Andrea Canales

Night and Soccer Editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer

she/her, mom to a little one

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Spanish style is the star, for both the men and women

Jul 24, 2024 | socceramerica.com | Andrea Canales

Spain's SAMU OMORODION in action during the Men's Group C against Team Uzbekistan(UZB) at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Parc des Princes in Paris, France (Credit Image: © Mickael Chavet/ZUMA Press Wire) While in a general sense we’re always living through history, there are at times specific milestones, figures and accomplishments that make one realize, especially in sports, that you’ve been privileged to witness something special. One day, you might mention to your children or...
A look back with Herculez Gomez at Jurgen Klinsmann as USMNT coach

Jul 8, 2024 | socceramerica.com | Andrea Canales

While other soccer federations often seem trigger-happy about firing men’s national team coaches, U.S. Soccer has often avoided or inexcusably dragged its feet on doing so. Since U.S. Soccer dumped Steve Sampson in 1998 after a poor USMNT performance in the World Cup — three losses in three games — it has never since fired a coach at the end of his initial coaching cycle with USMNT. Every full-time coach since Sampson took the USMNT to the World Cup finals in his first cycle.
Gio Reyna casts own shadow

Mar 25, 2024 | socceramerica.com | Andrea Canales

Uriel Antuna can't stop Gio Reyna (No. 7) during the 2024 Concacaf Nations League final. Even USMNT fans who reveled in the impressive goal Gio Reyna scored against Mexico in the USA's three-peat Nations League final win recognize a truth about the midfielder — he is kind of a punk. Already have an account?
Mexico win was no fluke — and should excite fans of both teams - Soccer America

Feb 27, 2024 | socceramerica.com | Andrea Canales

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Cade Cowell: The U.S. striker seeking goals for 'Mexicans only' Chivas Guadalajara

Feb 22, 2024 | socceramerica.com | Andrea Canales

Cade Cowell is looking for his first Liga MX goal after one start and five appearances off the bench but he scored twice in Chivas' 3-1 Concacaf Champions Cup win over Canada's Forge FC. Credit: Concacaf.com This is a members only story…Become a Soccer America Pro member today!Unlock immediate access to all content, exclusive newsletters, comments and the complete archives. Already have an account?
Messi fever in U.S. will give Argentina big home-field edge at Copa America

Jan 11, 2024 | socceramerica.com | Andrea Canales

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A colossus in the shadow of a giant

Dec 4, 2023 | socceramerica.com | Andrea Canales

by Andrea Canales @soccercanales, 15 minutes ago In 2003, I watched Christine Sinclair burst onto the international soccer scene, scoring three goals at the World Cup as she contributed mightily to Canada’s historic fourth-placed finish.
Megan Rapinoe's career made most memorable by assists and advocacy efforts

Oct 9, 2023 | socceramerica.com | Andrea Canales

by Andrea Canales @soccercanales, 2 minutes ago Back in June 2007, at a charity event to benefit the memorial fund of the late Glenn “Mooch” Myernick, I took a photo of a 22-year-old Megan Rapinoe. Her short sandy hair was topped by a newsboy cap and she displayed little of the outspoken, brash personality she would grow into over the years with the United States women’s national team.
Wildest dreams for Swift NWSL improvement

Oct 2, 2023 | socceramerica.com | Andrea Canales

by Andrea Canales @soccercanales, 2 minutes ago Many were captivated by the news of Taylor Swift developing a new relationship with an athlete and putting it on public display as September drew to a close. I was ready for it, eagerly consuming details in various news reports. The pair appear to be growing ever closer as October begins, and I have to confess, I’m cheering the connection on for a particular reason, which is what that bond might mean for American soccer.
Lionel Messi is David Beckham's wish fulfilled

Sep 26, 2023 | socceramerica.com | Andrea Canales

by Andrea Canales @soccercanales, 4 minutes ago In 2005, I had a premonition that David Beckham was going to play in Major League Soccer. At the time, he was in the Carson, California, stadium to play against the Los Angeles Galaxy as a member of Real Madrid. Most of the Galacticos on the Madrid squad seemed uninterested in doing anything more than the bare minimum for the preseason friendly game.