Tag: United States men’s national team

Former USMNT Clint Dempsey on Coaching the Future: ‘Never Say Never’

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On Thursday, former US men’s national team legend Clint Dempsey finally made his debut as a coach. Dempsey, arguably the greatest player in the history of men’s American soccer, wasn’t trolling the technical area on an MLS field or in the USL. Wearing Crocs and a camouflage cap, he instead cut his teeth in Cary, North Carolina, in the inaugural 7-on-7 (TST) football contest. The tournament consists of 32 teams – some of which feature former professional players, while others include amateur talents. Dempsey, and everyone else, are chasing the…

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Leeds boss Javi Gracia is unsure if Tyler Adams will play again this season

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Leeds United manager Javi Gracia says he is not sure if Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams will play for his club again this season. Adams was forced to undergo surgery on a hamstring injury in March after he struggled with the problem prior to the international break. The 24-year-old injured a muscle during a training session ahead of Leeds’ 4-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on March 18 and was forced to withdraw from international duty with the USMNT, remaining in England where he went under the knife. Gracia, 52, said,…

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The USMNT’s Daryl Dyke is set to be suspended due to a suspected Achilles tendon injury

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USMNT international Daryl Dyke faces an extended period on the sidelines after suffering an Achilles tendon injury in West Brom’s win over Stoke. Al Sadd were taken off the field on a stretcher before the break in the 2-1 win after going down awkwardly. West Bromichino coach Carlos Corbran told reporters after the match Local media quotes. “Hock injuries are never easy to treat but we still have to assess. We need to know how much damage is showing and depending on that, we will know the months.” 45 +…

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With the USMNT and West Brom, Daryl Dike is expanding his role as No. 9

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Daryl Dyke set two primary goals ahead of this season: to reach the Premier League with West Bromwich Albion and to become the ‘man’ of his national team. His first months as a West Bromwich Albion player were difficult, as he suffered a season-ending hamstring injury in his second game as his side, looking for promotion at the start of the season, stumbled to 10th. During his rehabilitation, club staff took particular note of his unwavering determination to regain fitness ahead of his teammates’ return to pre-season. He attended a…

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USMNT goaltender Zack Stephen has finally found peace after sorely missing the World Cup

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Over four months ago, Zack Steffen woke up from a nap to text messages from then-US men’s national team coach Greg Berhalter asking if they could talk. He didn’t quite get rid of the memory of the ensuing call — when he was told he wouldn’t be on the US World Cup team. “I think about it every day,” Stephen said this week. “It sure hurts. It definitely required a piece of armor.” Steffen is back with the US team for the first time since that fateful day, and he…

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Orenstein: Retiring VAR chief, Arsenal teenager signing Haaland expected to join Nike

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It was another season of refereeing in the Premier League, but also change at PGMOL, the body responsible for match officials in the English professional game. Notably, Howard Webb returned from the US and Canada to become Chairman of the Jury this past August – with General Manager Mike Riley leaving after 13 years in control of operations. Most recently, Lee Mason, the first video assistant referee (VAR) in the league, left the organization after being fouled in the 1-1 draw between Arsenal and Brentford on February 11. The changes…

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MLS may use the 18-team playoffs; American football explores new training center/headquarters

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There are less than four weeks left until the start of the MLS season, but the league is yet to finalize the playoff format for 2023. As I mentioned the athlete Early last month, all signs point to the league introducing a best-of-three first-round series and moving to a single-elimination format for the conference semifinals and beyond. Sources said the drivers behind the potential change are to increase the total number of matches to provide more inventory for the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and to generate more game-related…

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USMNT holds Colombia to a goalless draw in an international friendly

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The USA men’s national team held Colombia to a scoreless 0-0 draw Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Here’s what you need to know: This is the fourth time in their career that the USMNT has met Colombia head-to-head. Coming into Saturday, the USMNT has lost four in a row to Colombia. Colombia led on shots 12-5 but the USMNT had a shots advantage on goal 2-1. Columbia accounted for 55 percent, compared to the USMNT’s 45 percent. The USMNT finished with a loss and a…

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Claudio Reyna resigns from his position as sporting director of the Austin club, and remains a technical advisor

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Major League Soccer announced Thursday that Claudio Reyna has resigned as sporting director of Austin FC. Here’s what you need to know: Reyna moved into a technical advisor role with the club to “ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities”. Coach Josh Wolf will become the team’s interim chief football officer and lead the athletic department, while Director of Player Affairs Sean Rubio has been promoted to interim athletic director. The move comes three weeks after it was revealed that Rinna’s wife, Danielle (who is also a former USWNT player), told…

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American football should move on from Greg Berhalter, Beasley, Bucks and Foddy say

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Veteran US men’s and women’s World Cup finalists Darcus Beasley, Shannon Box and Julie Foudy said Tuesday night they believe US soccer should move on from Greg Berhalter as manager of the men’s national team. Speaking on HBO Max’s post-match showing of the US’s 4-0 friendly victory over New Zealand, Beasley, a four-time Men’s World Cup veteran and former US teammate at Berhalter, said the coach “lost the locker room, lost the confidence of the players.” “ However, Paisley tweeted on Wednesday that he was stating his “opinions” and “personally…

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