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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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06.03.2026 23:49 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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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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06.03.2026 21:55 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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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06.03.2026 19:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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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05.03.2026 21:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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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05.03.2026 18:07 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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/

05.03.2026 14:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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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05.03.2026 12:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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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05.03.2026 01:51 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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...

04.03.2026 11:48 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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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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04.03.2026 19:13 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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...

Will Iran take part in the 2026 World Cup? www.socceramerica.com/will-iran-ta...

04.03.2026 18:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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.

Trinity Rodman deemed 'fine' ahead of USWNT's clash with Canada www.socceramerica.com/trinity-rodm...

04.03.2026 18:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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/

04.03.2026 17:22 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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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03.03.2026 16:35 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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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02.03.2026 20:56 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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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02.03.2026 20:54 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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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02.03.2026 20:42 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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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02.03.2026 20:37 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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.
www.socceramerica.com/trivia/

01.03.2026 18:51 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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What's Happening: Soccer events in U.S. World Cup cities - Soccer America The winter is the time for soccer award ceremonies and galas.

March 25 (Dallas)
The Univ. of North Texas will honor the late Norma Knobel Hunt by naming their stadium for her. She was mother of Clark Hunt, Chairman & CEO of the KC Chiefs & FC Dallas, and Dan Hunt, the FC Dallas president, and wife of the late Lamar Hunt.

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28.02.2026 20:50 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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What's Happening: Soccer events in U.S. World Cup cities - Soccer America The winter is the time for soccer award ceremonies and galas.

March 25-26 (Atlanta)
The Business of Soccer on the future of the sport in North America will be hosted by Sports Business Journal and Leaders in Sport at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in partnership with CONCACAF, Major League Soccer and the U.S. Soccer Federation.

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28.02.2026 17:51 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking U.S. World Cup hopefuls in MLS, England, Netherlands, Spain and France - Soccer America Tyler Adams made his return to AFC Bournemouth’s starting lineup last weekend for his first minutes since suffering a knee injury on Dec. 15.

#USMNT WEEKEND WATCH
Marseille (Tim Weah) vs. Lyon (Tanner Tessmann), Ligue 1
Sunday, March 1, 2:45 pm ET BeIN Sports, BeIN Sports Espanol

SA's Brian Sciaretta expects both Americans will start for their clubs and could very well start at the World Cup, too.

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28.02.2026 01:35 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking U.S. World Cup hopefuls in MLS, England, Netherlands, Spain and France - Soccer America Tyler Adams made his return to AFC Bournemouth’s starting lineup last weekend for his first minutes since suffering a knee injury on Dec. 15.

#USMNT WEEKEND WATCH
Real Oviedo vs. Atletico Madrid (Johnny Cardoso), LaLiga
Saturday, Feb. 28, 3 pm ET ESPN+, ESPN Deportes

SA's Brian Sciaretta reports the question is whether Cardoso can continue to play well and prove he was worth the pricey investment.

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28.02.2026 00:16 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking U.S. World Cup hopefuls in MLS, England, Netherlands, Spain and France - Soccer America Tyler Adams made his return to AFC Bournemouth’s starting lineup last weekend for his first minutes since suffering a knee injury on Dec. 15.

#USMNT WEEKEND WATCH
NY Red Bulls (Ethan Horvath) vs. New England (Matt Turner), MLS
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2:30 pm ET Apple TV

SA's Brian Sciaretta: Turner is most relevant for the USMNT, while Horvath has fallen out of the national team’s goalkeeper picture.

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27.02.2026 23:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking U.S. World Cup hopefuls in MLS, England, Netherlands, Spain and France - Soccer America Tyler Adams made his return to AFC Bournemouth’s starting lineup last weekend for his first minutes since suffering a knee injury on Dec. 15.

#USMNT WEEKEND WATCH
Heracles vs PSV (Ricardo Pepi, Sergino Dest), Eredivisie
Saturday, Feb. 28, 12:45 pm ET. ESPN+

SA's Brian Sciaretta: Pepi must continue to score at a rate that makes it impossible to ignore him. Dest has been consistently good all season.

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27.02.2026 23:45 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking U.S. World Cup hopefuls in MLS, England, Netherlands, Spain and France - Soccer America Tyler Adams made his return to AFC Bournemouth’s starting lineup last weekend for his first minutes since suffering a knee injury on Dec. 15.

As always on Friday in @socceramerica.bsky.social:

The invaluable guide for fans of the #USMNT on the weekend's key games by Brian Sciaretta. 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇳🇱🇪🇸🇫🇷

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27.02.2026 23:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking U.S. World Cup hopefuls in MLS, England, Netherlands, Spain and France - Soccer America Tyler Adams made his return to AFC Bournemouth’s starting lineup last weekend for his first minutes since suffering a knee injury on Dec. 15.

#USMNT WEEKEND WATCH
Bournemouth (Tyler Adams) vs. Sunderland, Premier League
Saturday, Feb. 28, 7:30 am ET USA, Universo

SA's Brian Sciaretta says, for USA, Adams is best midfielder at disrupting the attack of opposing teams and shielding his own backline.

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27.02.2026 23:17 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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On a roll: Five MLS players to keep an eye on this weekend - Soccer America The 2026 MLS season kicked off last weekend. All 30 teams were in action, beginning the long race toward MLS Cup at the end of the year. SUBSCRIBE TO KEEP READING Start for $0 & enjoy free unlimited a...

The @houstondynamo.com's new DP signing Guilherme scored with the only two shots he took in his team debut last week. SA's @benwright.bsky.social advises keeping him on your radar as the 2026 MLS season gets into gear.

#HoldItDown
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27.02.2026 19:41 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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On a roll: Five MLS players to keep an eye on this weekend - Soccer America The 2026 MLS season kicked off last weekend. All 30 teams were in action, beginning the long race toward MLS Cup at the end of the year. SUBSCRIBE TO KEEP READING Start for $0 & enjoy free unlimited a...

SA's @benwright.bsky.social recommends watching Earthquakes center back Daniel Munie, who scored an improbable brace last week in San Jose's 3-0 home victory over Sporting KC.

#Quakes74
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27.02.2026 19:25 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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On a roll: Five MLS players to keep an eye on this weekend - Soccer America The 2026 MLS season kicked off last weekend. All 30 teams were in action, beginning the long race toward MLS Cup at the end of the year. SUBSCRIBE TO KEEP READING Start for $0 & enjoy free unlimited a...

SA's @benwright.bsky.social calls out 17-year-old NY Red Bull Julian Hall as a top player to watch, versus the Revs on Saturday.

With 11 goals in 30 appearances at the MLS Next Pro level, he’s one of the more highly rated young prospects in the country.

#RBNY
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