15 charters from Morocco for the game against Canada in Houston. They are now going straight back. Quite an operation. Fan at the airport thinks about 4,000-4,500 traveled for the game.

I was deadset against expansion. I was wrong. It’s been fabulous.

Paraguay having 0 yellow cards is the best stat in this game

Lot of shithousing by Paraguay. France easily could have had another one or two PKs.

The USMNT mirrors the country it represents. And reminds us of what had made this country one to be admired for (most of) our 250 years.

USMNT is going with friends and family to a rooftop to watch fireworks for the Fourth.

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino adds baseball to his American adventure

Folarin Balogun described his red card as “unjust.” He chose his words carefully, for same reason he didn’t lash out when it happened. “There's still lots of people … little kids, boys and girls who are watching. We have to show them correct way to handle things”

Country music is already cranking at Husky Soccer Field.

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino adds baseball to his American adventure

Folarin Balogun described his red card as “unjust.” He chose his words carefully, for same reason he didn’t lash out when it happened. “There's still lots of people … little kids, boys and girls who are watching. We have to show them correct way to handle things”

Mariners mascot in the U.S. jersey

USMNT has arrived at Mariners ballpark, where they’ll be recognized before the game. Not many people in their seats but cheers went up when they were shown on the Jumbotron.

LIONEL MESSI IS RIDICULOUS! He becomes the first player in World Cup history to score a goal in 8 consecutive matches. 🤯 via @TelemundoSports

Weston McKennie warming up before the USMNT attends the Mariners game tonight. Pochettino is throwing out the first pitch

Matt Turner, who threw out first pitch at an Angels game earlier in the tournament, is giving Poch pointers.

Poch getting some practice in before he throws out first pitch at tonight’s Mariners game.

Balo’s one-game suspension confirmed. @svertelney.bsky.social with the details.

Pissed off about that Croatia goal-not a goal? I feel you. Our @svertelney.bsky.social explains

If France and Argentina are as good as Spain looked against Argentina, holy hell are we in for some fun these next 2.5 weeks.

His continued exuberance about a Ro32 PK makes a bit more sense when you remember it’s the closest he’s gotten to scoring in a World Cup final.

Time to be a buzzkill but the NWSL paying for a high-profile photographer/influencer to post photos of Ronaldo — who has faced multiple sexual assault allegations — as part of their summer of soccer to advertise a women’s soccer league……… Why.

Jesse Marsch isn’t for everyone. He knows that. But the American coach with a brash personality and aggressive on-field tactics is building Canada into a World Cup success story. "There’s a high level of trust internally,” Marsch said. “And now is the time to test it at the highest level.”

Spain moves onto round of 16 with a clinical 3-0 win over Austria.

USA v BIH World Cup audience on Fox: Averaged 24.4 million Peaked at 31.9 million Most-watched soccer telecast in English-language U.S. history, per Fox Sports

Marc Cucurella does so much work for Spain. So, so much. Baena got the assist on Pedro Porro's goal, but Baena doesn't have the ball if Cucurella doesn't make a deft pass just as he's about to get dispossessed.

This ref is Claus-esque. Spain players repeatedly getting trucked and he's like, "Whatevs. Play on."

Well worth the trip to the Art Institute just to see these.

Spain leads 1-0 at the half. Austria basically been defending for its life the entire game. Lamine gets all the attention. And rightfully so. But Spain has so many other ways to destroy you.

Spain finally gets its goal. Cucarella delivers a perfect cross to the center of the box and Oyarzabal taps it home. It's his third goal of the tourney.

This is one of those games where score is 0-0, but Spain is winning 5-0.

Two minutes in and Lamine is already being a menace.

Former referees agree: Folarin Balogun didn't deserve a red card.

There's a small section of Austrian fans here at SoFi. Some US and Mexico fans, but overwhelmingly Spain supporters.

England fans in Atlanta for the World Cup are now Michael Harris II ultras 😆 Supporters took in a Braves game after the Three Lions beat DR Congo and fell in love with the center fielder. The feeling was mutual ❤️

The USMNT just won in a way America can't resist.

Trash refereeing made Balogun’s red card a whole lot harder to swallow

Folarin Balogun was given a red card in the round of 32. What's that mean for the USA's next match vs. Belgium?

Trash refereeing made Balogun’s red card a whole lot harder to swallow

The USMNT just won in a way America can't resist.

Bosnia and Herzegovina keeper has a hell of a shiner.

Tough to overstate how overmatched Bosnia and Herzegovina have been from the opening whistle. But what an absolute pearler from Malik Tillman there.

HOT DAMN! USMNT playing with 10 men, goes up 2-0 after Tillman curls in a free kick.

USMNT down to 10 men after Balo gets red card in the 64th. Unintentional, but he raked the back of Muharemovic's calf and stepped on his ankle.

Superstar half from Balogun. Besides the goal, 3 other instances of being literally 1 inch from getting one. They don’t know how to play him.

USMNT leads 1-0 at the half thanks to Balo goal. USMNT has had plenty of chances. Need to be a little more aggressive. And the ref needs to get his shit together.

Džeko not getting a yellow for the shoulder to Adams' head followed by Dedić not getting a card for that shirt pull is a little nuts. Laughing about it since Adams seems to be OK (hopefully no concussion symptoms bubble up), but pretty clear-cut bookings

This ref has been shite. To both sides. Get control of the game, man.

Balo almost had another one in the dying seconds of stoppage time.

This one counts! Balogun scores and hits the Silencer again, 1-0 USA