
Cobi Jones Looks Ahead to the 2026 World Cup and Its Transformative Impact on U.S. Soccer
Cobi Jones discusses how the 1994 World Cup sparked MLS, the rise of fan zones, and the expected financial boom of the 2026 tournament.
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Cobi Jones discusses how the 1994 World Cup sparked MLS, the rise of fan zones, and the expected financial boom of the 2026 tournament.

Cobi Jones, a veteran of the 1994 World Cup squad, discusses how the tournament sparked the rise of soccer in the United States and why the 2026 edition is poised to accelerate that momentum.

Cobi Jones, the most capped U.S. soccer player, looks back at the 1994 World Cup’s impact and forward to the transformative potential of the 2026 tournament.

Carlos Queiroz, Ghana's head coach, denounced the 48‑team World Cup format as devaluing the competition, questioning its sporting merit and highlighting the shift toward financial interests.

An exploration of the varied routes that have produced the United States men's national team, highlighting the impact of immigration, Project 2010 and a blend of domestic and international experiences.

From backyard kicks in Springfield to a 500‑match professional career spanning three continents, Ted Eck’s story intertwines early promise, club loyalty and a lasting impact on U.S. soccer.
FIFA releases final World Cup squad lists, highlighting record‑breaking appearances, age extremes and coaching milestones across 48 nations.

A look at the heartbreak and relief felt by U.S. players as Mauricio Pochettino trims the World Cup roster, revealing a communication approach that prioritizes media over personal confrontation.

From orphan roots to World Cup triumph, Bora Milutinović’s mental‑focused methods reshaped American soccer and sparked a mentorship movement captured in the documentary ‘Summer of ’94’.

The upcoming documentaries — 'When Soccer Came to America,' 'Soccer's American Dream,' 'The Summer of '94' and 'U.S. Against the World' — explore the NASL's legacy, the 1994 World Cup build‑up, and the modern team's ambitions.