Tag Archives: US Soccer

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, but attending might require a second mortgage rather than just passion for the game. Tickets for the US-hosted matches, especially the final, are clocking in at eye-watering prices that are pushing loyal football fans aside. Football is famously the world’s people’s game—anyone with a ball, some friends, and space can …

In an unexpected twist at the FIFA World Cup 2026, former US President Donald Trump’s intervention led to the reversal of a red card issued to a US player. The decision has shocked fans and analysts alike, raising questions about external influence in football’s biggest tournament. When Politics Intersected with Football The FIFA World Cup 2026 was already brimming with …

Despite America’s prominence in global sports, its youth soccer system hasn’t produced a single top-50 player in the last decade. The reason? Money — a costly pay-to-play model keeps many talented kids locked out before they can even start. Pay-to-Play: The Gatekeeper of Youth Soccer in America When Matt Crocker became US Soccer’s sporting director in 2023, he tasked a …