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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

Rising United States women’s national team star Lily Yohannes is on the brink of making a big career move as she’s set to leave Ajax and join Lyon, per ESPN’s Jeff Kassouf.

Yohannes has been electric in her two seasons with Ajax’s senior team as the young midfielder impressed in the Eredivisie and earned call ups to the USWNT. Yohannes was eligible to represent the U.S. and Netherlands, but ultimately decided the Stars and Stripes looked best on her.

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.

Los Angeles FC striker Olivier Giroud agreed to terminate his MLS contract and will return home to France to join Lille this summer, ESPN reported Friday.

The 38-year-old former FIFA World Cup champion with France in 2018 is in his second season with LAFC and has six months remaining on his contract.

Giroud leaving LAFC

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.

In what will surely go down as one of the most memorable nights in San Diego FC’s short history, local hero Milan Iloski scored four goals in just 12 minutes to lead the MLS newcomers to a thrilling 5-3 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place.

The 25-year-old striker, currently on loan from Danish side FC Nordsjælland, not only delivered the club’s first-ever hat trick, but also completed a historic “poker” — four goals in a single match — just halfway through their debut season. All in his first-ever MLS start.

When you think of the number 13 in soccer only one player should come to mind: Alex Morgan.

The United States women’s national team legend retired from international and club play last year but will receive a special tribute from San Diego Wave FC. An Alex Morgan jersey retirement is coming.

San Diego Wave will retire Morgan’s No. 13 jersey on Sept. 7 for their home game against the Houston Dash. The date is special as it will mark one year since Morgan’s final game of her career.

Alex Morgan jersey retirement

In 1985 the great philosophers of The Power Station once uttered the iconic tune and phrase “Some Like It Hot.” It’s become increasingly evident that they were not talking about Europeans.

The 2025 Club World Cup has a clear theme following the group stage. The Europeans love to complain about the American heat.

Bundesliga sides Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund pulled an unprecedented strategy of leaving their substitutes in the locker rooms for the first half so their players didn’t have to be outside.

Olympique Lyonnais have been relegated to Ligue 2, French football's financial watchdog (DNCG) said on Tuesday following an audit of the club.

Lyon were provisionally demoted by the DNCG in November for financial mismanagement and the decision was confirmed on Tuesday.

Lyon relegated to Ligue 2