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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.

There's still time tonight to enter #SoccerAmericaTrivia Contest. This week's category: #USMNT at 2014 World Cup. Easy to enter. Great prize (annual Soccer America sub). www.socceramerica.com/trivia/

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.

You can still enter #SoccerAmericaTrivia contest #2. Test your World Cup knowledge. Go 5/5 and you'll be entered in a drawing for a free annual subscription to Soccer America. Ace the quiz! www.socceramerica.com/trivia/

Apologies to @pkedit.bsky.social for copying his post from another site that I would leave if I could. But what he wrote is true:

No newspaper in the United States has covered soccer more and better in its history than the Washington Post. It saw demand and interest decades ago, and answered.

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.

Here's your chance to test your World Cup knowledge. Each quiz will consist of 5 questions, so easy to take. First quiz has some great trivia. www.socceramerica.com/trivia/

Max Arfsten on his Fresno youth soccer, college ball, and playing outside back for the USA - Soccer America In 2025, Arfsten led the USMNT field players in starts (16) and minutes (1,085) — and did so as an outlier in this era of American soccer.

Max Arfsten talks with SA's Mike Woitalla about his deep Fresno roots and how its unique soccer culture served him well. www.socceramerica.com/max-arfsten-...

Trinity Rodman, la nouvelle icône que le championnat américain devait retenir à tout prix L'attaquante du Washington Spirit en NWSL, Trinity Rodman (23 ans), a signé un contrat lucratif à plusieurs millions de dollars. Un tournant pour le Championnat américain, contraint de revoir ses stan...

De @maximeaubin1.bsky.social (qui retournera ici un jour) et @pkedit.bsky.social:

Trinity Rodman, la nouvelle icône que le championnat américain devait retenir à tout prix www.lequipe.fr/Football/Art...

Compiled the entirety of the MLS category on tonight's episode of Jeopardy including Bryce Wargin's fandom of @chicagofire.bsky.social

TelevisaUnivision platforms dominate U.S. soccer viewing - Soccer America Spanish-language audiences continue to dominate U.S. soccer viewing.

With the proliferation of English-language streaming options to watch soccer -- Peacock, Paramount+, Golazo Network and Fox One along with ESPN+ -- it's easy to forget that most soccer is still consumed by U.S. audiences in Spanish. www.socceramerica.com/televisauniv...

Opinion | Piggy Gets Polite

The last line of this from Maureen Dowd! www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...

USA-Paraguay Men’s Friendly Player Ratings - Soccer America The USMNT found a needed spark in a 2-1 win over Paraguay on Saturday night in Chester, Pennsylvania.

#USMNT Player Ratings from #USAvPAR www.socceramerica.com/usa-paraguay...

Why are USWNT players signing with clubs in Europe -- and can the NWSL stop it? While NWSL execs worry about USWNT players choosing European clubs, the lure of UEFA Women's Champions League clubs isn't going away.

Really good story by @jeffkassouf.bsky.social on flight of #USWNT players to Europe. Only thing limiting movement: small number of teams w/ money & ambition. I’d add #UWCL is big factor. Its prestige will skyrocket with CBS deal. Sorry, #CWCC (terrible crowds) is a joke.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Alex Morgan to be honored where her legend took root - Soccer America On Thursday, Alex Morgan will be honored in advance of the USA’s  friendly against Portugal at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Sam Coffey grew up watching Alex Morgan. "I had a poster of her on my wall. She’s like a hero for all of us and is someone that epitomizes what it means to leave something better than you found it.” #USWNT www.socceramerica.com/alex-morgan-...

Quite a few names from the past ...

Detroit City FC's Sean Mann weighs USL's pro/rel plans with the wisdom of experience - Soccer America In 2019, Detroit City FC transitioned from amateur to professional, joining the NISA from the NPSL. It moved to the USL Championship for the 2022 season.

⬆️⬇️Pro/rel is on the USL horizon. @danvaughn.bsky.social spoke with a person perfectly suited for insight into process: Sean Mann — CEO and co-founder of @detcityfc.com

www.socceramerica.com/detroit-city...

I hope, time and energy permitting, to converse here all week on soccer stuff. Lots going on!!!

I am headed to Austin today for #USMNT camp. Haven't been to Austin since June 2022 (and Jesus Ferreira's 4-goal game, remember?). What I remember is the heat (100-something in my car at Q2). It's supposed to be mid-90s all week. (It's mid-60s all year where I live, Albany CA).

Sure seem to start early these days!

Back in the day, #BallondOr was presented by France Football at year-end to generate readers during holidays. I discovered this 1975 issue (soccer!) at NYC’s Hotelings, looking to improve my poor French ahead of an internship. In less than 3 years, I was writing in French for FF.

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.

An NWSL Shield for the KC Current is no surprise, says SA's Jenna Pel. The Current is a finely balanced squad that has produced elite performances across every area of the field. www.socceramerica.com/on-track-to-...

FT: #USMNT 2-0 Japan. U.S. went to and, to its credit, took control of the game. A rarity. How much credit to players? Formation? Due to weaker opposition? Let the debate begin!

Concacaf WCQ tonight:
El Salvador 1-2 Suriname // Panama 1-1 Guatemala.
Standings: Suriname 4, El Salvador 3, Panama 2, Guatemala 1.
Keep in mind: The 3 group winners advance to World Cup finals. But ONLY top 2 group runners-up go the March 2026 playoffs.

On the Alyssa Thompson transfer fee ... we all love to write about new records this and that and wonder why fee isn't higher, but the reality is, who is Chelsea going to be bidding against? How many European clubs have a desire to spend?

Chelsea courting Alyssa Thompson compliments the NWSL but could concern a league in need of marquee names - Soccer America London is calling for one of the NWSL's brightest American stars. A report linking Chelsea's interest in Alyssa Thompson seemingly emerged on August 28.  SUBSCRIBE TO KEEP READING ★.LABOR DAY SALE.★ G...

NWSL players have pushed for a free market, and it means stars have more options ... including playing at well-financed European powers. A far cry from the days of #USWNT contracts, which kept most players at home. www.socceramerica.com/nwsl-chelsea...

Chelsea courting Alyssa Thompson compliments the NWSL but could concern a league in need of marquee names - Soccer America London is calling for one of the NWSL's brightest American stars. A report linking Chelsea's interest in Alyssa Thompson seemingly emerged on August 28.  SUBSCRIBE TO KEEP READING ★.LABOR DAY SALE.★ G...

As Angel City FC battles to reach the NWSL playoffs, their superstar Alyssa Thompson has long caught the eye of England's Chelsea FC, winner of six consecutive league titles.

SA's Jenna Pel asks if more young players will be tempted to ply their trade abroad.

www.socceramerica.com/nwsl-chelsea...

What makes the Sounders special - Soccer America We can't let the despicable behavior of Inter Miami players take away from how special the Seattle's victory is and how important it is for American soccer.

#SoundersFC took roster-building to new levels with their 2022 Champions League winners, but blew that out of the water with the team that humiliated the Messi mob on Sunday. www.socceramerica.com/what-makes-t...

Soccer America Archives (1975 Tampa Bay Rowdies launch) - Soccer America The Tampa Bay Rowdies are celebrating their 50th anniversary during this 2025 USL Championship season.

One of the great soccer stories of the 1970s was the rise of the Tampa Bay Rowdies, who celebrated their 50th anniversary and victory in Soccer Bowl 1. Here's a look at SA's coverage. 50 years ago! (Man, that feels a long time ago.)
www.socceramerica.com/soccer-ameri...

Malik Tillman scores in Bayer Leverkusen debut - Soccer America It did not take long for Malik Tillman to make an impression for his new team, Bayer Leverkusen.

Plus: the good (from all across the EFL Championship), the bad (Leverkusen's "boys") and the ugly (PSV loss) www.socceramerica.com/malik-tillma...

Rating NWSL's thriving rookies of the post-draft era: Riley Tiernan, Maddie Dahlien and Sarah Schupansky lead the pack - Soccer America A total of 42 rookies have made appearances through 16 match days. All 14 teams have fielded at least one rookie this season.

For @socceramerica.bsky.social, Jenna Pel rates the post-draft rookies in NWSL. www.socceramerica.com/rating-nwsls...

YouTube video by EFL MAN UTD SHOCK! | Grimsby Town v Manchester United extended highlights

I caught the Soccer Jones in 1971. Reading the British press on a trip to Spain (Sotogrande). I was fascinated that the English League had 92 teams. One team I followed was Grimsby Town (4th Division). Why? Our (NY) ABC anchor was named Roger Grimsby. Congrats, Mariners! youtube.com/watch?v=BD6u...

YouTube video by ESPN FC Yunus Musah can’t wait for the USMNT’s home World Cup 🏆 | The Football Reporters | ESPN FC

This Yunus Musah interview ...
Q: How supportive was Mauricio of taking time off this summer?
YM: "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah. [Pause] I spoke to the assistant ..."
(Honest ?: Has any #USMNT player ever talked with Poch outside of camps.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XTs...