U.S. Men’s National Team Training Base (IRVINE, Calif.) — There was no tape supporting his sore left ankle. There was no ice on it, no limp as he walked toward a microphone in front of several dozen reporters, no indication at all that Chris Richards — the United States World Cup team’s top defender —…
Tim Ream gets wrapped up in a bear hug. Mark McKenzie daps him up. Tim Weah has a special handshake. Every time U.S. men’s national team players get off the bus — whether it’s arriving at a training or a game — they’re greeted by their biggest hype man, Harris Patel. “He’s barking, he’s hugging…
The world’s best defenders are going to be on display this summer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The teams with the most stable backlines that avoid making crucial errors will be the ones that progress the furthest. So, what does it take to be one of the best? For me, there are three traits…
Mexico and South Africa will open the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City. This matchup is a rematch of the 2010 World Cup opener, which finished in a 1-1 draw in Johannesburg. It marks the first time in tournament history that an opening game…
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. The World Cup is finally here, and what’s even more exciting is that the United States gets to co-host it right here on our home turf. It doesn’t get much better than that. Well, actually, it can get slightly better if we…
Mauricio Pochettino was blunt in his assessment of American soccer talent. “We are USA and competing against Belgium, Portugal,” the U.S. coach said after a pair of March losses in friendlies. “I think, for sure, Belgium and Portugal have a few or some players playing [who are] in that top 100 [I don’t think we…
INDYCAR is known for having diverse drivers from countries all across the globe. So, to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup — co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada — we choose the best INDYCAR driver from every country being represented in the momentous event. Obviously, not every country has had an INDYCAR driver,…
U.S. Men’s National Team Training Base (IRVINE, Calif.) — Under cloudless sky at the beginning of Tuesday’s practice session, Matt Freese and Matt Turner shuffled their feet and drove to their left and right as they took shots under the watchful eyes of the USA goalkeeper coaches, Toni Jimenez and Jack Robinson. Just three days from now,…
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has provided a crucial fitness update on Bukayo Saka ahead of the final World Cup warm-up clash against Costa Rica. The winger missed the recent victory over New Zealand following a grueling, title-winning campaign with Arsenal, prompting the national team staff to carefully manage his minutes to ensure he is…
England captain Harry Kane believes the upcoming World Cup presents the greatest chance of his career to secure international glory. Heading into his third global tournament in peak physical condition and boasting incredible goalscoring numbers, the prolific striker is determined to capture the ultimate prize and firmly cement his status as the nation’s greatest ever…
