US Soccer
‘Let these people talk’: After silencing Turkey, Irankunda turns to his American doubters
Nestory Irankunda and the Socceroos know the talk is going to continue but he and his teammates are fired up to prove critics in the USA wrong when the two nations meet in a pivotal group game.
- Vince Rugari
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One possible World Cup match-up would Trump all others, and not for the football
If results fall a certain way, the United States and Iran could meet in the knockout rounds – compressing decades of geopolitical tension into 90 minutes of football.
- Tony Yang
‘So much rubbish … I’m sick of it’: This Socceroo has heard enough from US pundits
Australia midfielder Connor Metcalfe can’t cop the condescending chat coming from American soccer pundits. If he could, he’d play the USA today.
- Vince Rugari
Popovic happy to let USA ‘shoot their mouths off’ as Socceroos plot an upset
Tony Popovic is unlikely to take up Alexi Lalas’ advice to stick criticism of the Socceroos from US soccer pundits on the dressing room wall at the World Cup. But he is enjoying the build-up.
- Vince Rugari
The US expects fans to flock to the World Cup. But has Trump scored an own goal?
Visitor numbers are down amid fears about the US president’s immigration and border security crackdown.
- Michael Koziol
Popovic’s unbeaten streak ends in USA but Socceroos heading in right direction
Tony Popovic has tasted defeat as Socceroos coach for the first time after a 2-1 loss to the United States, the 2026 World Cup co-hosts.
- Vince Rugari
Messi magic, ICE raids and gun ranges: What two Socceroos have learnt about America
Kye Rowles and Patrick Yazbek are discovering the many faces of the 2026 World Cup co-hosts – from world-class players and searing summer heat to deportations, travel bans and a uniquely American gun culture.
- Vince Rugari
Matildas SheBelieves Cup campaign continues to crumble after 2-1 loss to United States
The Matildas went down 2-1 to current world No. 1 the United States in Arizona on Monday, despite US coach Emma Hayes fielding a second string team.
- Frances Howe
Emma Hayes to leave Chelsea at end of WSL season, tipped for USA job
Emma Hayes, one of the most decorated managers in women’s football, will step down as Chelsea manager.
The day the Matildas walked down Oxford St and went on strike
Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord, Katrina Gorry and co downed tools in protest over $21,000 contracts, below Australia’s minimum wage, and refused to tour the US. It was a “watershed moment” for women’s sport.
- Adam Pengilly