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Here is the 60-player #usmnt preliminary roster for the Concacaf Nations League semi and final to be held next month. Final roster will be announced on or before March 10. All players on that roster must be selected from the preliminary roster. #CNL

Can San Diego FC become the epicenter of North American soccer? It would take time, but backed by access to Mexican youth players and plans to have the highest operating budget of any MLS academy, here's what SDFC are aiming to achieve through Right to Dream www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Arena said he didn’t hear his name being chanted. I asked him if he had ever heard it. He said, “I’ve heard my name spoken and with a lot of four letter words in front and behind.” #Quakes74

The Bruce Arena era in San Jose is off and running. Jamar Ricketts with the goal off a feed from Beau Leroux. That's Ricketts first MLS goal. Leroux with an assist on his MLS debut. #Quakes74

Beau Leroux, who was just signed this week, is getting the start in central midfield for #Quakes74 tonight as Mark-Anthony Kaye has been dealing with an injury. Big moment for the San Jose State product.

Okay. Let’s see if I can get this right. ESPN colleague Francisco De Laurentiis reporting that Micael’s transfer from Houston to Palmeiras is nearly done, with only a medical remaining. Houston getting around $5m plus a sell on percentage. #HoldItDown www.espn.com.br/futebol/merc...

Macario's goal, Yohannes' passing give #uswnt a boost in #SheBelievesCup. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

FT: #uswnt 2-0 Colombia. The U.S. prevails in a physical match with goals from Macario and Sentnor. I'd say if Hayes is looking to "bridge the gap" and expand the player pool, it was a case of mission accomplished. Still two more games in the #SheBelievesCup, but a positive first step for the U.S.

Wow. Goal #uswnt! Sentnor with an absolute dart from distance to put the U.S. up 2-0. Heck of a strike at any time, but what a way to score your first international goal.

HT: #uswnt 1-0 Colombia. Deserved lead for the U.S., with Yohannes, Macario and Coffey impressing. Still some nervy moments in the back, with McKeown getting beaten a couple of times, but U.S. looks to be on track.

Goal #uswnt! Macario with the close-range finish. Yohannes found Ryan on the wing with a delightful ball and her centering feed found Macario for the first-time finish. Macario's first goal for the #uswnt in nearly three years.

Just two days until the start of the #MLS regular season. So here is ESPN's team-by-team preview for the 2025 campaign. www.espn.com/soccer/insid...

Denver's 2026 #NWSL expansion team announced a fan voting process to choose from six options for the team name. Denver FC Denver Peak FC Denver Elevate FC Colorado 14ers FC Colorado Summit FC Denver Gold FC A lot of "FC"... I like 14ers. Unique and still plenty of good imagery options.

‪MLS is celebrating its 30th season in 2025. If its first 30 years were about survival,what will the next 30 years bring? A look at how spending on players, revenue growth & broadcast rights might evolve. And even how pro/rel might factor into the league's future. #MLS www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Not unusual for Americans to invest in overseas clubs, but sources in Europe confirming that the Craft Family, which owns USL Championship side FC Tulsa, is acquiring a majority stake in Italy Serie C side US Triestina Calcio 1918.

Not that Tom needs it, but can confirm. Question now is how quickly can Portland find a replacement. Or replacements. Tough to find one player who can replace Evander's production. #RCTID #FCCincy

SheBelieves Cup: Macario returns to #uswnt roster.

If you're a non football fan trying to fit in at a Super Bowl party just shake your head and say "you gotta catch that" any time someone doesn't catch it

Josh Sargent opens the scoring for Norwich City against Derby County. That's four goals in his last three games. With Ricardo Pepi out for an extended period now (and Folarin Balogun too), Sargent's form is a welcome development for Mauricio Pochettino and the #usmnt.

PSV Eindhoven manager Peter Bosz: ""We assume that Ricardo Pepi will be out for the rest of the season." #usmnt www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Statement from the #NASL on this week’s verdict in the antitrust case it brought against the U.S. Soccer Federation and #MLS. www.nasl.com/news/2025/02...

After an incredible response, it's back for Year #3!! Because I am an attorney and a certified MLS sicko, I have run a comparison of the 2024 and 2025 MLS roster rules. Below is a thread to highlight a few of the changes🧵

The NWSL has created a $5 million restitution fund to be given to players, both past & present, who experienced abuse. The fund was created as part of a settlement that stemmed from allegations of emotional and sexual misconduct that rocked the league in 2021. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

INBOX: #Quakes74 and Carlos Gruezo have agreed to a mutual termination of the player's contract. I recall some decent moments in 2023, but 2024 he didn't come close to living up to his billing.

The jury verdict form in the NASL case reveal that it decided all claims in favor of US Soccer and MLS because it concluded NASL failed to establish that either D1 and D2 sanctioned soccer leagues were "relevant markets" 1/

Getting word that the #USSF and #MLS have prevailed on all counts in the antitrust lawsuit filed against them by the #NASL. I'm sure there will be an appeal, so this isn't the end of the case, but a big win for USSF/MLS.

From ESPN colleague @tomhamiltonespn.bsky.social ... In the same week that Ricardo Pepi was laid low by a knee injury, he's signed a new contract with PSV. #usmnt www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Inbox: #Quakes74 has announced Luchi Gonzalez as its new academy director. To be clear, Gonzalez is more than qualified to take on this role, given his past experience in Dallas. But given he is seven months removed from managing the first team, I still find it just odd.

An update on the defamation lawsuit filed by former Houston Dash manager James Clarkson against the #NWSL, NWSLPA and others. Clarkson has settled with two of the defendants; the law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges, as well as one of the attorney's, Arianna Scavetti. (1/x)

PSV Eindhoven manager Peter Bosz said today that Ricardo Pepi will be out "for a very long time." Brutal blow for Pepi. #usmnt www.espn.com/soccer/story...

The NASL vs. USSF/MLS anti-trust trial is nearing its conclusion. Closing arguments are tomorrow, with jury deliberations beginning on Monday. #NASL #MLS #USSF

According to Dutch outlet Eindhovens Dagblad, Ricardo Pepi suffered a knee injury vs. Liverpool and could miss a large part of the remaining season. The article is paywalled, but ESPN Netherlands has put up summary of it in Dutch if you care to give it a look. #usmnt www.espn.nl/voetbal/arti...

Denver is officially named the #NWSL 's 16th team. Controlling owner Rob Cohen tells ESPN: "This is about making the largest investment in women's sports, probably in history." More here. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

With ESPN colleagues @emilyskeogh.bsky.social and @tomhamiltonespn.bsky.social ... How Chelsea broke the women's transfer record to sign Naomi Girma. #cfc #uswnt www.espn.com/soccer/story...

It’s a year to the day that Jurgen Klopp shocked the football world by announcing his plans to leave Liverpool. Twelve months on, though, it’s a decision that has been well and truly vindicated. A long read on what has been an extraordinary year for #LFC. www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...

There are just three Mexican managers in Liga MX. A handful more are working abroad. Why aren't there more Mexican managers? My feature, with perspective from one of those managers, another Mexican DT & one would-be coach whose path went another direction: getconcacafed.substack.com/p/why-arent-...

Last call for my piece on #RSL and #usmnt midfielder Diego Luna.