Notes and quotes from Jim Curtin’s first press conference. Officiating the story after World Cup opener. US Soccer prez says FIFA has not asked US to prepare organizing committee in case 20022 WC taken from Qatar. More.
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Mike Sorber at the 1994 World Cup
1994 US World Cup team head coach Bora Milutinovic called Mike Sorber the team’s MVP. PSP talks to Sorber, who says his path to the US national team began with a bit of luck, about playing in the 1994 World Cup,
Sak on Hack firing and Curtin as interim, MLS, USA, and World Cup news, more
Sakiewicz on why Hackworth was fired and what Curtin brings. Casey, Nogueira, and Okugo are top performers. US and World Cup news. More.
Recaps & reaction to Union draw and US win, MLS & NWSL results roundup, WC sponsors concerned, more
News from Union draw and USA win. Klinsmann on formation talk, More Qatar 2022 bribery allegations. World Cup sponsors starting to pressure FIFA. More news.
Recap and reaction: USA 2–1 Nigeria
Picking the right time to put together its best team performance, the U.S. defeated Nigeria, 2–1, on Saturday in a game that could have been even more comfortable. It was the perfect send-off before the World Cup.
Preview: USMNT v Nigeria
The U.S. will look to close out its domestic World Cup warm-up tour with a confident display against Nigeria on Saturday.