter this week's #SoccerAmericaTrivia.
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