Siddhant Lazar

The United States, Mexico and Canada - the three 2026 World Cup hosts - had mixed fortunes in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, the first update since July. The USMNT slipped one spot to 16th following a loss to South Korea and a win over Japan. Mexico dropped to 14th, while Canada climbed to 26th after back-to-back victories.

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.

Regarding Weston McKennie's role within the national team setup as well as for Juventus, former USMNT defender Alexi Lalas said that the veteran midfielder presents uniques challenges from a coaching perspective which have consistently clouded his club future. He noted that those challenges come despite the fact McKennie rarely misses time.

Former USMNT defender Alexi Lalas is optimistic about the national team's striker situation following Ricardo Pepi's return from injury for PSV. Though Folarin Balogun established himself with a strong showing earlier this month, Lalas said Pepi's return to fitness and form provides crucial competition for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

Fox Sports analyst Alexi Lalas expressed optimism about Gio Reyna’s prospects with both Borussia Mönchengladbach and the U.S. men’s national team, suggesting the midfielder could still be in the World Cup conversation. Lalas highlighted Reyna’s strong debut despite Gladbach’s rough Bundesliga start.

Former U.S. international Herculez Gomez offered his assessment of the hostilities between Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders ahead of their first meeting since last month's controversial Leagues Cup final. The former MLS striker referenced the postmatch altercation that resulted in suspensions for multiple Miami players.

The National Women's Soccer League has finalized a supplemental media rights agreement with ESPN that expands the network's coverage for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Under the new terms, ABC and ESPN networks will carry 16 additional regular-season games each year, increasing their total NWSL match coverage from 33 per season.

Inter Miami CF unveiled a historic kit development for their academy teams, announcing that all youth levels will wear jerseys featuring Lionel Messi's personal logo during the 2025-26 season. This move builds upon last season's Promise Kit, in which academy teams wore the same pink as the senior team for the first time.

EA Sports released the official ratings for MLS players in the upcoming EA FC 26, with Inter Miami's Lionel Messi continuing his reign as the highest-rated player in the league at 86 overall. The Argentine superstar's is followed closely by LAFC's summer signing Son Heung-min, who enters the game with an 85 rating.

U.S. international Patrick Agyemang made his long-awaited Derby County debut and immediately made his mark, assisting the game-winner after coming on in the 69th minute against West Bromwich Albion. Manager John Eustace praised the forward’s impact and reflected on the challenges Agyemang has faced since joining the club.

U.S. international Ricardo Pepi got back to what he does best as he got his first two league goals of the season in PSV's 5-3 win over NEC Nijmegen. The 22-year-old scored the game's opening goal in the 12th minute before scoring again in the 49th minute.

The former MLS defender has offered his assessment of the forward's punishment following his spitting incident, suggesting the ban was appropriate

The former USMNT defender has shared his assessment of Freese's status, suggesting the position remains unsettled despite recent performances

The USMNT icon has expressed strong disagreement with the Argentine’s characterization of September international friendlies as mere training sessions

The veteran defender has shared his perspective on potentially finishing his international career at the 2026 World Cup on home soil

The former USMNT striker highlighted the significance of the national team's victory over Japan, noting signs of pressure on the coach

The American icon weighed in on the ongoing striker competition for the national team and believes the AS Monaco star deserves the nod over Sargent

The former USMNT star raised concerns about Mauricio Pochettino's squad's readiness for the World Cup