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.
Portland Hearts of Pine and Vermont Green are two of New Englandâs most compelling community-built clubs, and their U.S. Open Cup meeting brings a battle of brands to the pitch.
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 Surridgeâs 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.
Austin FC and Nashville SC each booked their first U.S. Open Cup Final appearances on a dramatic semifinal night. In St. Paul, CJ Fodreyâs 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.
Inter Miami have been warned against using the âconvenient excuseâ of jet lag if Lionel Messi fails to lead the club to more major silverware in 2024.
Luis Suarez has reunited with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and is targeting complete domination in 2024, with collective sights set on âfour titlesâ.