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World Cup: US knocked out by Dutch; Argentina advances

Clearly, this young U.S. team was not ready to leave Qatar. Against the experienced Netherlands, it also wasn't quite ready for the quarterfinals.

By The Associated Press December 3, 2022

AP photo by Francisco Seco / U.S men's national soccer team coach Gregg Berhalter, left, and winger Christian Pulisic leave the field after Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Netherlands in the round of 16 at the World cup in Doha, Qatar.

World Cup: Americans face Dutch in first knockout match in Qatar

Though they've never met in a World Cup, there are several ties between the teams that will kick off the round of 16 on Saturday in Qatar.

By RONALD BLUM / The Associated Press December 2, 2022

AP photo by Ebrahim Noroozi / U.S. defender Sergino Dest, left, competes with Iran's Ehsan Hajsafi for possession during a World Cup Group B match Tuesday in Doha, Qatar. The Americans won 1-0 to finish second in the group to England and advance to the round of 16, which begins Saturday with a match against the Netherlands.

US has clear World Cup task against Iran: win or go home

The task is clear for the United States: beat Iran in a politically charged World Cup match or go home.

By RONALD BLUM / AP Sports Writer November 28, 2022

head coach Gregg Berhalter of the United States and Tyler Adams attend a press conference on the eve of the group B World Cup soccer match between Iran and the United States in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Americans frustrate England again at a World Cup in 0-0 draw

Three tries in, England is still waiting for its first World Cup win against the United States.

By The Associated Press November 25, 2022

AP photo by Lucao Bruno / U.S. player Antonee Robinson, right, and England's Bukayo Saka compete for the soccer ball during a World Cup match Friday at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. The teams played to a scoreless draw as each earned a point in the Group B standings.

Bale salvages draw for Wales against US in World Cup

A young United States team was nearing victory in its World Cup return. Then Walker Zimmerman needlessly plowed into Gareth Bale.

By RONALD BLUM / AP Sports Writer November 21, 2022

goalkeeper Matt Turner of the United States makes a save during the World Cup, group B soccer match between the United States and Wales, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Qatar opens World Cup with lavish half-hour ceremony

Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman extended one yellow-gloved hand to a FIFA World Cup ambassador suffering from a rare spinal disorder in an image meant to represent inclusion in a country facing international criticism over its human rights record.

By JENNA FRYER / AP National Writer November 20, 2022

A giant inflateble copy of the trophy is displayed prior to the start of the World Cup group A soccer match between Qatar and Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Americans, back in World Cup after eight-year wait, face Wales to open

A young U.S. men's national soccer team is about to be tested on the sport's biggest stage.

By The Associated Press November 20, 2022

AP photo by Ashley Landis / U.S. forward Christian Pulisic, left, and teammates practice Saturday in preparation for their 2022 World Cup opener against Wales on Monday in Qatar.

World Cup prize money disparity is an obstacle to Equal Pay

World Cup prize money continues to be a sticking point for equality in soccer, despite the historic equal pay agreement between U.S. Soccer and its men's and women's teams.

By ANNE M. PETERSON / AP Sports Writer November 15, 2022

FILE - United States' Megan Rapinoe lifts up the trophy after winning the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, in July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)

Coach Jimmy Obleda, Chattanooga Red Wolves part ways

The season is over for the Chattanooga Red Wolves, and so is the Jimmy Obleda era for the USL League One club.

By Gene Henley November 9, 2022

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Jimmy Obleda watches the Chattanooga Red Wolves warm up before a USL League One match against Northern Colorado on May 7 at CHI Memorial Stadium in East Ridge.

Americans set for World Cup in Qatar as roster is announced

Players started getting texts from U.S. men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter on Sunday afternoon.

By RONALD BLUM / The Associated Press November 9, 2022

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