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Boise State senior defender Kaitlyn Slocum has been selected for the United Soccer Coaches Defender Watch List, highlighting her standout 2025 campaign and positioning her among the nation's top collegiate defenders.
Ahead of a Sunday afternoon clinic at Oakton High School, the Washington Spirit and Vienna Youth Soccer are leveraging a partnership with Sol de Janeiro to keep girls aged seven to 14 engaged in sport, addressing a national trend of higher dropout rates among young women.
TCU secured 222 points and 13 first‑place votes, while Colorado achieved its highest preseason position ever. The league's top eight teams will represent the Big 12 in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, and standout players Bella Diorio, Kamdyn Fuller, and veteran Hope Leyba headline the preseason team.
The Hoosiers aim to translate 2025 improvements into a postseason berth, leveraging returning talent and a demanding slate of matches.
Skechers Soccer’s Neon City Pack introduces a black‑dominant colorway with neon coral and purple highlights, offering performance‑focused designs for elite, academy and youth players as clubs begin their fall campaigns.
Skechers Soccer launches its Neon City Pack, a black‑dominant boot collection with neon coral and purple accents, offering Elite, Academy and Youth models designed for firm ground and artificial grass play, timed with the start of the fall soccer season.
The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference announces a virtual media day on August 13, featuring pre‑recorded coach interviews presented by IMA Financial Group and broadcast on the Urban Edge Network.
A complimentary soccer camp for children aged 4 to 12 will take place on Friday, August 14 at J.W. Hampton Park in Centre, Alabama, featuring registration for the upcoming youth league and volunteer opportunities.
Nearly 400,000 soccer fans from 96 countries gathered at downtown Las Vegas venues to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup, turning the city into a premier international sports destination.
The Morris Plains Soccer Association announces fall registration for youth soccer, featuring a Pre‑K clinic, multi‑grade leagues and paid referee opportunities for older students.
Mauricio Pochettino has extended his tenure as U.S. men's national team coach through the 2030 World Cup, promising a fresh approach to talent identification and a seamless transition as the squad ages.
Creighton University announced that senior defender Matthew Reed has been selected among the 20 Defenders to Watch for the 2026 collegiate season by United Soccer Coaches, highlighting his dual impact on both ends of the field.
Skechers Soccer introduces the Neon City Pack, a vibrant boot line that captures the energy of Los Angeles after dark, featuring performance‑focused designs across three tiers for players of all ages.
Coach John Hackworth announces six freshmen and key returning players as Navy soccer prepares for the 2026 season.
Lionel Messi stepped back onto the Inter Miami pitch in South Beach last Saturday, marking his first competitive appearance since the 2026 World Cup concluded.
Lionel Messi’s first competitive appearance since the 2026 World Cup has fans eager for Inter Miami’s upcoming Leagues Cup fixtures against Atlético de San Luis, Monterrey and León, with matches scheduled at Nu Stadium and tickets starting at $28.
U.S. Soccer announced a new agreement that keeps Mauricio Pochettino at the helm of the men’s national team through the 2030 World Cup, while also assigning him a broader advisory role to shape youth development and coaching pathways across the country.
A contract extension through 2030 rewards Pochettino’s historic 2026 World Cup campaign and sets a roadmap for player and coach development across the United States.
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to stay with the US men’s national team until the 2030 FIFA World Cup, promising to continue his high‑pressing, attacking philosophy after a breakthrough tournament in 2026.
Holton-Arms School junior midfielder and defender Lauren Hemann was honored as the Gatorade Maryland Girls Soccer Player of the Year after a season that saw her net seven goals, add nine assists, guide her team to the Independent School League semifinals, and secure a commitment to play at Stanford University in 2027.
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract extension with U.S. Soccer that commits him to the men’s national team through the 2030 World Cup, building on a record‑breaking 2026 tournament and setting the stage for future continental competitions.
The prospect of Gianni Infantino securing a third term as president of football’s world governing body has been shaken by a series of high‑profile withdrawals, prompting a wave of diplomatic uncertainty.
After Argentina’s 3‑1 win over Switzerland, Kansas University’s Sophie Dawe and Clara Roche spent an hour in Arrowhead Stadium’s hospitality zone, then took part in a penalty‑kick event that blended World Cup atmosphere with college soccer tradition.
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract that runs through the 2030 FIFA World Cup, building on a record‑breaking 2026 tournament and a broader development agenda for U.S. soccer.