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Tim Ream has retired from the USMNT after 16 years, 86 caps and two World Cup appearances, closing his international career after captaining the United States at the 2026 World Cup.
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Brian Schwake made his USMNT debut in the 4-2 win over Chile, completing an unconventional journey that took him from Sockers FC and one season at DePaul to professional football in Scotland, Spain and eventually MLS with Nashville SC. He had never represented the United States at youth level before earning his first senior call-up at 25.
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The USMNT defeated Chile 4-2 in St. Louis in a historic night for the program’s next generation. Julian Hall scored in his second straight appearance to become the youngest player ever to score in his first two USMNT caps, while 17-year-old Mathis Albert scored his first international goal and became the youngest goalscorer in U.S. men’s national team history, surpassing Christian Pulisic’s decade-old record.
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Emma Hayes has called up three players who are still searching for their first USWNT cap: Evelyn Shores, Pietra Tordin and Trinity Byars. While Silkowitz has previously been called into senior camps, Byars, Shores and Tordin are receiving their first senior call-ups after standout 2026 NWSL seasons. The three will join the USWNT for October friendlies against Spain.
Lucas Aguirre ·
Keyrol Figueroa scored his first senior international goal for Honduras in a 1-0 Nations League victory over Jamaica, just days after his brother Dereck Moncada opened his own account against Suriname. Both are sons of Honduran legend Maynor Figueroa, making the international window a memorable one for the family.
Lucas Aguirre ·
Atlanta City FC has officially been unveiled as Atlanta’s new NWSL franchise, with the club set to begin play in 2028. Owned by Arthur M. Blank and operated by AMB Sports and Entertainment, the team will play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and train at a new facility being developed in Marietta. The club’s new crest features a phoenix and dogwood imagery, with red and peach as its primary colors.
Lucas Aguirre ·
Spain defeated the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on penalties to win the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, reclaiming the title four years after their first triumph.
Lucas Aguirre ·
Gilberto Mora added another historic milestone to his rapidly growing résumé, scoring his first senior goal for Mexico in a 1-1 draw against Colombia while becoming the youngest goalscorer in the history of the Mexican national team. The 17-year-old also wore Mexico’s No. 10 shirt for the first time, continuing a record-breaking rise that has already seen him become the youngest Liga MX starter and goalscorer, Mexico’s youngest senior international, the youngest winner of a FIFA men’s senior international tournament and Mexico’s youngest-ever World Cup player.
Lucas Aguirre ·
The United States opened its new 2030 World Cup cycle with an impressive 4-1 win over Peru, featuring 11 debuts, eight teenagers and goals from Justin Ellis and Julian Hall.
Lucas Aguirre ·
Cavan Sullivan, Justin Ellis and Peyton Miller are set to make their USMNT debuts against Peru, with Sullivan breaking historic age records and Ellis arriving amid interest from Uruguay.
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