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USLPA to protest against USSF in U.S. Open Cup matches

USL players will wear t-shirts calling for professional standards prior to U.S. Open Cup games Tuesday night, in a coordinated effort to put pressure on the U.S. Soccer amid tense negotiations with the league on a Collective Bargaining Agreement. The USLPA has been engaged in talks with the League office for months, and with no deal near, they have decided to take action.

Vermont-Portland's U.S. Open Cup clash is the perfect hipster derby

Portland Hearts of Pine and Vermont Green are two of New England’s most compelling community-built clubs, and their U.S. Open Cup meeting brings a battle of brands to the pitch.

Surridge, Schwake heroics secure Open Cup for Nashville

Nashville SC captured the first championship in Tennessee professional sports history on Wednesday night, edging Austin FC 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup final. Sam Surridge’s second-half strike made the difference in a rather testy contest, with Nashville digging deep to protect their lead at Austin's Q2 Stadium and seal a landmark title.

Nashville, Austin both vie for first trophy in Open Cup final

Both U.S. Open Cup finalists are relatively recent MLS additions, and both have a chance to claim their first trophy

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Where to watch Lionel Messi games on TV & live stream

Everything you need to know about how to watch Lionel Messi in action for Inter Miami and Argentina.

Fodrey scores late winner to send Austin FC to U.S. Open Cup final

Austin FC and Nashville SC each booked their first U.S. Open Cup Final appearances on a dramatic semifinal night. In St. Paul, CJ Fodrey’s 120th-minute strike gave Austin a 2-1 extra-time win over Minnesota United, while in Nashville, Sam Surridge fired a hat trick to lead the Boys in Gold past Philadelphia Union 3-1 at GEODIS Park.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	35	23	7	5	67	26	41	76	W W L L W
2	Manchester City	33	21	7	5	66	29	37	70	W W W D D
3	Manchester United	35	18	10	7	63	48	15	64	W W W L D
4	Liverpool	35	17	7	11	59	47	12	58	L W W W L
5	Aston Villa	35	17	7	11	48	44	4	58	L L W D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Arsenal

W
W
L
L
W

Manchester City

W
W
W
D
D

Manchester United

W
W
W
L
D

Liverpool

L
W
W
W
L

Aston Villa

L
L
W
D
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Copa America titles?

With 16 titles to their name, Argentina are the most successful team in Copa America. They won their first-ever title in 1921, winning 15 more since. La Albiceleste also emerged victorious in the most recent edition in 2024, defending their title from 2021.

How many teams are in the Copa America?

Generally, since the 1993 edition, 12 teams have been participating in the Copa America. Exceptions include the 2016 and 2024 editions, which featured 16 teams. Initially, there were just four teams, with a permanent expansion to 10 teams in 1975.

Who has made the most Copa America appearances ever?

No player has made more Copa America appearances than Lionel Messi, with the Argentinian legend featuring in an impressive 39 games.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Copa America?

Former Argentine footballer Norberto Mendez and Brazilian footballer Zizinho share the record of scoring the most goals in Copa America history, having found the back of the net 17 times each.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Copa America and how old was he?

Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo set the record as the oldest player to participate in a Copa America game when he started against Argentina at the 2024 edition, aged 41 years and 73 days.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Copa America and how old was he?

Humberto Elgueta is the youngest player to ever play in the Copa America. The midfielder from Chile was aged just 16 years and one day when he featured against Brazil in the 1920 edition.

Which famous players have played in the Copa America?

Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, Diego Maradona, Cafu, Roberto Carlos, Alexis Sanchez, Diego Forlan, James Rodriguez, Edinson Cavani, Luis Suarez, Mario Kempes, Neymar, Enzo Francescoli, Carlos Valderrama, Tim Howard, Rafa Marquez, and Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez are some of the most famous players to have played in the Copa America.

Which famous managers have managed in the Copa America?

Marcelo Bielsa, Lionel Scaloni, Guillermo Stabile, Ricardo Gareca, Jorge Sampaoli, Oscar Tabarez, etc are some of the best managers to have managed nations at the Copa America.