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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.

Micah “Shewit” Worton overcomes tragic childhood to star for Nashville FC U-13s

Most every youth soccer fan is guilty of it. Players, coaches, parents and fans alike at one time or another have taken a game or a result too seriously when compared to more important things in life like family, friends and health. But the beautiful game has a way of inspiring that emotional attachment. And that love of the sport helped Micah “Shewit” Worton overcome a terrifying incident that nearly took his young life, leaving more thankful now than ever to be able to lace up his boots and take the pitch.

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.

Young Mexican-American talents, Liga MX and the new soccer reality

Pull back the curtain on elite U.S. youth soccer and you'll discover a complex cadre of Mexican scouts, agents and profiteers, all intent on poaching the best and brightest young Mexican-American and Latino talents from their American clubs. Tim Froh takes a look at the benefits, and pitfalls, in front of these players and their families.

Turfgate: Full text of Senators’ letter to FIFA’s Sepp Blatter

The full text of 13 U.S. Senators' letter to FIFA chief Sepp Blatter urging the use of natural-grass fields in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.