Three keys for Mexico against the United States

Goal's Jon Arnold takes a look at what El Tri will have to do to top the Stars and Stripes and earn a 2017 Confederations Cup spot.

United States, Mexico set for Confederations Cup playoff at Rose Bowl

The regional rivals will meet in California to fight for a place in the international tournament Russia in 2017.

Petulant Cavani ends woeful Copa America in fitting fashion

The Uruguay forward picked up two unnecessary yellow cards and his dismissal was a contributing factor in his nation's exit to Chile.

At U.S. camp, Tesho Akindele keeping international options open

Tesho Akindele is currently training here at the U.S. national team camp selected by manager Jurgen Klinsmann.

Red Bulls confirm Mike Petke out as head coach

After two winning seasons, Mike Petke is out as New York Red Bulls coach.

New Dynamo coach Coyle looks to mother's positive example

The new Houston Dynamo coach brings a positive attitude to his new job

FIFA 15 player ratings: Clint Dempsey is the highest-rated MLS player

Clint Dempsey is the top-rated MLS player in the upcoming video game FIFA 15

World Cup 2018: American senators increase calls for pressure on FIFA

American senators are again calling for the United States and other nations to put pressure on FIFA's decision to conduct the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Green unlikely to move

Bayern's Julian Green is unlikely to move from the team on loan, coach Pep Guardiola said on a conference call Tuesday.

CONCACAF Watch

American center back Matt Besler may have cemented legend status in soccer hotbed Kansas City, and his decision to stay proves that the United States is facing some of the same challenges Mexico faces, writes Jon Arnold.

MLS friendlies

Rather than grouse about fixture congestion, some Major League Soccer managers say they are viewing midseason friendlies against visiting European teams as an opportunity, not an obstacle, writes Sporting News' Jon Arnold.

Beasley future

As his former Puebla teammates prepare to face Tijuana in their opening Liga MX fixture, United States left back DaMarcus Beasley is enjoying a homecoming more than 2,000 miles away from the border city.

CONCACAF Watch

After a 2014 World Cup that was largely positive for the region, Sporting News' Jon Arnold examines what CONCACAF's four World Cup teams - USA, Mexico, Costa Rica and Honduras - are facing in the post-Brazil era.

Good, bad, ugly

The United States was eliminated from the World Cup by Belgium after a 2-1 defeat. Sporting News breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly.

Altidore ready

United States star Jozy Altidore is set for a World Cup return on Tuesday against Belgium in the round of 16, according to a tweet from the official U.S. Soccer account.

USA striker Jozy Altidore leaves Ghana match with hamstring injury

U.S. national team forward Jozy Altidore was substituted in the 23rd minute of the United States' World Cup opener against Ghana after pulling up with a left hamstring injury.

Johannsson goal

American forward Aron Johannsson assisted the first goal for AZ and scored the second in a 2-2 draw with Roda but still might come away frustrated from the encounter.

MLS trade

Two MLS squads swapped young forwards, with Jack McInerney heading to the Montreal Impact in exchange for Andrew Wenger, the teams announced Friday.

USA vs. Mexico

It's not the final chance for USA or Mexico players to make an impression on their national team managers with the World Cup quickly approaching, but the players are feeling the crunch with the rivals set to meet tonight.

USA staff changes

Jurgen Klinsmann's USA side adjusted its coaching staff Sunday, hiring Berti Vogts as a special adviser, promoting Tab Ramos to assistant coach and reassigning Martin Vasquez to other duties.

Puebla refuses to release Americans

Mexican club Puebla has refused to release DaMarcus Beasley and Michael Orozco to the United States for its friendly against Mexico on Wednesday, Jurgen Klinsmann told Univision.

Julian Green

Julian Green's request to change nationality from German to American has been approved by FIFA, according to a tweet from U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati.

Cherundolo retires

USA international and Hannover 96 captain Steve Cherundolo announced his retirement Wednesday. He'll stay on with the Bundesliga outfit and assume some of the coaching duties with the U-23 team.

MLS referees

The familiar faces of Major League Soccer players return to the field this weekend, but the men in the center will be unknown to most U.S. soccer fans and players.

USA roster

True to his word, USA national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann called in a roster composed mostly of players who play in Europe for a March 5 friendly against Ukraine.

'Keeper in Honduras

Chris Sheridan went from the Premier Development League to a professional side in Honduras, sparking a minor media frenzy in Central America. Now that the lights have faded, he's trying to get on the field, write Jon Arnold.

Vince McMahon

Rumors out of the UK suggest WWE CEO Vince McMahon is hoping to buy Newcastle United, but sources tell Sporting News/Goal that those reports are "completely false."

USA vs. Mexico

The United States national team will play rival Mexico in an April 2 friendly in Glendale, Ariz.

Javier Hernandez

Manchester United striker Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez is unhappy with his lack of playing time this season under David Moyes, according to a statement Mexico coach Miguel Herrera made to ESPN's "Raza Deportiva" on Monday.

Klinsmann: Door still open for World Cup roster additions

USA roster

Players returning from injuries or just beginning to get regular playing time still have a shot at the World Cup, according to the U.S. manager Jurgen Klinsmann.

David Beckham

David Beckham has exercised his option to purchase a Major League Soccer expansion team in Miami, and the deal will be finalized the former English national team captain he can secure a financing plan and location for a new stadium.

Guinness ICC

A number of the world's largest clubs will be touring the United States this summer as part of the 2014 Guinness International Champions Cup, the organization announced Tuesday at a news conference in Miami.

Carlos Vela

It's the same song, another verse for the Mexican FA and Carlos Vela, who once again said he wasn’t 100 percent in the right mental and emotional states of mind to play in next summer's World Cup in Brazil.

U.S. national team feels Brazil boost in January camp

Maurice Edu

The Philadelphia Union completed the capture of American midfielder Maurice Edu on a year-long loan from Stoke City with the option to buy, the club announced Monday.

Juan Agudelo

New England Revolution and American forward Juan Agudelo is heading to Europe after signing with the Premier League's Stoke City, the player tweeted Tuesday. He is expected to go on a six-month loan to another club.

LeBron interested in joining Beckham's potential MLS bid