Brendan Joseph

6 days ago | starsandstripesfc.com | Brendan Joseph

Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images The United States Women’s National Team opened the international window with a victory over China (3-0), continuing to build chemistry and compete against quality opposition in an off year. However, due to a scheduling change, there will not be a second match against the Asian side, with Emma Hayes instead leading her squad against Jamaica.

1 week ago | starsandstripesfc.com | Brendan Joseph

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images With zero global or regional competitions this year, the United States Women’s National Team is in a holding pattern and playing series of friendlies in order to build chemistry and grow as a group. Following April’s split decisions against Brazil (2-0, 1-2), China is next on the docket, contesting a single fixture after originally scheduling two. The programs enjoy a long history that dates all the way back to the Asian side’s first international fixture in 1986.

2 weeks ago | starsandstripesfc.com | Brendan Joseph

Photo by Shea MacNeil - Vancouver Whitecaps FC/MLS via Getty Images The United States Men’s National Team is ramping up activity ahead of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, looking to put on a strong showing in advance of next summer’s World Cup. While many of the roster spots are assumed to be penciled down, there is still time for an emerging talent to work his way into the picture and grab a late spot.

3 weeks ago | starsandstripesfc.com | Brendan Joseph

Photo by Chris Vaughan/Getty Images The United States Men’s National Team is going to lose recruiting battles, as other programs offer different situations or have more of an emotional appeal with certain players. Situations change, but the pursuit can be futile once the potential target is entrenched elsewhere. South Carolina-born Vicente Reyes is all but committed to Chile, having been included on the roster for multiple World Cup qualifiers.

1 month ago | starsandstripesfc.com | Brendan Joseph

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images During her tenure leading the United States Women’s National Team, Emma Hayes has made a commitment to introducing new players to the program, leading to several debuts. Despite winning the gold medal at last summer’s Olympic Games, she is tasked with a rebuild and seeks to “develop a bigger talent pool” with greater connection between the youth and senior levels.