The U.S. men's national team has increasingly become a hub for dual-national talent, thanks to the country's diverse population and global diaspora.

However, while many current dual nationals playing for the USMNT like Sergiño Dest, Folarin Balogun, Antonee Robinson and Johnny have chosen to don the red, white, and blue at the senior level, several high-profile players have opted to represent other nations despite their eligibility for the U.S.

Spain's Aitana Bonmati struck a superb extra-time winner to fire her side to a 1-0 victory over Germany on Wednesday and send them through to the Women's European Championship final for the first time.

The win sets up a decider against holders England in Basel on Sunday in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final that saw the Spaniards crowned world champions for the first time.

Soccer’s governing body FIFA announced on Tuesday that the first phase of ticket sales for the men’s 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada will be on Wednesday, Sept. 10.

FIFA plans to release tickets for the World Cup in an unspecified number of phases with the first being in September. These won’t be your everyday tickets purchased on Seat Geek or Ticketmaster. Fans interested in securing tickets for the event will need to register on FIFA’s website and create a FIFA ID.

On Sept. 10 applications for the first draw of tickets will open.

One of the biggest gripes United States men’s national team fans have about attending games is the high ticket prices. That could be changing this fall with a report from Eric Goodman of the Austin Chronicle that tickets for the USA’s friendly vs. Ecuador in Austin, Texas, could have tickets for as low as $35.

USMNT ticket prices dropping?

NEW YORK — United States two-time World Cup winner Tobin Heath announced her retirement on Thursday, after years away from the sport due to injury, disappointing her legions of fans who hoped she might one day retake the field.

Famed for her cool demeanor and extraordinary intelligence on the pitch, Heath picked up two Olympic golds and won the NWSL championship twice with the Portland Thorns.

Tobin Heath retires

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Mexico defeated the United States 2-1 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Sunday to successfully defend their CONCACAF Gold Cup crown and capture their 10th title in a pulsating final that delivered drama from start to finish.

USMNT vs Mexico Gold Cup highlights

The U.S. went ahead just four minutes in when Sebastian Berhalter's free-kick found Chris Richards, whose powerful header struck the underside of the crossbar and cannoned straight down, with the referee confirming the goal was good.

Two Diego Luna goals vs Guatemala secured the United States men’s national team a spot in the 2025 Gold Cup final as the 21-year-old shined the brightest during Wednesday’s 2-1 U.S. victory.

Luna was riding high from the quarterfinal against Costa Rica where scored his first-ever international goal. He now has triple that number following a 15-minute brace to open the game against Guatemala.

Diego Luna goals vs Guatemala

The United States women's national team's depth was on display Sunday in Cincinnati when the squad's backups dominated Ireland for a 4-0 victory in a friendly.

U.S. coach Emma Hayes made 11 changes from the lineup that defeated Ireland 4-0 on Thursday and didn't miss a beat as the Americans won their fourth straight match without allowing a goal. In fact, Ireland did not put a shot on frame.

Rose Lavelle scored and had an assist in her return as the U.S. women's national team sent a friendly reminder of its dominance with a 4-0 victory over Ireland in Commerce City, Colo., on Thursday.

Lavelle played for the U.S for the first time since Dec. 3, 2024, after undergoing ankle surgery.

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If you didn’t have Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie awkwardly standing behind Donald Trump while he talks about bombing Iran and banning transgender people in sports on your bingo card… you’re not alone.

Italian giants Juventus were invited to the White House on Tuesday ahead of their Club World Cup opener against Al Ain in Washington D.C. that night. The reason for Juventus being present for a Trump press conference isn’t clear. All we know is that it was awkward.