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After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss
United State’s Folarin Balogus (20) tries to score on Belguim goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (1) during the Wrold Cup round of 16 soccer match in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) ANDREW DESTIN SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun’s presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on… Continue reading
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FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, awards President Donald Trump with the FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kenndy Center in Washington, December 5, 2025 (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File) RONALD BLUM and MICHELLE L. PRICEAssociated Press SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward… Continue reading
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U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
United States’ Malik Tillman (17) scores their second goal from a free kick during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) JOSH DUBOWAssociated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Malik Tillman stepped up for… Continue reading
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US finishes group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey
United State’s Austin Trusty scores his sides opening goal during a World Cup Group D soccer match against Turkey in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026, (Photo/Mark J. Terrill) GREG BEACHAM | Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage… Continue reading
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US reaches World Cup knockout round and wins its group with 2nd straight victory, 2-0 over Australia
United States’ Alex Freeman (16) scores their second goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia, Friday, June 19, 2026, in Seattle (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) ANDREW DESTIN | Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the United States one bit. The Americans advanced to the knockout… Continue reading
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A look at how World Cup stars young and old are faring after first week
Portugal’s Christiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch after the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (AP Photo/Karen Warren) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper has become a star at this World Cup, and a Senegal teenager scored in his tournament debut. Here’s a look at some… Continue reading
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