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Sacramento Republic FC Tiago Suarez: “The first time I met [Jones] and shook his hand, I thanked him for everything he’s done for our nation,” July 2022 was an important month for Santiago Suarez. On Jul. 23, the 6’5 center back made his professional debut for Sacramento Republic FC of the USL Championship, going 90 minutes in a scoreless draw with Phoenix Rising FC. … [Read more...] about New Revs signing calls Jermaine Jones a “great coach”

Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Who will the United States start in their Group B finale against Iran? The United States faces Iran in their Group B finale at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar later today (2PM EST, FOX/Telemundo). The assignment for the USMNT is simple, a win and they are into the knockouts. So how should Gregg Berhalter lineup his … [Read more...] about USMNT Lineup Predictions vs Iran

Photo by John Todd/ISI Photos/Getty Images The USMNT has done very well in their first two games, but in a win or go home match they need to finally show urgency on offense. Later this afternoon, the United States will play Iran in the third and final game at 2pm EDT on FOX/Telemundo for a spot in the Round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. For the first two games the … [Read more...] about USMNT vs Iran Preview: Time for USA to show Urgency in Attacking Play

Photo by David S Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images On to Netherlands It was a crucial match for the United States Men’s National Team on Tuesday and Christian Pulisic answered the call leading the USMNT to a 1-0 victory. Gregg Berhalter made a few changes with Josh Sargent and Cameron Carter-Vickers enter the staring XI with Walker Zimmerman and Haji Wright being … [Read more...] about 2022 FIFA World Cup Recap: USMNT into the knockout stage

Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images The US late game bunker did just enough, as a Matt Turner clean sheet and Christian Pulisic first half goal sends them through to face the Netherlands in the Round of 16. The United States went in knowing they had to win to advance to the knockouts and did just that in a less than comfortable down the stretch 1-0 win … [Read more...] about Three Thoughts as the USMNT Advances to Knockouts

Photo by Mohammad Karamali/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The former Revs winger helped make history against Croatia but Morocco’s upset win over Belgium won the day. Former New England Revolution winger Tajon Buchanan was on the scoresheet with an assist on the first ever Canada MNT World Cup goal but Croatia eventually overpowered and eliminated the Canucks while the … [Read more...] about FIFA World Cup 2022 Group F Recaps: Buchanan’s historic assist not enough as Canada eliminated

Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images CONCACAF claimed their first win of the tournament in surprising fashion with Costa Rica’s shutout over Japan. Most people likely had Costa Rica written off after a nighmarish result in their opener against Spain, but Los Ticos rebounded with a gutsy win over Japan and still have hope on making the knockouts after Germany’s late … [Read more...] about FIFA World Cup 2022 Group E Recaps: Costa Rica rebounds vs Japan; Germany ties Spain late

Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Brazil is officially in the knockout stage. Brazil faced off against Switzerland in their second match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and secured a spot in the knockout stage. Seleção would face a challenge as they would be with without Neymar Jr. for the next two games due to the ankle injury he suffered in the first match against … [Read more...] about FIFA 2022 World Cup Recap: Two games, two wins for Brazil

Sacramento Republic FC He will begin his career in New England with Revolution II. The New England Revolution made a move for the future on Monday as they signed 17-year-old center back Santiago Suarez to a multi-year deal. Suarez will spend the 2023 season with Revolution II before becoming a member of the first team with a Homegrown Player in 2024. The defender joins … [Read more...] about Revolution sign 17-year-old Santiago Suarez