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US Hopes 5-0 Win over Trinidad Starts Upswing After Longest Losing Streak Since 2007
Christian Pulisic · United States

US Hopes 5-0 Win over Trinidad Starts Upswing After Longest Losing Streak Since 2007

58% Center coverage: 93 sources
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. hopes a blowout win over the world’s 100th-ranked team can start to lessen the pessimism created by the Americans’ longest losing streak since 2007. Malik Tillman scored twice and Diego Luna had a pair of assists in a 5-0 rout of Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday in the Americans’ CONCACAF Gold Cup opener. “Really important I think to cut a little bit this — I don’t say negativity, but, yes … but it’s really importan…See the Story
Richards' 2nd-Half Goal Lifts US over Saudi Arabia 1-0 and Into CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinals
Lionel Messi · Austin

Richards' 2nd-Half Goal Lifts US over Saudi Arabia 1-0 and Into CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinals

61% Center coverage: 85 sources
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Defender Chris Richards scored with a flick of the ball off a second-half free kick to lift the United States to a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Thursday night, sending the Americans on to the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals. Richards tracked the ball as it flew into the box on a curving free kick from Sebastian Berhalter in the 62nd minute to tap the ball with his left foot past Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Nawaf Al Aquidi. The w…See the Story
List of 2025 Major League Soccer Payrolls
MLS · United States

List of 2025 Major League Soccer Payrolls

Coverage: 7 sources
Payrolls for Major League Soccer rosters based on 902 players under contract to current teams as of May 23, as compiled by the Major League Soccer Players…See the Story

Gold Cup: USA Beats Haiti to Stay Unbeaten, Coach Wowed by Tillman

100% Center coverage: 2 sources
Malik Tillman drew first blood before Patrick Agyemang played hero with a 75th minute game-winner to lead the United States Men's National Team past Haiti, securing a perfect 3-0 record in the Gold Cup group stage.Gold Cup · United StatesSee the Story

How expansion clubs are approaching the new-look USL ahead of pro-rel, division one

Over the last dozen years, the USL Championship has added new clubs in all but one season. Expansion has been a constant, allowing the league to stabilize itself and attract advertisers and media partners.With few exceptions, the relationship between the USL and its expansion teams was simple: you pay a fee, you join the league, and that’s that. Now, change is coming. The USL has voted to establish a first-division men’s tier and introduce promo…Dallas, Texas · DallasRead Article

The USL’s 10 biggest breakout stars of 2025

If you predicted Cal Jennings would lead the Golden Boot race or Taylor Davila would tally the USL’s second-most assists as midseason approached, you weren’t going out on the limb. Star players across the league are doing their thing in 2025, but it’s the surprise standouts that are shaking up the standings.Which players have emerged as difference-makers this season, and what makes them special? I’ve got eight picks (and some bonus selections fr…Tulsa · TulsaRead Article

MLS In-Depth Power Rankings: Nashville SC's evolution, NYCFC's attack & more

Power Rankings never cease to spark outrage. But here at Backheeled? We’re not here to cause anger. No, we’re here to dissect the latest performances, trends, tactics, and news for each of MLS’s 30 clubs. Every week during the MLS season, Ben Wright will guide you through the Eastern Conference teams and Joe Lowery will do the same for the West. Okay, fine. We’re also here to spark some outrage, because we’re ranking all 30 teams, too. Power Ran…MLS · NashvilleRead Article

USL Power Rankings: LouCity undefeated, Aboukoura's star status & more from Week 15

Two players in the USL have already surpassed the double-digit goals scored mark: Loudoun’s Abdellatif Aboukoura and Charleston’s Cal Jennings. They’re the two players in the Championship that feel likeliest to stay atop the scoring leaderboard come fall – though you wouldn’t be surprised to see Louisville’s Phillip Goodrum join them after a hat trick this weekend.For 21 clubs in the league, consistency has been devilishly hard to maintain in 20…Louisville, Kentucky · LouisvilleRead Article

How an explosion of lower division clubs has changed American player development

Flash back to 2015, and the American lower leagues were composed of just 35 fully professional clubs split across the NASL and USL Pro. The USL, years away from rebranding under the “Championship” banner, played host to seven MLS-affiliated teams that year.In 2025, the landscape couldn’t be more different. The USL Championship has 24 independent clubs all its own, bolstered by 14 organizations in third-tier USL League One. All of the MLS affilia…Houston Dynamo · United StatesRead Article

Soccer: Switzerland Dominates U.S. Men; Mauricio Pochettino Now 5-5

42% Center coverage: 40 sources
Switzerland dominated the United States Men's National Team, with all four of their goals in the first half of a 4-0 shutout in the American's final warmup match ahead of the Concacaf Gold Cup.Mauricio Pochettino · United StatesSee the Story

​​USL Power Rankings: East stays strong, Miami rise & more from Week 14

There’s a constant debate as to whether the USL Championship’s Eastern or Western Conference is the stronger division. No Eastern club has won the title since 2018, but just one of the last four Players’ Shield winners (i.e., the club that picked up the most regular-season points) has come from the West.This year, the competitive landscape in each conference is remarkably different. No club in the West has a better goal difference than a meager …United States · United StatesRead Article

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