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Julie Ertz ahead of final game with USWNT: 'It's not because mama can't play'

Ahead of her USWNT send-off on Thursday, Julie Ertz reflected on the United States’ World Cup disappointment and why she’s ready to move onto her next stage in life.

2023 MLS odds: Bettors back Lionel Messi, Inter Miami against Toronto FC

Lionel Messi will be a game-time decision for Inter Miami against Toronto FC. Here are the odds for their MLS match on Wednesday.

Most of Spain's women's players end national team boycott after government intervenes

Most of Spain’s World Cup-winning players have ended their boycott after an agreement was reached regarding structural changes at the country’s soccer federation.

Champions League Match Day 1: Mbappé rescues PSG, Barcelona looking strong

The group stage of the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League season kicked off on Tuesday. Here are five takeaways from Match Day 1.

Goalie scores! Lazio keeper's stoppage-time header salvages tie in Champions League

Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel came forward and headed in a stoppage-time equalizer to earn the Roman club a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid.

2023 soccer odds: Bettors back Lionel Messi, Inter Miami against Toronto FC

Lionel Messi will be a game-time decision for Inter Miami against Toronto FC. Here are the odds for their MLS match on Wednesday.

Boston awarded NWSL's 15th team in latest move to establish women's soccer in city

Women’s professional soccer is returning to Boston. The NWSL announced that Boston has been awarded a franchise that will begin play in 2026.

Spain players arrive at training camp despite objecting to call-up

Some of Spain’s World Cup-winning players have started reporting to training camp despite not wanting to be called up for the national team.

Christian Pulisic struggles in first Italian Derby with AC Milan | SOTU

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down Christian Pulisic’s substandard performance in his first Italian derby and how he can get back on track for the rest of the season.

Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi heating up in Europe | SOTU

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse debate whether the new young USA center-forwards in Europe, Ricardo Pepi and Flo Balogun, are real candidates for the USMNT roster, and on top of that who they like more currently between the two.

USMNT Stock Watch: Weston McKennie shines for Juventus, big questions at center back

With the new season in Europe heating up and MLS entering the stretch run, it’s the perfect time to see where members of the USMNT’s player pool stand.

How will Christian Pulisic perform in his first Milan Derby vs Inter? | SOTU

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse discuss Christian Pulisic’s strong success with AC Milan so far this season and how they want to see his continued growth with the club as he faces his biggest test yet against Inter.

Matt Crocker: "I'm really lucky with Gregg, Gregg is what I call a legacy coach" | SOTU

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse discuss Matt Crocker’s first media appearance regarding Gregg Berhalter since his return and they breakdown Crocker’s quote saying, “I’m really lucky with Gregg, Gregg is what I call a legacy coach, somebody that doesn’t just want to improve the performance of the senior team. He views his input in terms of supporting the overall pathway, in the style of play, supporting the youth national coaches, and we want to do exactly the same on the women’s side.” thoughts with Matt Crocker. They then look ahead the second international window in early October where the USMNT matchup with Ghana and Germany.

Breakdown of USMNT's 4-0 win vs Oman, and what it means going forward | SOTU

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down and grade the USMNT’s 4-0 win versus Oman. They talk about who impressed in this international window and who they want to see more of looking ahead to the second international window in early October where the USMNT matchup with Ghana and Germany.

Sebastian Driussi scores in 75' to help Austin FC trim into Portland's lead

Sabastian Driussi scored in 75′ to help Austin FC trim into the Portland Timbers’ lead.

Ten Hag denies Man United is in crisis after latest Premier League loss

Following a 3-1 loss to Brighton on Saturday, Manchester United has now lost three of its first five games to start the season.

Luis Rubiales given restraining order after denying wrongdoing in front of Spanish judge

Former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales is prohibited from contacting Jenni Hermoso, who he kissed on the lips last month at the Women’s World Cup.

Spain women maintain national team boycott as coach delays picking squad

The new coach of Spain’s women’s team had to delay the announcement of her first squad amid players’ boycott of the national team.

Spain's women's team still in revolt one day before new coach names Nations League squad

The players who won the Women’s World Cup for Spain are still in revolt one day before their new coach announces her first squad.

USMNT defender Sam Vines mistakenly left off of Antwerp's Champions League roster

USMNT defender Sam Vines left off of Antwerp’s Champions League roster due to a clerical error.

Pep Guardiola returns to Manchester City after recovering from back operation

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has returned to the club after recovering from his recent back operation.

USMNT welcomes 'healthy competition' between Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi

After decades of scoring woes, the U.S. men suddenly have a two young, prolific, European-based strikers vying for the starting job up front.

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Portugal stays perfect, Italy closes in on red-hot England

This month’s slate of qualifying matches for the 2024 UEFA European Championship in Germany wrapped up on Tuesday. Here are six takeaways.

Germany beats France 2-1 to end its winless run days after removing coach

Germany beat World Cup runner-up France 2-1 in a friendly to lift some of the gloom around the team hosting the European Championship next year.

Lionel Messi sits out of Argentina's World Cup qualifying match at Bolivia

Lionel Messi will sit out Argentina’s World Cup qualifying match in Bolivia.

Megan Rapinoe, Julie Ertz get called up to USWNT for final time

USWNT interim head coach Twila Kilgore named her 27-player roster for the September friendlies vs. South Africa.

Did we see evolution in Berhalter's coaching style? | SOTU

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse discuss what they are looking for from Gregg Berhalter and break down the USMNT performance vs Uzbekistan and preview the matchup with Oman. What lineup changes would you like to see?

Berhalter Era 2.0 begins with a 3-0 Win over Uzbekistan | SOTU

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse discuss how the Gregg Berhalter 2.0 era began with a USMNT 3-0 win versus Uzbekistan. They talk about the lineup changes made and who impressed and preview potential lineups vs. Oman.

Where will Christian Pulisic rank among all-time greats for AC Milan? | SOTU

Alexis Lalas and David Mosse discuss how Christian Pulisic has flourished in his role with AC Milan and whether he can score 10+ goals this season. They also talk about where Pulisic could potentially land amongst the pantheon of US soccer greats.

Inter Miami is cruising without Messi, and Argentina is flourishing with Messi | SOTU

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse discuss the Messi effect in Inter Miami, especially how they have grown and learned from Messi in his short time there. They also discuss has Messi has not missed a beat competing on the national team level with Argentina and how he continues to beat father time.