US knocked out of World Cup, loses to the Netherlands 3-1
But just like in 2010 against Ghana and 2014 against Belgium, the United States was eliminated in the round of 16. The Americans are winless in 12 games against European opponents at the World Cup since 2002, losing six, and are 1-7 during the tournament’s knockout rounds. While the United States had the better play at the start, the Dutch went ahead after breaking the American press. In 37 World Cup matches, the Americans have never won a game in which they trailed. ___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comNetherlands eliminates US in round of 16 at World Cup
Using the second-youngest squad in the tournament, the Americans achieved the bare minimum to consider the World Cup a success, beating Iran in their group-stage finale to reach the knockout round. But just like in 2010 against Ghana and 2014 against Belgium, the United States was eliminated in the round of 16. In 37 World Cup matches, the Americans have never won a game in which they trailed. YOUNG AND THE RESTLESSThe starting lineup for the United States was its youngest for a World Cup knockout match at 25 years, 86 days. ___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comUS star Pulisic on track to play against Dutch in World Cup
Pulisic, a 24-year-old winger, was taken to a hospital after halftime and then returned to the team hotel in time for the postgame celebration. Pulisic said Thursday he was feeling better and planned to train that night. Forward Josh Sargent left the Iran match in the 77th minute, three minutes after injuring his right ankle in a challenge by Majid Hosseini. So I’m sure he’ll have that mindset.”Haji Wright and Jesús Ferreira are the other strikers on the U.S. roster. ___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comPulisic hopes to play for US versus Netherlands at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar — (AP) — United States midfielder Christian Pulisic hopes to play against the Netherlands in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Saturday after bruising his pelvic bone while scoring in the 1-0 win over Iran. Pulisic said he was going to consult with the medical staff in the hope of joining Thursday's training session. “I will do everything in my power to work with this medical team and make sure I can play," he said. Pulisic said he took a knee to the pelvic bone and not the genitals. ___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comIran win another step as US soccer tries to boost interest
Reaching the final 16 with Tuesday night's 1-0 win over Iran was another step for a team whose success is measured in television viewers and buzz along with final scores. President Joe Biden took note of the victory over Iran when speaking in Bay City, Michigan. The status of Christian Pulisic is uncertain after he bruised his pelvis crashing into the goalkeeper while scoring against Iran. The U.S. Soccer Federation did not make Pulisic available to media on Wednesday but posted a video of him dribbling a ball. Iran coach Carlos Queiroz, a former U.S. Soccer Federation adviser, praised their pace, which forced his team to adjust.
wftv.comIran win another step as US soccer tries to boost interest
Reaching the final 16 with Tuesday night's 1-0 win over Iran was another step for a team whose success is measured in television viewers and buzz along with final scores. President Joe Biden took note of the victory over Iran when speaking in Bay City, Michigan. The status of Christian Pulisic is uncertain after he bruised his pelvis crashing into the goalkeeper while scoring against Iran. The U.S. Soccer Federation did not make Pulisic available to media on Wednesday but posted a video of him dribbling a ball. Iran coach Carlos Queiroz, a former U.S. Soccer Federation adviser, praised their pace, which forced his team to adjust.
wftv.comPulisic listed as day-to-day with pelvic injury at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar — (AP) — U.S. forward Christian Pulisic is listed as day to day after sustaining a pelvic injury during his team's 1-0 World Cup win against Iran that sent the Americans to the round of 16 of the tournament on Tuesday. Pulisic scored the 38th-minute winning goal against Iran, but crashed into Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand during the same play. The U.S. Soccer Federation said Pulisic was diagnosed with a pelvic contusion and returned to the team hotel. A video posted later on social media by the U.S. team showed Pulisic celebrating with the rest of the squad as they arrived at the team hotel. ___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comWorld Cup 2022: American fans erupt after win over Iran sends them to Round of 16
The United States is headed to the knockout round of the World Cup. Naturally, fans in person at watch parties throughout the United States — especially at the Power & Light District in Kansas City — and online were quick to celebrate the feat. The Seattle FIFA World Cup #WatchParty breaks into euphoria after Pulisic gives the @USMNT the lead! 👏 🔥🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/fuN5KFi4Xi — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 29, 2022Kansas City was ELECTRIC after Christian Pulisic put the @USMNT up 1-0. The United States will take on the Netherlands in the knockout round first on Saturday.
wftv.comUS tops Iran to advance in World Cup
The U.S. pulled out a 1-0 victory Tuesday over Iran to move onto the next stage of World Cup in Qatar. On Nov. 21, Wales tied the U.S. in penalty shots, ending their match 1-1 after an earlier goal by Timothy Weah. Iran lost 6-2 to England – a team that is also advancing to the round of 16 – on Nov. 21. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 23 World Cup DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 29: Matt Turner of United States celebrates after their first goal by Christian Pulisic during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between IR Iran and USA at Al Thumama Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. Typically, the World Cup is held in the summer months, however, organizers said the heat in Qatar prompted them to instead hold this year’s competition in the winter.
wftv.comUS earns respect at World Cup, but wins remain elusive
American players wanted more than a 0-0 draw with England on Friday night, likely the most-watched match of their lives. The U.S. had conceded goals in 19 consecutive Cup matches against European opponents until Matt Turner matched Frank Borghi’s clean sheet of 72 years earlier. “I talked before the World Cup about how seriously the team is taking, the staff is taking this responsibility to gain momentum in this sport in America, and good performances will do that. Iran upset the U.S. 2-1 at Lyon, France, in the second game of the 1998 World Cup, eliminating the Americans. “All we can ask for is to have destiny in our own hands,” Turner said, “and we have that.”___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comUS earns respect at World Cup, but wins remain elusive
American players wanted more than a 0-0 draw with England on Friday night, likely the most-watched match of their lives. The U.S. shut out a European opponent in the World Cup for the first time since 1950 yet left the tent-like stadium in the Arabian desert knowing a win in Tuesday’s politically charged matchup with Iran is a must to reach the knockout stage. England supporters booed loudly at the final whistle and American fans cheered.
news.yahoo.comBale salvages 1-1 draw for Wales against US in World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar — (AP) — Gareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weah's first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw Monday in the return to the World Cup for both nations. Back in the World Cup after missing the 2018 tournament, the United States appeared headed to victory. Bale put his kick to the left of goalkeeper Matt Turner’s outstretched arm for his 41st goal in 109 international appearances, salvaging a point for Wales in its first World Cup match since 1958. DeAndre Yedlin, who entered in the 74th minute, was the only American player with previous World Cup experience. ___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comWorld Cup 2022: USMNT squanders dominant World Cup start, settles for draw with Wales
The eight-year wait for their World Cup return is over. Sarachan introduced droves of young players to the national team environment, and some became stars. It was almost like you were going to national team camp for fun.”A protracted coaching search landed on Gregg Berhalter. And early on, he encountered the same problem that had doomed the 2018 World Cup cycle: He didn’t have the necessary players. That day, conventional wisdom predicted, could come in 2026, when the World Cup will come to home soil, and when this group of early-20-somethings will be in their prime.
wftv.comRobinson, Pepi, US flip WCup qualifier, beat Honduras 4-1
Antonee Robinson and Ricardo Pepi scored their first international goals after a halftime change in formation, Brenden Aaronson and Sebastian Lletget added late goals and the United States revived its World Cup qualifying campaign with a 4-1 win over Honduras.