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.
Jul 1, 2026
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Cobi Jones Looks Back on 1994 World Cup Legacy Ahead of 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.
Jun 30, 2026
Cobi Jones Reflects on 1994 World Cup Legacy and the 2026 Soccer Boom
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.
Jun 30, 2026
The 1994 World Cup: How the U.S. Hosting Transformed American Soccer
The 1994 World Cup, the first hosted by the United States, set attendance and revenue records, birthed Major League Soccer and ignited a soccer boom that still influences the nation’s sporting culture.
Jun 7, 2026
U.S. Soccer’s $250 Million Training Complex Signals a New Investment Era
A state‑of‑the‑art facility in Atlanta, bankrolled by the U.S. Soccer Federation and a roster of corporate partners, marks a dramatic rise in funding for the national program, even as the men's team grapples with unexpected setbacks against opponents like Panama.
Jun 3, 2026
Tim Ream Named U.S. Captain for Upcoming World Cup, Becomes Oldest Player to Feature
At 38, Tim Ream will lead the United States at the World Cup, surpassing a 1994 record and bringing decades of MLS and English Premier League experience to the role.
May 30, 2026
Tim Ream Becomes Oldest Captain of U.S. Men’s World Cup Squad
Veteran defender Tim Ream, 38, has been named captain of the United States men’s national team for the upcoming World Cup, surpassing the record previously held by Fernando Clavijo.
May 30, 2026