The Swan Dive with Meg Swanick

Last camp of the year for the US Men's National Team

Notes from a week of training in Chester, Pennsylvania

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October 2025

U.S. Women close out October with two straight wins

A few takeaways from a three-game window

Oct 31 • 

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U.S. Women lose to Portugal on night of Alex Morgan's retirement celebration

The USWNT lost 2-1 to Portugal outside of Philly, marking their third defeat in 2025

Oct 24 • 

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September 2025

Pochettino fires at critics ahead of Japan match

One day short of one year since he got the job, Pochettino insists we trust a process that's causing panic instead.

Sep 9 • 

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August 2025

288 days from the 2026 World Cup: what is going on?

Some thoughts on the somewhat sour mood surrounding the USMNT, and Pochettino's roster for next week.

Aug 28 • 

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Will Philadelphia win a trophy this year?

Last evening's Open Cup quarterfinal win accelerates hope of a trophy-winning season for the Union

Aug 14 • 

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June 2025

The USMNT are into the knockout round of the Gold Cup

Good afternoon from Lincoln Financial Field, where Chelsea is beating Flamengo 1-0 in the Club World Cup. Here's few brief notes on last evening's 1-0…

Jun 20 • 

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Club World Cup off to a solid start in Philadelphia

Notes from Lincoln Financial Field as Manchester City beat Wydad 2-0 in Group G

Jun 18 • 

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February 2025

Emma Hayes names 23 players for first games of 2025

The roster, the build toward the next World Cup, and players moving to Europe.

Feb 12 • 

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My chat with Tim Ream

A few things that didn't make it into my Guardian article

Feb 3 • 

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January 2025

Mauricio Pochettino's search for intensity

Wednesday in Florida, The US Men’s National Team concluded their January camp with a 3-0 win against Costa Rica.

Jan 24 • 

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December 2024

A quick look back at 2024

Happy New Year, everyone!

Dec 31, 2024 • 

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