National Teams

U.S. Soccer announces U-12 Development Academy expansion; will it matter?

The U.S. Soccer Federation, in a Monday press release heralding an "unprecedented commitment to development of world-class players and coaches," announced the addition of an Under-12 age group to its Development Academy program. But will the addition of another, younger, age group solve some of the challenges facing youth development in the U.S.?

Four thoughts on the Women’s World Cup Draw (and FIFA)

Mark Shawhan makes his SoccerWire debut with a detailed analysis of the U.S. Women's National Team's draw for the 2015 Women's World Cup.

Lauren Holiday voted U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year

Midfielder Lauren Holiday has been voted the 2014 U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year, with the announcement taking place during Saturday's Final Draw for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. This is Holiday's second AOTY award as she was previously honored as U.S. Soccer's Young Female Athlete of the Year in 2007.

U.S. Women’s National Team to face Australia, Sweden, Nigeria in Group D at 2015 World Cup

The U.S. Women's National Team will face Australia, Nigeria and Sweden in Group D at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, taking place from June 6-July 5 in Canada. The Final Draw took place today at the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.

USWNT Lost & Found: Lori Chalupny returns, five years later

Morgan Brian named U.S. Soccer Young Female Athlete of the Year

Virginia women’s soccer senior midfielder Morgan Brian (St. Simons Island, Ga.) was named the 2014 U.S. Soccer Young Female Athlete of the Year, the organization announced Thursday

U.S U-17 men defeat England, Australia at Nike Friendlies, face Brazil for top spot

After opening the tournament with wins over England and Australia, the U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team will close out the 2014 Nike International Friendlies against Brazil on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. ET at the Premier Sports Campus

U.S. National Soccer Team Players Association: ‘Women’s World Cup on turf would be serious mistake’

The United States National Soccer Team Players Association (USNSTPA) released a statement on Monday, Nov. 10 regarding the current plan to play the 2015 Women's World Cup on artificial turf, a decision that has been under heavy scrutiny as of late.