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Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance moves

Nov. 20, 2024 16:02 PM EST

If the latest dance sweeping the sports world is any indication, Donald Trump and the NFL might get along much better in his second term in the White House than they did the first time around. Several NFL players have taken a cue from the college ranks and even soccer pitches and...

Pulisic scores twice, US beats Jamaica 4-2 for 5-2 aggregate win in CONCACAF Nations League QF

Nov. 19, 2024 11:02 AM EST

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino had a message for American players after a 5-2 aggregate win over Jamaica gave the three-time defending champion United States a berth in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals. “My advice is look after yourself. We need to be a stronger in...

American midfielder Johnny Cardoso to miss Jamaica-US second leg after straining left hamstring

Nov. 16, 2024 15:20 PM EST

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Midfielder Johnny Cardoso will miss the second leg of the United States' CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal against Jamaica on Monday because of a strained left hamstring. The 23-year-old was injured early in the first half of Thursday's 1-0 win at Jamaica and...

Pepi goal lifts US over Jamaica 1-0 in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg

Nov. 14, 2024 23:43 PM EST

Ricardo Pepi put the United States in good position to advance to the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals, scoring an early goal for a 1-0, first-leg win against Jamaica at Kingston on Thursday night in coach Mauricio Pochettino's first competitive match. “We were here to fight. We...

US plays at Jamaica on Thursday night in first competitive match under Pochettino

Nov. 13, 2024 14:59 PM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino's first competitive test as U.S. coach will take place Thursday night at Kingston, Jamaica, when the Americans play the Reggae Boyz in the first leg of a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal. While the U.S. has 19 wins, three losses and 10...

Vinicius Junior scores hat trick as Real Madrid beats Dortmund 5-2 in Champions League

Oct. 22, 2024 18:03 PM EDT

Vinicius Junior scored a hat trick as Real Madrid turned boos into cheers with a 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Paris Saint-Germain dropped more points. Madrid was 2-0 down at halftime in a rematch of last season's final but rallied with...

Pulisic scores direct from corner kick for AC Milan. Then admits it was an accident

Oct. 22, 2024 17:38 PM EDT

MILAN (AP) — Christian Pulisic scored direct from a corner kick to set AC Milan on the way to its first victory in this season's Champions League. But the United States international admitted it was an accident. Pulisic surprised everyone when he curled in a kick...

Pulisic, Pepi and McKennie among 5 US players to miss Tuesday's match at Mexico

Oct. 13, 2024 14:16 PM EDT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Christian Pulisic, Ricardo Pepi and Weston McKennie will miss the United States' friendly at Mexico on Tuesday in order to return to their clubs in Europe. Marlon Fossey and Zack Steffen, who didn't dress for Saturday's 2-0 win over Panama, also are returning...

Pochettino wins US debut as Musah and Pepi score second-half goals in 2-0 victory over Panama

Oct. 13, 2024 00:55 AM EDT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino arrived at Q2 Stadium to see posters and banners with his face around the grandstand and behind a goal. By the time he left, he was saluting fans who were cheering his name. The 52-year-old Argentine's debut as U.S. coach was a...

Pochettino era of US soccer begins against Panama, with eyes on 2026 World Cup

Oct. 11, 2024 15:29 PM EDT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A new era for United States soccer is set to begin, led by an Argentine coach expected to deliver big results at the 2026 World Cup on American soil. Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino makes his U.S. debut in a pair of friendlies, leading...