FIFA suspended U.S. men's national team manager Sam Zapatka and VP of security Frank Pannell before the World Cup match against Belgium. The sanctions were reportedly for violating FIFA protocols and unauthorized access, though U.S. Soccer did not specify reasons. The U.S. lost the match 4-1.
O governo de Donald Trump circulou acusações sem provas contra o árbitro brasileiro Raphael Claus na Casa Branca, segundo o NYT, em tentativa de reverter suspensão de Folarin Balogun na Copa do Mundo de 2026. A Fifa anulou a suspensão.
O governo Trump circulou acusações sem comprovação contra o árbitro Raphael Claus na Casa Branca para tentar reverter suspensão de Folarin Balogun na Copa do Mundo de 2026. A Fifa anulou a suspensão.
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban, making the U.S. men's soccer star eligible for the World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium. The ban was for stepping on an opponent's ankle during a previous game.
Soccer star Christian Pulisic, from Hershey, Pennsylvania, is inspiring his hometown and the U.S. national team as they compete in the World Cup. Pulisic's deep community roots and development at local clubs like PA Classics highlight his journey from "Chocolatetown, USA" to "Captain America."
Mauricio Pochettino, hired as U.S. Soccer head coach in 2024, has transformed the team's culture and performance ahead of the 2026 World Cup, despite initial challenges and losses, by introducing a competitive mindset and new players.
A palavra 'soccer' tem origem na Inglaterra, cunhada por estudantes universitários no século XIX para diferenciar o 'association football' do rugby. Apesar de ter sido amplamente usada no Reino Unido, tornou-se um tabu, sendo associada aos EUA, onde o termo 'futebol' é dominante para o futebol americano.
Seleção feminina dos EUA, a mais vitoriosa do mundo, demonstra admiração por Marta e busca experiência em amistosos contra o Brasil, visando a Copa do Mundo de 2027 no país. Apesar do histórico favorável, EUA valoriza o confronto.
American tennis star Ben Shelton and U.S. soccer forward Trinity Rodman, a high-profile young sports couple, have a combined estimated net worth of $8-$10 million as of 2026, driven by prize money, salaries, endorsements, and sponsorships.
