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Christian Pulisic opts out of this summer’s Gold Cup, here’s how fans reacted

Christian Pulisic won’t be playing in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup. The United States men’s national team star opted out of the team’s final competitive competition prior to next summer’s home World Cup because he wants to rest.

Matt Crocker, the U.S. Soccer Sporting Director, said in a statement that Pulisic requested to not play in the Gold Cup.

Lo’eau LaBonta could make history as oldest USWNT player to make her debut

United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes continues to surprise fans with her roster selections with the latest eyebrow raiser being a Lo’eau LaBonta USWNT call up for upcoming friendlies against China and Jamaica.

LaBonta, 32, could set a record as the oldest player to make her USWNT debut in the history of the program. The message from Hayes seems clear: If you’re playing well for your club, you will be in consideration for the national team regardless of age, prior appearances or other factors.

Angel Di María announces exit from Benfica, future uncertain

May 18 (Reuters) - Angel Di María will not return for Benfica next season, the Argentine forward said after the club failed to win the Liga Portugal following a 1-1 draw at Braga on Saturday, finishing two points below champions Sporting.

The 37-year-old, who retired from international soccer last year after making 145 appearances for Argentina, has spent five years at Benfica in two spells, having re-joined the club in 2023 after playing for Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris St Germain and Juventus.

NWSL admits that game shouldn’t have continued after Angel City’s Savy King collapsed

The National Women's Soccer League acknowledged Friday that last weekend's match should have ended after a player collapsed on the field.

Play resumed on May 9 after about 10 minutes of medical attention for Angel City FC defender Savy King, who fell to the ground in the 74th minute and was taken away on a cart following life-saving measures.

NWSL Angel City game: It should've ended

Watch: It’s only May and FC Cincinnati's Kévin Denkey has two goal of the year contenders

FC Cincinnati went all in on Kévin Denkey in November with a $16.2 million transfer fee, a Major League Soccer record at the time. Fast forward to May and it’s clear to see that he was worth every penny.

The Togo international has only played 11 league games for Cincinnati and already has two goal of the year contenders. Denkey scores bangers.

Kevin Denkey goals FC Cincinnati

On Wednesday the 24-year-old showcased his technique with the ball at his feet as he diced three Toronto FC defenders before supplying a perfect finish.

USMNT will be tested against Asia’s best with September friendlies vs. Japan and South Korea

The U.S. men's national team scheduled two friendlies for early September to begin their warmup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which they are co-hosting along with Canada and Mexico.

The USMNT will face South Korea on Sept. 6 at the New York Red Bulls' home stadium in Harrison, N.J. On Sept. 9, the Americans will play Japan at the home of the Columbus Crew.

USMNT September friendlies

Nike unveils 2025 U.S. Soccer kits… fans can’t decide whether to love them or hate them

The 2025 U.S. Soccer kits from Nike were revealed on Tuesday and American fans are in a hot debate over the new apparel.

2025 U.S. Soccer kits

Major League Soccer has 19 of the 50 most valuable clubs in the world

It’s called soccer, world.

Major League Soccer has made a significant jump on the global soccer landscape in terms of value, with 19 of its clubs featured in Sportico's most-recent list of the world's 50 most valuable soccer teams

Landon Donovan says Inter Miami will win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Here goes another bold statement by Donovan…

U.S. men’s national team legend Landon Donovan has boldly predicted that Inter Miami will emerge victorious in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, set to be held in the United States for the first time ever.

Landon Donovan says Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will win 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

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