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The U.S. Men’s National Team prepares for its FIFA World Cup 2026™ Round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday, July 6. The two sides will face each other for the third time in World Cup history as the USMNT looks to return to the Quarterfinals for the first time since 2002. Fans can watch Monday’s match against Belgium on FOX in English and Telemundo and Peacock in Spanish on July 6 at 8 p.m. ET.

CHIBA, Japan – The U.S. U-17 Women’s National Team fell, 5-3, in the first of two matches against Japan during a training camp being held just outside of Tokyo. The teams will meet again on July 6 (July 5 in the USA). This is the first action for the U.S. U-17 WNT since easily qualifying for the World Cup at the Concacaf Women’s U-17 Championship in Costa Rica last March, winning all three games in its group by a 32-0 goal scoring margin.

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I am a Class of 2029 midfielder and team captain for Sting Austin 2011 ECNL, where I primarily play as a holding mid. I was invited to the U.S. Soccer ID Camp in Dallas in 2024 and helped lead my team to the 2025 ECNL Playoffs Round of 16, where I was recognized by TopDrawerSoccer as a U14 standout. In 2026, our team will compete again in the ECNL Playoffs in the Champions League. I am also a varsity starter at Leander High School and contributed to our 2025–2026 District Championship season.

Top players from the across the Girls Academy have been selected to participate in the 2026 GA National Talent ID Event in Richmond, VA. The Talent ID Event will take place from July 7-9, alongside the GA Finals. Top athletes from each conference will compete alongside the best in the league. Each age group—U14, U15, U16, and U17—will feature two teams. Over the course of three days, participants will engage in one training session and compete in three matches.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – University of San Francisco Director of Athletics Brent Blaylock announced today that assistant coach Alexis Mata has been elevated to interim head women’s soccer coach for the 2026 season. “We are excited to have Alexis Mata lead our women’s soccer program,” said Blaylock.

The ECNL Boys Playoffs continued on Wednesday in San Diego with another full slate of games, including the U18/19 title match. Continue reading for a rundown of some of the top matchups from Day 7. Tulsa Kings After four incredible matches for each team, the stage was set for the ECNL Boys U18/19 National Championship between Tulsa SC and Legends FC.

ECNL RL Girls U18/19 Champions: FC Stars Blue Most Outstanding Player: Ava Mazzaferro FC Stars Blue claimed the East on Tuesday, as they rallied from two goals down to defeat PDA Blue 3-2 to win the ECNL Regional League Girls Playoffs – East U18/19 Championship. PDA Blue advanced to Tuesday’s final as the Group A winners, as they went 3-0 in group stage play without conceding a goal in wins over Select South, VSA, and NLSA Surf.

SANTA CLARA, CA – The U.S. Men’s National Team is marching on to the Round of 16 in FIFA World Cup 2026 following a resounding 2-0 shutout victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Round of 32 match at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium that was bathed in red, white and blue.

Aniston Ice is a Class of 2029 winger and attacking mid-fielder for Cleveland Force ECNL 2011 National and Strongsville High School. A right-footed left winger, Aniston is dangerous in 1v1 situations, comfortable attacking defenders on the dribble, and effective serving balls from the left side or cutting inside to create chances.