The U.S. men’s national team is ready to take on the Summer Olympics once again after a 16-year hiatus… though apparently without getting paid.
U.S. men's Olympic soccer team will not get paid for 2024 Paris Olympics
According to Brian Sciaretta, the United States’ mens soccer team will not be compensated for their participation in this summer’s 2024 Paris Olympics. The USWNT, on the other hand, will.
The U.S. men’s national team is in need of that signature win under Gregg Berhalter.
Thursday’s 2-1 loss against Panama in the second match day of the 2024 Copa América has put the USMNT into hot waters, leaving the national team’s hopes of qualifying to the next round in the dark.
The Tim Weah red card vs Panama in the 18th minute proved too much for Gregg Berhalter’s U.S. side in a stunning 2-1 upset that throws the USMNT’s Copa América campaign in jeopardy.
This loss is 100% on Weah’s shoulders.
In the 18th minute the Juventus player idiotically swung on Panama’s Roderick Miller off the ball. A VAR review saw Weah sent to the locker room and screw over his entire team.
Tim Weah red card vs Panama
The 18-player United States women’s national team roster was revealed on Wednesday and has caused controversy. Korbin Albert’s inclusion on the squad drew criticism from fans and was called out on a podcast with USWNT legend Sam Mewis.
United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes has selected her 18 players to compete for gold in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Manys fans were asking in the days leading up did Alex Morgan make Olympic roster for Paris?
No, she did not.
Here are the 18 players who will aim to win the USA’s first gold medal in women’s soccer since 2012.
USWNT Olympic roster
#Paris2024 ready
The United States men’s national team announced three friendly matches and opponents for the Fall 2024 international window and fans weren’t thrilled. The upcoming USMNT fall friendlies will see the Americans host Canada, New Zealand and Panama.
USMNT fall friendlies
The September/October slate:
USA vs Canada
Sept. 7
Kansas City
Fan Appreciation MatchUSA vs New Zealand
Sept. 10
Cincinnati
Smith is not looking to slow down, continuing to extend her amazing goalscoring season with Portland.
Watch: Sophia Smith amazing goal vs. Kansas City Current
U.S. women’s national team star Sophia Smith scored an amazing goal to add onto her Golden Boot-chasing season with NWSL club Portland Thorns, scoring the only goal in her club’s 4-1 home defeat to the Kansas City Current on Sunday.
Will this happen in the 2026 World Cup?
The United States were able to win their first match of the 2024 Copa América after a dominant 2-0 victory against Bolivia on Saturday. Christian Pulisic scored an incredible goal from outside the box to open the scoring.
The U.S. men’s national team were able to gain their first three points of the 2024 Copa América after defeating Bolivia 2-0 in AT&T Stadium on Sunday.
USMNT defeat Bolivia in 2024 Copa América opener
Arlington, Texas were witness of the USMNT’s highly-anticipated return to the South American tournament since their hosting in 2016, with the United States taking practically no time to open the scoring after eight long years of waiting. There was only one person worthy of doing the honors.
Put this clip into the MLS Hall of Fame.
During the match between St. Louis CITY and Atlanta United this Saturday — a game that saw both teams divide points following a 1-1 draw — a refereeing decision helped by the VAR, announced to the entire stadium, had fans wishing they had not celebrated the call so early. You need to see this.
Watch: Referee trolls fans with Video Review announcement in St. Louis CITY-Atlanta United