He was also a key figure in raising American soccer’s profile on the world stage. Earlier, as a marketer, he saw opportunities in the football ritual of dousing coaches with Gatorade.
Category: United States Soccer Federation
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2026 World Cup: FIFA Delays Have Cities Worried About Planning
With about 1,000 days until the opening game of soccer’s showcase event, U.S. organizers are waiting for answers, and action, from the sport’s governing body.
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U.S. Women’s Soccer Coach Vlatko Andonovski Resigns
Andonovski took over in 2019 and managed the team through two major international tournaments, winning neither one.
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She’s Got the Hardest Job in Soccer. Can She Keep Winning?
A former World Cup winner, Cindy Parlow Cone is now working to help America realize its global soccer ambitions. Her legacy may be defined by a few games.
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U.S. Women Win a World Cup Soccer Tuneup but Lose a Top Scorer
Mallory Swanson was carted off with a knee injury during a 2-0 victory over Ireland. She is considered key to the United States’ hopes of winning a third consecutive World Cup championship.
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Investigators Clear Former U.S. Soccer Coach in 1992 Incident
The New York Times – Sports:An inquiry found no reason U.S. Soccer could not rehire Gregg Berhalter as coach of the men’s national team. But investigators criticized the parents of a player for their part in the controversy.
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N.W.S.L. Bans Ex-Coaches and Fines Teams After Misconduct Report
The New York Times – Sports:Findings released in December revealed a number of issues throughout the league, including several instances of sexual and emotional abuse.
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A Bitter World Cup Finish Brings a Chance for Team USA to Look Forward
The New York Times – Sports:A loss stings for a young U.S. team, until it thinks about the future.
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The U.S. World Cup Team Is Notably Diverse, but the Pipeline Needs Help
The New York Times – Sports:In some ways, things haven’t changed much in American soccer.
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Pulisic Is Recovering but Still Uncertain on US vs Netherlands
The New York Times – Sports:Recovering from “a pelvic contusion” incurred on his game-winning goal this week, Christian Pulisic described his anxiety watching the rest of the match on a cellphone on his way to a hospital.
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The U.S. Cleared a Big World Cup Hurdle. The Knockout Round Poses Another.
The New York Times – Sports:The U.S. victory over Iran sent it to the round of 16, with a match against the Netherlands on Saturday. But the team already has much to be proud of.