USA Players Want To Lay Off The ‘Layup’ Chatter Ahead Australia Matchup

U.S. World Cup Team Training Base (IRVINE, Calif.) – One storyline has dominated the buildup to the U.S. men’s national team’s second World Cup match against Australia on Friday.  Specifically, one word.  When both nations were drawn into Group D last December, former MLS player and current CBS analyst Mike Grella labeled the looming matchup … Read more

How Grass Technology Gave USA a Pitch-Perfect Assist In Its Big World Cup Win

LOS ANGELES STADIUM — From the concourse level, the lush green carpet of grass beneath looked immaculate. On whatever screen you watched these first few days of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the fields appeared equally pristine. Looks can deceive, obviously. The truth would be revealed either way shortly after the tournament co-host … Read more