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In wake of Reyna-Berhalter feud, US Soccer Federation discussing rule to curb parent pressuring
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — More than 10 months after the Reyna family pressured U.S. Soccer Federation staff to give more playing time to Gio Reyna at the World Cup, the team has not yet adopted rules to prevent similar lobbying. “That’s something that U.S. Soccer leadership is...
Germany beats US 3-1 in soccer exhibition as Reyna plays under Berhalter for first time since feud
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gio Reyna was noticeable with dyed blond hair in his first game back with Gregg Berhalter following the eruption of their family feud at last year's World Cup. Germany's offense in its first game under Julian Nagelsmann and a porous U.S. defense also stood out. ...
Reyna could play under Berhalter for the first time since a family feud when US faces Germany
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gio Reyna could play his first match under Gregg Berhalter since their family feud began 11 months ago, though the U.S. coach did not detail the midfielder's exact role in Saturday's game against Germany. Reyna, a son of former U.S. captain Claudio Reyna...
Megan Rapinoe honored by team OL Reign in front of record NWSL crowd of 34,130
SEATTLE (AP) — It's rare that Megan Rapinoe is at a loss for words. The retiring star was honored by club team OL Reign on Friday night in front of a National Women's Soccer League record crowd of 34,130 fans, many of whom wore pink wigs in her honor. “I do know...
Berhalter speaks with Gio Reyna for first time since family feud, invites him to training
NEW YORK (AP) — Gregg Berhalter spoke with Gio Reyna for the first time in nine months since a family feud erupted into public view following the World Cup, and the returning U.S. coach invited the oft-injured 20-year-old midfielder back to training camp ahead of exhibitions against Germany and...
FIFA moving 100+ jobs to Florida from Zurich as legal department transfers to 2026 World Cup base
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA is moving more than 100 jobs from its Swiss headquarters to Florida, where a growing workforce is already working on organizing the 2026 World Cup. FIFA informed staff on Tuesday that its entire legal department and the audit, compliance and risk management teams...
Megan Rapinoe gets triumphant send-off as United States beats South Africa 2-0
CHICAGO (AP) — One more victory pose for Megan Rapinoe, part of a fitting exit for one of the best to play the game. Rapinoe got a triumphant send-off, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0 on Sunday. Trinity Rodman and Emily Sonnett scored, and the U.S. sent...
Megan Rapinoe's legacy with US team is bigger than soccer
Whether she was advocating for equal pay and racial justice or just scoring a rare goal off a corner kick, Megan Rapinoe was always unabashedly authentic during her soccer career. As she prepares to step away, the 38-year old Rapinoe is showing a more vulnerable side, too. ...
Julie Ertz says goodbye to the US national team during a 3-0 win over South Africa
CINCINNATI (AP) — Two-time Women's World Cup winner Julie Ertz played her final match for the United States, an emotional 3-0 victory over South Africa in an exhibition on Thursday night. Ertz announced last month that she was retiring after a 10-year career. She started against...
Tab Ramos hired as assistant coach of New England Revolution after Bruce Arena departure
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Former U.S. star midfielder Tab Ramos was hired Tuesday as an assistant coach by the New England Revolution, whose staff has been in transition. New England announced on Aug. 1 that coach Bruce Arena had been put on leave after an investigation began into...
