USA Soccer

Of the three group stage matches for the USMNT, this one, Friday night versus Australia, is now "the big one." Yes, this is the most captivating, compelling and interesting Group D matchday, and it has nothing to do with Christian Pulisic's calf or Chris Richards' ankle ligaments. We have a genuine rivalry on our hands, and it just kind of came out of nowhere, overnight. … [Read more...] about USMNT Predicted Starting XI vs Australia (World Cup Group D Matchday 2)

During his days at Chelsea FC, United States Men's National Team Capt. Christian Pulisic was very injury-prone. While no professional athlete would ever publicly admit that they are "injury prone," facts don't lie. During one of his several injury recoveries at Chelsea, one of his several managers at Chelsea, Frank Lampard, once told the media that the club was making sure not … [Read more...] about USMNT Team News vs Australia: Christian Pulisic Still Training Individually

This is the grudge match Australia has been waiting for since the World Cup draw landed at the Kennedy Center in December. The Socceroos are set to take on the United States in Seattle, and yes, from an Australian reporter writing on an American website, I can confirm this one has become personal back home. After a section of the US TV pundit class decided Australia was a … [Read more...] about Australia vs USA: Socceroos Predicted Starting XI vs USMNT

From an Australian reporter writing on an American website, allow me to translate the mood back home. We heard you. The Socceroos entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the team plenty of pundits were happy to pat on the head, praise for being organised, and then politely move out of the way. Then Australia went to Vancouver, beat Türkiye 2-0, kept a clean sheet, and reminded … [Read more...] about Australia vs USA: Socceroos Team News for World Cup Group Stage Clash