USMNT World Cup roster watch: Patrick Agyemang, Haji Wright, James Sands and Tim Weah record goals in Europe. The roundup … sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...

Messi in Philly.

Per FIFA, top World Cup ticket requests during latest period are from fans in: USA Mexico Canada Germany England Brazil Spain Portugal Argentina Colombia Highest demand: Colombia v Portugal Mexico v S Korea The final Mexico v South Africa Round of 32 Toronto

With Lumen Field unavailable while undergoing preparations to host the World Cup this summer, Seattle Sounders announce they will host second leg of Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16 vs Vancouver or Cartagines in Spokane (eastern Washington).

USMNT player watch: Johnny Cardoso 90 minutes in Atletico Madrid’s 1-0 victory at Deportivo La Coruña (Copa del Rey round of 16) Tim Weah last 45 in Olympique Marseille’s 9-0 romp at sixth-flight Bayeux (Coupe de France round of 32)

Tickets for France v Colombia friendly in DC area in photo below. Starting price for others … Colombia vs Croatia in Orlando: $103 Brazil vs France in Foxboro: $132 Croatia vs Brazil in Orlando: $80

This trade has been announced by the clubs: Kristian Fletcher to Cincinnati, which sent $50,000 GAM to DCU in 2027 and up to another 200k if undisclosed incentives are met. Fletcher has signed with Cincy through 2026, with club options through 2027-28.

Right back/wing Brooks Lennon, a free agent after six MLS seasons and 177 league/playoff appearances for Atlanta United, is on trial with D.C. United, per sources. Age: 28. 2025 contract: $740,000.

USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps leaving OL Lyonnes for NWSL expansion Denver Summit this summer. Details: sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...

USMNT World Cup roster watch: Pepi injury dampens weekend for Americans abroad. Plus, Sargent saga, Balogun goal and Richards embarrassment. sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...

American winger Kevin Paredes returned from a five-month injury absence, entering in the 77th minute of Wolfsburg's 8-1 loss at Bayern Munich.

In Coupe de France round of 32, American forward Folarin Balogun has scored in the 27th minute for Monaco at third-flight Orleans.

Boris Enow's departure from D.C. United was a free transfer triggered by the club's failure to make the MLS playoffs, per source. Beitar Jerusalem announced his signing Dec. 24. DCU had paid $2 million+ for him 18 months ago.

Germany selects Wake Forest/Winston-Salem for World Cup training base

U.S. intl Tim Weah plays 77 minutes in Olympique Marseille’s 4-1 shootout loss to PSG after a 2-2 draw in French Super Cup final in Kuwait City.

Canadian intl Jacob Shaffelburg to undergo surgery next week for a degenerative condition, LAFC announces. Expected recovery timeline is approximately eight weeks.

Exclusive: According to @sport.theguardian.com sources, Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign the United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns. The 27-year-old has been granted permission to fly to Manchester. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Trinity Rodman named to USWNT roster as free-agency uncertainty fuels NWSL rule debate. Details and complete roster … sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...

FC Cincinnati acquiring MLS rights to Kristian Fletcher, the U.S. youth intl whose contract option was declined by D.C. United, per two sources. Cincy close to completing deal with 20-year-old forward, who’s recovering from ACL injury. DCU expected to receive $ from Cincy.

10 USMNT players with the most to gain this winter … sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...?

Brenden Aaronson does it again …

Emma Hayes will announce her USWNT squad Thursday morning for upcoming friendlies (non-FIFA window). US will play Paraguay Jan. 24 in Carson, Calif., and Chile Jan. 27 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

USWNT’s opponents and venues set for SheBelieves Cup. Details: sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...

In Serie A, American midfielder Weston McKennie logs 75 minutes in Juventus’ 3-0 victory at Sassuolo. Since an eight-game winless rut, fourth-place Juventus has won 10 and drawn four over 15 matches in all competitions.

After Jan. 6, 2021, we sifted through thousands of videos taken by Parler users to create an immersive, first-person view of the Capitol riot as experienced by those who were there. Revisit our full archive, five years later:

Michael Bradley on Red Bull New York opportunity: 'How in the world could you say no?' My piece on the former USMNT captain starting his first MLS coaching tenure … sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...

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It was a rough few months at Leeds for American Brenden Aaronson, who was the subject of scathing online abuse. But with a goal vs Manchester United on Sunday, he continued to win over Elland Road. His story begins our USMNT weekend roundup: sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...

Another departure from Dortmund this month: Young American winger Cole Campbell is set to leave on loan for Hoffenheim. €7m (plus bonuses) option to make the deal permanent. Hoffenheim reportedly view the Houston-born talent as a potential long-term replacement for Bazoumana Touré.

Confirming several Romanian media reports, Cluj forward Louis Munteanu, 23, has reached terms with D.C. United, which will pay substantial transfer fee, per sources. Romanian intl to sign 3.5-year Designated Player contract, with 1-year club option. Past suitors included Celtic.

Christian Benteke — whose DP contract was not exercised by D.C. United after 47 goals in 93 MLS matches and the 2024 Golden Boot — announces his signing with Al Wahda in Abu Dhabi. (He has lived in Dubai for many years.)

USMNT midfielder Luca de la Torre moves to Charlotte FC from Celta de Vigo for an undisclosed transfer fee, signs through June 2029, plus one-year team option, per the MLS club. He was previously on loan to San Diego FC.

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American defender George Campbell (formerly with Atlanta and Montreal) scores his first goal for West Brom in a 2-1 victory over QPR.

D.C. United finalizing contract for Japanese left back/wing Keisuke Kurokawa, 28, from Gamba Osaka in J1 League, per sources. Deal through 2028-29, plus an option year. Kurokawa's move to MLS/DCU first reported by Sponichi/Sports Nippon.

Best and worst of American soccer in 2025, starring Poch, POTUS, Gianni, Leo, the Commish, Trin, Gotham, GGG and Lo! sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...

Christian Pulisic’s eighth goal of the Serie A season and 10th overall gives AC Milan a 1-0 halftime lead vs Hellas Verona. He’s tied with Inter’s Lautaro Martinez atop the Serie A scoring chart.

U.S. forward Patrick Agyemang (85 mins) posts his fifth goal in nine matches — a 27th-minute header — and sixth overall as Derby County, down to 10 men in the 39th, claims a 1-1 draw at Birmingham City.

Colorado Rapids announce the hiring of Tottenham Hotspur assistant Matt Wells, 37, as head coach.

Uzbekistan announces a World Cup tuneup June 1 vs Canada in Edmonton (h/t @scotlandstewart.bsky.social)

NEW: We downloaded a new batch of around 11,000 Epstein documents that were briefly on the DOJ website today. They include wide-ranging references to President Trump. wapo.st/4b3ycG6

After acquiring a striker (Tai Baribo) and center back (Sean Nealis), D.C. United now needs to add a starting keeper. Per sources, DCU pursuing veteran Sean Johnson, who had a good year on a bad Toronto team, which declined his option ($1 million+) but remained in talks.

Trade reported here last week just announced by clubs: NY Red Bulls send center back Sean Nealis to D.C. United for $200k GAM in ‘26, $150k in ‘27. Nealis made $626,250 in ‘25, out of contract after ‘26.

USMNT weekend roundup: Weston McKennie's Juventus form strengthens case for key World Cup role. Plus, updates on Pulisic, Adams and the red-hot Pepi … sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...

Tyler Adams out 2-3 months. Details: #cherries #usmnt sports.yahoo.com/soccer/break...

Per Bournemouth, USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams is out 2-3 months with torn MCL.

Expecting D.C. United to complete a trade with NY Red Bulls for center back Sean Nealis (144 starts) for financial considerations, per sources. #mls

Not a good day for Christian Pulisic (90 mins) and AC Milan, which loses to Napoli, 2-0, in Italian Super Cup semifinal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

D.C. United sets ticket prices for “home” match vs Inter Miami, which will be played 37 miles north in Baltimore: $73-178 for fifth level, $200-400 for low sideline. No guarantee Messi plays as this reg season match falls few days before Champions Cup vs probably Nashville.

Starting again for Fulham, Antonee Robinson assists on early equalizer at Newcastle in League Cup quarterfinal. In Copa del Rey r32, Johnny Cardoso played 65 minutes in Atletico Madrid's 3-2 win at fourth-flight Baleares. In Scottish Premiership, Auston Trusty starting for Celtic at Dundee Utd.