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U.S. Men’s Team Faces Germany in Chicago Ahead of World Cup

The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team is set to host Germany at Soldier Field in Chicago, using the match as a final tune‑up before the World Cup, with coach Mauricio Pochettino and home‑grown goalkeeper Chris Brady both eager for the showdown.

Jun 5, 2026

San Diego State Unveils 2026 Pac‑12 Soccer Schedule

The Aztecs will open conference play against Boise State on Oct. 1, face a mix of former Mountain West foes and newcomers, and rely on emerging talent like freshman goalkeeper Kailey Carlen to steady a defense that reached the Mountain West semifinals last season.

Jun 5, 2026

San Diego State’s Aztecs Rejoin Pac-12 with 2026 Soccer Schedule

San Diego State University's men's soccer team has unveiled its 2026 schedule, marking its return to the Pac-12 after two years in the Western Athletic Conference. The roster of opponents, venue distribution and coaching perspective set the stage for a season that could redefine the program's trajectory.

Jun 5, 2026

Santa Cruz’s Giant Red Ball Becomes a World Cup Soccer Ball

Artists Taylor Rheinhold and Casey Landaker have turned a towering red sphere in Santa Cruz into a soccer‑ball‑styled tribute ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a project that blends geometry, public art and a countdown to the tournament’s final on July 19.

Jun 5, 2026

Iowa Girls Soccer State Tournament 2026 Begins June 8

The tournament opens on June 8 with quarterfinal and semifinal matches at Iowa State’s Lied Recreational Fields, while the championship games are slated for June 13 at the Cyclone Sports Complex. Pairings for Classes 1A and 2A have been released, with Class 3A matchups to be announced later.

Jun 5, 2026

Old Fourth Ward to Host World Cup‑Inspired Soccer Festival

The Old Fourth Ward Neighborhood Association will run a free festival from June 11‑13, combining a bar crawl, a live soccer screening and a kids’ soccer event to celebrate the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 and foster community engagement.

Jun 5, 2026

U.S. Prepares for 2026 World Cup with Key Friendly Against Germany

Ahead of the first ever three‑nation World Cup co‑hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, Atlanta News First’s sports director interviews U.S. players about their recent friendly against Senegal and upcoming match against Germany, while previewing Group I’s formidable lineup.

Jun 5, 2026

2026 World Cup Set to Transform Youth Soccer and Economy

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, former United Soccer League executive John Allgood discusses the tournament’s potential to boost youth participation, reshape the sport’s economic landscape, and confront the U.S. pay‑to‑play model.

Jun 5, 2026

Toca Social Expands Globally Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Toca Social, a soccer entertainment franchise, has opened its first U.S. location in Dallas and its first franchise unit in Mexico, just weeks before the World Cup, aiming to capture new audiences through virtual games, food, and beverage services.

Jun 5, 2026