Mike Woitalla

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, who took office January 20, 2026, responded to reports that NJ Transit train fares could surge past $100 for games at MetLife Stadium. “You may have seen some recent headlines about transportation costs for World Cup games in New Jersey, so let me tell you exactly where things stand. Our […] The post New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill calls on FIFA to pay for transportation costs appeared first on Soccer America.

FIFA has appointed 170 match officials to the 104-game 2026 World Cup. They hail from 50 nations, with the USA providing one of the largest contingents. 🇺🇸 U.S. 2026 World Cup officialsReferees: Ismail Elfath*, Tori PensoAssistant referees: Kyle Atkins*, Brooke Mayo, Kathryn Nesbitt*, Corey Parker*Video match officials: Joe Dickerson, Armando Villarreal** Officiated at 2022 World […] The post Eight U.S. match officials appointed to 2026 World Cup appeared first on Soccer America.

Mexico-based attacker Alex Zendejas wasn't called up by U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettini last month for the Atlanta friendlies, but he showed up 250 miles north to captain Club America. The post B.J. Callaghan praises Alex Zendejas, the Club America captain omitted from the USMNT’s March camp appeared first on Soccer America.

Derby County center forward Patrick Agyemang, a rare bright spot for USMNT in the March friendlies, needed a stretcher after going down in the 41st minute against Stoke City on Monday. “Pat’s gone off and gone for a scan, so we will have to wait and see,” Derby coach John Eustace said after his team’s […] The post Patrick Agyemang stretchered off during Derby County win appeared first on Soccer America.

A Man of the Match performance by Weston McKennie in Juventus' 2-0 win over Genoa included the midfielder's fifth Serie A goal of the season. The post USMNT hopefuls in Europe: McKennie continues stellar form appeared first on Soccer America.

Brazil-born players represent the largest contingent of players born outside of the USA and Canada on 2026 MLS rosters. The 78 nations, across six continents, represented in MLS squads is significantly greater than other top-tier U.S. men’s pro leagues. MLS is also the youngest league. 🌎 Countries represented: MLS (78), NBA (50), NFL (28), NHL […] The post MLS players hail from 78 countries appeared first on Soccer America.