A Study In Winning: Matt Freese's Harvard Days Helped The U.S. Take A Big Step
MINNEAPOLIS — Matt Freese went into Sunday’s penalty shootout against Costa Rica fully understanding the stakes.
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Matt Freese Has The Hot Hand But Won't Let World Cup Talk Distract Him
Editor's note: U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese had a massive showing against Costa Rica in the Gold Cup quarterfinals on Sunday. This story was originally published on June 27.
Will USMNT's star absentees hurt hopes for 2026 World Cup? - ESPN
There were undoubtedly some close calls in the group stage, but the U.S. men's national team have so far gotten the job done in the Gold Cup. Winning their group with a perfect three wins from three matches against Trinidad & Tobago, Saudi Arabia and Haiti, head coach Mauricio Pochettino and his title contenders have picked up momentum and avoided a disastrous early exit in the competition.
Gold Cup: Mexico into semifinals with shutout of Saudi Arabia
Defending champion Mexico found the scoring touch in the second half and advanced to the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia on Saturday night in Glendale, Arizona Mexico will face Honduras in the semifinals Wednesday in Santa Clara, California Honduras ousted Panama after a 1-1 draw in regulation with a 5-4 edge in penalty kicks in a quarterfinal earlier Saturday in Glendale. Alexis Vega got Mexico on the board in the 49th minute after his initial shot was stopped by Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi.
Gold Cup roundtable: Should the U.S. fear Canada or Mexico more?
Next up for the U.S. men's national team is a CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals clash against Costa Rica on Sunday (7 p.m. ET on FOX).
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami drive Club World Cup ratings
Lionel Messi, arguably the most recognizable player in the Club World Cup, is steering viewership to his underdog team.
Alexi Lalas' Top 10 Players at the Gold Cup: Which U.S. Star Is No. 1?
The CONCACAF Gold Cup is the best chance for players to make a big impression and convince their coaches to be considered for next year's World Cup.
Source: Forest agree deal for Juventus' Weah, Mbangula - ESPN
Nottingham Forest have set their sights on Juventus players Timothy Weah and Samuel Mbangula to strengthen their squad this summer, a source has told ESPN.