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ESPN FC’s Brian McBride says Josh Sargent’s ability to refocus after being left of the Gold Cup squad is the reason his future is bright.
United States international Josh Sargent will be out until January with a hamstring injury, his club, Werder Bremen, has announced.
Sargent, 19, picked up the injury in the U.S.’s 4-0 victory over Cuba in CONCACAF Nations League play last month, according to a team release.

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After playing the full 90 minutes against Cuba, he came on as a substitute in Werder Bremen’s match against Wolfsburg on Dec. 1, but complained about the pain in the subsequent training session.
“Since this is a small, deep-set… […]

Megan Rapinoe shares an update on the USWNT’s fight for equal pay and explains what an ideal resolution looks like from her point of view.
U.S. Soccer’s projected 2020 deficit is set to grow $5.5 million due mostly to expenditures of $9 million on legal fees devoted to various lawsuits.
The federation had already projected a loss for the upcoming year, but legals costs — including those due to the equal pay lawsuit filed by the U.S. women’s team — are the primary reason for the increase.

Speaking at the USSF Board of Directors meeting, USSF CFO Pinky Raina presented reports on the federation’s financial state. Entering the 2019… […]

Sergino Dest emphasizes it was his decision alone to play with the USMNT over the Netherlands.

Ajax full-back Sergino Dest announces he has decided to play for the United States over the Netherlands.
It has been a year to the day since Gregg Berhalter was hired as manager of the U.S. men’s national team. In 2019, the USMNT was largely treading water. In fact, its collective chin has inched dangerously close to the waterline at times.
The victories were expected, especially considering the CONCACAF-heavy schedule and the fact that just two of the Americans’ 18 games were held outside the United States. Yet the loss to Canada in October raised alarm bells, and fans are still waiting for a signature… […]

Brian McBride, Graham Zusi and Matt Besler all send well wishes to Tim Howard as he enters retirement.

Tim Howard turned back the clock with some fantastic saves vs. FC Dallas in his final home match for Colorado.

Shaka Hislop recounts Tim Howard’s time with Everton and Manchester United as the American has officially called it a career.
Former United States goalkeeper Tim Howard is set to be named general manager of USL Championship side Memphis 901, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to ESPN.
The Athletic was the first to report Howard’s appointment, which will be made official after the start of the new year when his MLS contract expires. Memphis just completed its inaugural season in the USL Championship, finishing in 15th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 9-18-7.

The move represents Howard’s… […]

Afshin Ghotbi’s career in soccer has taken him to Los Angeles, South Korea, Iran and, now, China.
In 2000, Afshin Ghotbi found himself marveling at where life had taken him. Here was an Iranian-born, American-raised soccer coach, heading to Hong Kong from Los Angeles on a British Airways flight so he could interview with a Dutchman to be an assistant coach for South Korea’s national team.
“If that’s not globalization, I’m not sure what is,” he said with a laugh during an exclusive interview with ESPN FC.
Ghotbi’s globetrotting ways haven’t stopped. His coaching career has spanned three decades… […]