National Teams

USWNT 2025 calendar: SheBelieves Cup, friendlies and more

The United States women’s national team had an incredible 2024 winning their first Olympic gold medal in 12 years. The 2025 USWNT calendar might not have any major tournaments on schedule but will still be an important 12-month stretch.

In 2025 the sole tournament for the USWNT will be the SheBelieves Cup in February against top opponents Australia, Japan and Colombia.

2025 USWNT calendar

January

  • Jan. 14-21: Training camp in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

February

SheBelieves Cup

Here are the top 10 best US soccer players to watch in 2025 (men’s edition)

Whether you’re a die-hard American soccer fan or a casual enjoyer, you might be curious about the best US soccer players. American players have been excelling in the world’s top leagues this season. Here are the ones to watch in 2025.

Top 10 best US Soccer players to watch in 2025

Honorable mentions: Johnny Cardoso, Sergiño Dest and Malik Tillman

10. Chris Richards

Alex Morgan says her biggest national team achievement was equal pay; not World Cup or Olympics

Set up the future of U.S. women's national team players for generations to come.

In a candid conversation on the "Not Gonna Lie" podcast with Kylie Kelce, U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan opened up about her career, reflecting on her most significant achievements. 

While the 2019 World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist has numerous accolades to her name while playing for the U.S. women’s national team, Morgan revealed that the accomplishment she’s most proud of is the landmark victory for equal pay in international soccer.

Watch: Weston McKennie scores fourth goal of the season for Juventus

U.S. men’s national team star Weston McKennie is having yet another remarkable season with Juventus, scoring his fourth goal of the season for the Serie A giants in their battle to climb up the league table.

Watch: Weston McKennie goal vs. Monza

Argentina finish as No. 1 ranked team in the world for second-consecutive year

Reigning world champions Argentina have kept top spot in the final FIFA men's world ranking of 2024 for a second consecutive year, with no changes in the top 10 of the latest list published on Thursday.

Lionel Scaloni's Argentina, who were crowned Copa America champions for a record 16th time after they beat Colombia in July, continue to lead the way ahead of second-placed France and Euro 2024 winners Spain in third.

December FIFA rankings

Two-time World Cup champion Becky Sauerbrunn announces her retirement

United States women’s national team and Portland Thorns defender Becky Sauerbrunn is hanging up her boots after 16 incredible years with the national team. The 39-year-old announced her retirement via social media on Tuesday.

Becky Sauerbrunn retirement

Donovan jinx? Fans’ hilarious reaction to USMNT players ‘responding’ to MLS transfer suggestion

Donovan is quite the counter-jinx to getting American players back into their best form.

U.S. men’s national team legend, Landon Donovan, made headlines in the last week after making bold comments on what he thinks Giovanni Reyna’s future move should be, suggesting the 22-year-old look for a transfer to MLS amidst continuous injuries and lack of playing time for Borussia Dortmund.

Viral: Fans were stunned to see UEFA put Serbia and Albania in the same WCQ group

UEFA must want to watch the world burn as groups for 2026 World Cup qualifying were drawn on Friday with one group catching everyone’s eye. Group K of UEFA WCQ features England and two incredibly bitter rivals… Serbia and Albania.

Serbia and Albania have intense political tension and have only played each other twice with the last meeting being in 2015. UEFA have rules in place during draws for certain nations and clubs not to face each other in fear of violence.

Lionel Messi set to receive his own skin on Fornite

Get ready to use Messi in the world of Fortnite.

It has been revealed that Lionel Messi is close to joining the gaming world and getting his very own own skin on the popular battle royale game, Fortnite.

Messi Fortnite skin: Inter Miami star collaboration coming soon

Norwegian Football Federation set to vote against FIFA’s ‘flawed and inconsistent’ World Cup bids

The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday said it will vote against FIFA's awarding of hosting rights for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups by acclamation, adding that it had formally criticized the process in a letter to the world governing body.

Votes are due to be held at FIFA's virtual extraordinary Congress on Wednesday to approve the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, though each has only a single bid, which are both expected to be confirmed by acclamation.

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