Wrexham to play Man United in friendly in San Diego
March 27, 2023 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Soccer sensation Wrexham is coming to America. Not just on television screens, but on the pitch.
Reyna starts 1st match for US since Berhalter flap, 7-1 rout
March 25, 2023 GMTGio Reyna started in his first match with the U.S. after his parents disparaged then-coach Gregg Berhalter for his lack of playing time at the World Cup, a 7-1 rout of 173rd-ranked Grenada in the CONCACAF Nationals League on Friday night at St.
Gio Reyna on US roster after family tried to oust Berhalter
March 15, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Gio Reyna, whose parents tried to oust U.S.
For Hill, a World Cup return to Manila was long time coming
March 13, 2023 GMTThe path for USA Basketball this summer on its way to the FIBA World Cup is set: from Las Vegas to Spain to Abu Dhabi to the Philippines.
That’s a long journey. In Grant Hill’s case, taking the long way to Manila is symbolic, because his history with the Philippines started about three decades ago.
USA Basketball to play Greece, Germany at Abu Dhabi
March 8, 2023 GMTUSA Basketball will play a pair of games in Abu Dhabi this summer on its way to the World Cup in the Philippines.
The federation announced an agreement with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism on Wednesday, and as part of that deal the U.S.
Golden board: Durant, Bird, Azzi helping lead USA Basketball
February 28, 2023 GMTWhen Kevin Durant was asked about the notion of him and some other Olympic gold medalists potentially getting seats on USA Basketball’s Board of Directors, he liked the idea.
That is, on one condition: He didn’t want the seats to be honorary.
World Cup qualifying enters final days, with 10 spots left
February 25, 2023 GMTThere are still 10 spots left unclaimed for this summer’s Basketball World Cup, with all but one of them expected to be decided on Sunday.
Angola became the 22nd team to qualify for the 32-team field, getting in on Saturday.
US savors World Cup berth; Carmelo Anthony named ambassador
February 25, 2023 GMTUSA Basketball put together different rosters for all six World Cup qualifying windows, and coach Jim Boylen noticed the same two things with each of those groups.
One, every player beamed when putting on the “USA” jersey for picture day.
From historic defeat, Thailand strives for World Cup success
February 19, 2023 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — On June 11, 2019 the Thailand women’s soccer team endured the biggest-ever loss at a women’s soccer World Cup, a 13-0 trouncing by the United States which cast an unwelcome spotlight on the state of the sport in the South East Asian nation.
USA Basketball picks roster for last 2 World Cup qualifiers
February 16, 2023 GMTCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — USA Basketball has picked the 12 players for the final two games of World Cup qualifying later this month, tasked with giving the Americans a berth in this summer’s tournament and moving them one step closer to the Paris Olympics.
Olympics in 2018 showed glimpses of future NHL stars
February 16, 2023 GMTConnor McDavid could not team up with Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon for Canada.
Sweeney gets 5th World Cup medal of season for USA Luge
February 12, 2023 GMTWINTERBERG, Germany (AP) — USA Luge’s Emily Sweeney picked up her team-best fifth medal of the World Cup season on Sunday, a bronze in a women’s singles race.
Julia Taubitz of Germany won the race in 1 minute, 51.683 seconds.
Lue replaces Williams on USA Basketball men’s coaching staff
February 8, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue will replace Phoenix’s Monty Williams on the USA Basketball men’s national team coaching staff for this year’s World Cup and next year’s Paris Olympics.
Lue joins head coach Steve Kerr of Golden State and fellow assistants Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat and Mark Few of Gonzaga on the staff.
Sam Mewis unlikely to play for US at World Cup after surgery
January 30, 2023 GMTMidfielder Sam Mewis has undergone a second knee surgery and is unlikely to be available to play for the United States at the Women's World Cup this summer.
Mewis, who also plays for the Kansas City Current in the National Women's Soccer League, first had surgery on her right knee in August 2021.
Stewart, McBride exit US Soccer, leaving Berhalter in limbo
January 26, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The American men's national team shakeup that began after a public spat erupted between two well-known families accelerated Thursday when sporting director Earnie Stewart announced he is quitting the U.S.
Vazquez scores for youthful US lineup in 2-1 loss to Serbia
January 26, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Interim head coach Anthony Hudson saw tenacity, bravery and attacking excitement from the youngsters and newcomers he sent out for the United States' first match since the World Cup.
Paxten Aaronson hopes to join brother Brenden on US team
January 23, 2023 GMTCARSON, Calif. (AP) — Paxten Aaronson has yet to move into an apartment in Germany.
“I actually have only been there for like four days,” he said. “I was staying in the hotel, but I walked all around the city.
With Berhalter in limbo, US men begin camp under Hudson
January 22, 2023 GMTCARSON, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Hudson's first practice in charge of the U.S. men's national team would have been a career milestone for the veteran coach in ideal circumstances.
The actual situation is no cause for celebration, Hudson admits.
AP source: McBride out as US men’s soccer general manager
January 21, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Brian McBride is out as general manager of the U.S. men's national team, U.S. Soccer Federation sporting director Earnie Stewart told the governing body's board of directors.
Stewart informed the board during his presentation near the end of the board's executive session on Thursday, a person familiar with the discussion told The Associated Press.
Witness: Bribes helped Fox execs get soccer TV rights
January 19, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government’s star witness in a corruption trial over the broadcasting rights to some of soccer's biggest events testified Wednesday how he and two former Fox executives paid millions of dollars in bribes to undermine competing bids.
Klinsmann ‘sad to see’ fallout from Reyna-Berhalter dispute
January 19, 2023 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Former United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann says the fallout from the public dispute between coach Gregg Berhalter and the family of young star Gio Reyna is “obviously not looking good” for U.S.
Ex-Fox execs go on trial in soccer TV rights bribery case
January 18, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Two former Fox executives went on trial Tuesday, accused of bribing South American soccer officials for TV rights to one of the continent’s biggest annual tournaments and using information gathered in the process to help the network’s winning World Cup broadcast bid.
Kaillie Humphries of US wins 100th major bobsled medal
January 14, 2023 GMTALTENBERG, Germany (AP) — Kaillie Humphries of the U.S. got a milestone medal Saturday, winning a World Cup women’s monobob race for the 100th top-three finish of her career in major international competition.
US women’s soccer tries to overcome past lack of diversity
January 11, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Crystal Dunn was often the only Black girl on her youth soccer clubs, and even when she finally made it to the national team, she did her own hair and makeup for photo shoots because “there wasn't someone set up for me."
Creighton’s McGuire, Duke’s Cooper win Hermann Trophy
January 7, 2023 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Creighton forward Duncan McGuire and Duke striker Michelle Cooper were voted Hermann Trophy winners on Friday as the top college soccer players in the United States.
McGuire, a junior from Omaha, Nebraska, led Division I with 23 goals and was selected sixth by Orlando in the Major League Soccer draft.
Lynn Williams returns to US women’s team after injury
January 5, 2023 GMTForward Lynn Williams and defender Emily Sonnett have returned to the national team for a training camp that will help the United States prepare for this summer's World Cup.
Coach Vlatko Andonovski announced a 24-player roster for the team's January camp in New Zealand on Thursday.
Pulisic hurts right knee, joins Chelsea’s long injury list
January 5, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Christian Pulisic joined Chelsea's long injury list after hurting his right knee while attempting a shot on goal in the 1-0 loss to Manchester City on Thursday.
The United States winger required treatment after appearing to jar his knee as City defender John Stones made a last-ditch tackle midway through the first half.
Pelé invigorated US soccer, paved way for ’94 World Cup, MLS
December 30, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Clive Toye traveled to Jamaica and walked unannounced into the hotel where the Brazilian club Santos was staying ahead of a friendly against the Reggae Boyz in January 1971. Pelé was sitting by the pool, and the New York Cosmos general manager began the cold call that changed U.S.
Women’s sports saw pivotal growth in deals, interest in 2022
December 27, 2022 GMTSouth Carolina coach Dawn Staley has been around women’s basketball long enough to see the growing pains of a young WNBA league gradually shifting to increased interest in the sport at all levels.
“We probably are bursting at the seams for the people that are decision-makers in our game to allow us to be just that,” said Staley, who led the Gamecocks to their second women’s hoops title this year.
Soccer journalist Grant Wahl’s body returned to US
December 13, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The body and possessions of soccer journalist Grant Wahl were repatriated to the United States on Monday after his death last week while covering the World Cup in Qatar, the State Department said.
US almost sent Reyna home from World Cup for lack of hustle
December 12, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — American midfielder Gio Reyna almost was sent home from the World Cup because of a lack of hustle in training, for which he later apologized.
U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter revealed the team's concerns about a player when he spoke last week at the HOW Institute for Society’s Summit on Moral Leadership in New York.
USA Basketball to play men’s World Cup group games in Manila
December 12, 2022 GMTUSA Basketball will play all its games at next year’s World Cup in Manila and won’t need to travel during the tournament, assuming the American men qualify for the event.
FIBA, the sport’s governing body, made the announcement Monday.
US soccer journalist Grant Wahl dies at World Cup
December 10, 2022 GMTLUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Grant Wahl, an American journalist who helped grow the popularity of soccer in the U.S. and reported on some of the biggest stories in the sport, died Saturday while covering a World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands.