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Africa's World Cup qualifying draw launches new format and at least 9 teams towards 2026 event

Nigeria and South Africa have been drawn in the same World Cup qualifying group in a re-shaped African competition that will lead to at least nine teams at the 2026 showpiece in th...

JULY 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Your Thursday Kickoff: Teemu Pukki scores first MLS goal, Cincy pull off another dramatic win | MLSSoccer.com Panama beat US in Gold Cup semifinal, will face Mexico in final The US men’s national team went to penalty kicks for a second straight knock...

JULY 13, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

USMNT fails to repeat, loses to No. 57-ranked team in Gold Cup semis on PKs After winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup with its junior varsity two years ago, the United States failed to repeat.

JULY 13, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Panama upsets United States to reach Gold Cup final Panama reached the final for the third time after losing to the U.S. in 2005 and 2013.

JULY 13, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

The Gold Cup was never about lifting another trophy for the US The American’s C-squad lost to Panama three years away from hosting the World Cup

JULY 13, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

FIFA to lift Saudi club Al Nassr's player registration ban when debt to Leicester is paid

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr will have its FIFA ban on registering new players lifted when it settles a debt with Leicester

JULY 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr hit with transfer ban Al Nassr — the club Cristiano Ronaldo plays for in Saudi Arabia — have been banned by FIFA from registering new players due to “outstanding...

JULY 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

BJ Callaghan takes blame as Panama stun USMNT in Gold Cup semifinals | MLSSoccer.com The US men’s national team’s Gold Cup defense crashed to an unhappy end at the hands of Panama on Wednesday night, marking just the second t...

JULY 13, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Mexico beats Jamaica 3-0 and advances to CONCACAF Gold Cup final against Panama

Henry Martín scored 80 seconds in, Luis Chávez converted a free kick in the 30th minute and Mexico beat Jamaica 3-0 to reach its 11th CONCACAF Gold Cup final

JULY 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Panama turns up heat on US, prevails in penalty shootout in Gold Cup semis at Snapdragon Stadium For the second straight knockout game, the US scores in extra time to force a shootout but falls short as Panama advances to Sunday's final

JULY 13, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Panama upsets U.S. 5-4 on penalty kicks in CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal Panama beat the defending champion United States 5-4 in a shootout after a 1-1 tie on Wednesday night.

JULY 13, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Panama beats U.S. on penalty kicks to reach Concacaf Gold Cup final Panama reached the final for the third time after losing to the U.S. in 2005 and 2013. The U.S. failed to reach the final for the first time...

JULY 13, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

USMNT ousted from Gold Cup on Penalties Orlando Mosquera saved a penalty by Cristian Roldan in the sixth round of the shootout to help Panama defeat the U.S. men’s national team in...

JULY 13, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

USMNT ousted from Gold Cup on Penalties Orlando Mosquera saved a penalty by Cristian Roldan in the sixth round of the shootout to help Panama defeat the U.S. men’s national team in...

JULY 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Scene & Heard from the Gold Cup semifinal at Snapdragon Stadium: Red, white ... and blue An enthusiastic crowd of more than 30,000 at Snapdragon Stadium does everything in its power to will the U.S. to victory before Panama preva...

JULY 13, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

US men's soccer team stunned by Panama in a shootout in the Gold Cup semifinals - The Boston Globe Panama beat the defending champs in shootout after a 1-1 tie to reach the final.

JULY 13, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

U.S. ousted from Gold Cup after semifinal loss to Panama After a scoreless 90 minutes, each team tallies in extra time, but Matt Turner runs out of answers in penalty kicks.

JULY 13, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Semifinal stunner! USA knocked out of Gold Cup by Panama  | MLSSoccer.com The US men’s national team went to penalty kicks for a second straight knockout round, but Panama prevailed in the Gold Cup semifinals Wedne...

JULY 13, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Panama upsets US 5-4 on penalty kicks after 1-1 tie to reach CONCACAF Gold Cup final

Adalberto Carrasquilla converted the decisive penalty kick after Cristian Roldan failed to convert his attempt, and Panama beat the defending champion United States 5-4 in a shooto...

JULY 13, 2023 • Associated Press

USMNT falls to Panama in Gold Cup semis The Gold Cup final is set for July 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

JULY 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brazil court detains a Peruvian soccer coach accused of racist acts

A Brazilian judge ordered a Peruvian fitness coach with soccer club Universitario remain in custody for allegedly making racist gestures to Corinthians fans during a Copa Sudameric...

JULY 13, 2023 • Associated Press

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JULY 12, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Messi mania engulfs Miami over the arrival of the Argentine soccer superstar

A hamburger and drink combination called the Lionel Messi

JULY 12, 2023 • Associated Press

How to watch USA vs. Panama Gold Cup semifinal soccer (7/12/23): time, details The semifinals will take place Wednesday night, with Team USA playing Panama in the first match from Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.

JULY 12, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

USMNT vs. Panama: Free live stream, how to watch 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup Semifinals Here's how to watch USA vs. Panama tonight.

JULY 12, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM