Jubilant Hayes pays tribute to ‘opportunities’ of US
August 12 – US women’s coach Emma Hayes says she is “having a blast” in charge of the side after guiding them to a record-extending fifth Olympic gold medal two months after taking the job.
Federations
McClaren joins Reggae Boyz with focus on 2026 World Cup qualifying
August 1 – Former England manager Steve McClaren is quitting Manchester United’s backroom staff to become head coach of Jamaica’s men’s national team on a two-year deal.
NWSL’s Gotham breaks record for youngest ever player
July 30 – At the age of just 14 and one day, McKenna ‘Mak’ Whitham became the youngest player to feature in any major professional soccer league in the USA when she came on in the 80th minute for NWSL team NJ/NY Gotham FC.
Berhalter fired from US team with just two years to go before 2026 showcase
July 11 – Gregg Berhalter has been fired by the U.S. Soccer Federation “with immediate effect” following the US’s disastrous performance at the Copa America being hosted in the US and which they exited at the group stage.
Former employee accuses San Diego Wave and Jill Ellis of narcissistic leadership
July 9 – NWLS side San Diego Wave FC, only in their third season of competitive action, have denied accusations that made against them and club president Jill Ellis (pictured) of creating a hostile workplace.
Canada’s Northern Super League appoints Litz president, Matheson to focus on growth
July 9 – Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league – the Norther Super League – that kicks off next April, has appointed Christina Litz as its first President, while founder Diana Matheson will take on the role of Chief Growth Officer.
American Outlaws gunning for Berhalter after Copa America exit
July 4 – The biggest football supporters’ group in the USA have jumped on the bandwagon by calling on Gregg Berhalter (pictured) to step down following the team’s damaging first-round elimination from the Copa America.
USSF condemns racist abuse after Copa America loss to Panama
June 28 – The US soccer federation has condemned online racist abuse of their players after their 2-1 defeat by Panama at the Copa America.
Mediapro agrees handover of OneSoccer channel to Canada’s Timeless
June 19 – Canada Soccer is moving on from its previous media partner Mediapro following a settlement with Canadian Soccer Business (CSB) to the legal action filed in January 2024 with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
Cayman Islands forfeit 2026 qualifier against Cuba over fear of US VISA reprisals
June 13 – The long-standing issues of VISA entry to the US for Cubans took a different twist this week with the Cayman Islands men’s team pulling out of a World Cup qualifying fixture in Cuba.
US fall apart as Colombia give them a latin lesson ahead of the Copa America
June 9 – Billed as a warm-up for Copa America and a step on the US team’s journey to their 2026 home hosting of the World Cup, the US were brought down to earth with a bang following a 5-1 dismantling at the hands of Colombia.
NWSL and Liga MX Femenil set for Summer Cup kick off, Toyota Field awarded final
May 30 – Mirroring the men’s League Cup, played between clubs in the MLS and Mexico’s LigaMX sides, the NWSL and the Liga MX Femenil will debut the Summer Cup, kicking off July 19.
New Canadian women’s pro league to be called Northern Super League, launching with 6 clubs
May 29 – Canada’s professional women’s league that debuts in April 2025 with six founding clubs will be called the Northern Super League.
Concacaf elects new Council members at Guadeloupe congress
May 27 – US Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone has been elected to the Concacaf Council at the confederation’s 39th Ordinary Congress in Guadeloupe.
Canada appoint Jesse Marsch to lead them into 2026 World Cup
May 14 – American Jesse Marsch is the new coach of Canada’s men’s national team after signing a contract through to the 2026 World Cup which the country is hosting with the USA and Mexico.