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MLS teens (2026)
MLS teams have played 99 teens — players born in 2006 or later — so far in the 2026 regular season. Seven were called to the…
Zidane admits emotion on eve of first game as France coach
France legend Zinedine Zidane will take charge of Les Bleus for the first time in their UEFA Nations League clash with Turkey. “I feel even more…
Five up-and-coming players looking to make mark in Nations League
With many countries boasting new bosses and playing for the first time since the World Cup, the extended international break is a prime opportunity for budding…
USMNT heads into four games with unproven forwards
The USMNT’s four-game “camp of opportunity” is especially significant for the forwards. Four of Mauricio Pochettino’s frontline picks are uncapped and age 20 or younger. The…
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U.S. under-17 men’s national team roster
U.S. U-17 men’s national team head coach Alex Aldaz named 24 players for a training camp running from Sept. 24-Oct. 7 in Marbella, Spain that will…
MEDIA: Paul Kennedy on SoccerwiseHQ
Soccer America’s recently retired Editor-in-Chief joined host David Gass on Open Mic to discuss his path from law school to Soccer America, covering the game in the 1980s,…
Women’s Soccer: Spain and North Korea advance to U-20 Women’s World Cup final
In the semifinals, Spain posted a 2-0 win over Italy, which beat the USA in its opening group-stage game, and North Korea prevailed, 3-0, over Colombia.…
Women’s Soccer: Crushing wins for Lyon and Barca in UEFA Champions League
Last season’s runner-up OL Lyonnes Servette 8-0 in their UEFA Women’s Champions League opener to underline its title credentials. It took its haul to 30 goals…
MLS NEXT Pro: Playoff schedule
Higher-seeded teams picked their opponents for the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro conference quarterfinals on the weekend of Oct. 16. The final two spots in the playoffs…
AFRICA: Renard versus Queiroz in AFCON qualifying blockbuster
High-profile coaches Herve Renard and Carlos Queiroz face each other on Thursday when Ivory Coast host Ghana as 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying kicks off. …
Man United’s losses jump despite $900 million record revenues
Manchester United’s annual net loss increased by almost one third to £43 million ($57 million) despite record-breaking revenues announced on Wednesday. The Red Devils reported £677.6…
Klopp calls on Germany to ‘rise above ourselves’ as new era begins
New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp on Wednesday called on his squad to harness the power of the collective ahead of his first match in charge. Germany…
Italy hopes for new dawn under Roberto Mancini
After months of soul-searching, controversy and debate, Italy are ready to let soccer do the talking again as Roberto Mancini kick starts his second spell in…
A Champions League that connects high schools for games that matter — and counters pay-to-play
Perry Van Der Beck was the first American player chosen directly from high school in the North American Soccer League draft. In 1978, the Tampa Bay…
Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson says timing of Israel remarks ‘not clever’
Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson admitted Wednesday the timing of his comments about the war in Gaza was “not clever” as he prepares his team for Nations…
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Brilliant piece, Mike! Thank you for reminding us of the lifetime impact Coaches can have.
Amazing how one, giving person such as Coach Barry, can launch so many rewarding and productive lives. thanks for sharing,…
That was a great tribute! You connected lots of dots and people and places on the soccer map. Your friend…
Fantastic person and a great article and tribute Mike
Lovely article, Mike. He clearly was an interesting, multi-talented, and influential man. Thank you.