US Ladies Lose 2-1 @ Brazil play again tonight, 8 pm on TNT & HBO
The US Ladies got on the board first with a Sophia Smith Goal less than 5 minutes in as the forward returns to form after 18 months out on maternity leave. The lead was short lived however as the US gave up 2 goals in 5 minutes just 10 minutes later. The US backline was missing Naomi Girma (out with injury) and the foursome of Sonnet, Thompson, Fox & playing together for the first time – looked disorganized early before settling down in front of a hostile Brazil venue much like the US will face next summer in the World Cup in Brazil. The US showed its depth bringing Rose Lavell & Murge Pierce off the bench in the 2nd half as the US took control of the match. Despite our possessing nearly 2 to 1 and outshooting Brazil 8-2 in the 2nd half however – the US could not find the equalizer. As I mentioned last week – this is probably good for the US as most of this young team has not faced this kind of atmosphere before. I look for the US ladies to bounce back with a 2-1 win tonight. Lets guess this is the starting line-up below.
US Men lose 2-1 in World Cup Sendoff game to Germany in Chicago -play Paraguay Fri 9 pm Fox (coverage starts 6 pm)
The US got off to a shaky start giving up a goal 3 minutes into the game on a free kick just outside the box. The Germans behind Chelsea’s Kia Havertz looked scary early before the US defense finally settled in and the offense got rolling. The US out-possessed and outshot the Germans in the first half and scored behind this banger from Anthonee (Jedi) Robinson. (Cantor)
US Highlights
So lets start with the good – the US offense was on fire in this game – as Pulisic was on fire again. I still the
Indy 11 wins 2-0 play @ Pittsburgh Sat at 7 pm on ESPN+, Ladies play Wed 7 pm
Indianapolis – When halftime ended at Carroll Stadium, the floodgates opened, both for Indy Eleven and the sky. As heavy rain began to fall upon downtown, the Boys in Blue scored two goals in the first ten minutes of the second half to earn a 2-0 win over Forward Madison FC in Prinx Tires USL Cup play.For much of the first half, Indy Eleven peppered Forward Madison FC’s goal, taking 12 shots and putting five on target under cloudy skies. The final statistics revealed just how dominant the hosts were. Indy Eleven finished with 23 shots, 14 on target, and eight corners.15-year-old forward Tyler Lowden made his Indy Eleven debut with four minutes to go, becoming the youngest player to take the pitch with the first-team in franchise history. The Greenwood, Ind., native who attends Center Grove High School was signed to an academy contract just eight days ago.The final statistics revealed just how dominant the hosts were. Indy Eleven finished with 23 shots, 14 on target, and eight corners.The Boys in Blue are 1-1-1 in USL Cup Group 4 play with one group game remaining at Lexington SC on June 20. Indy Eleven resumes USL Championship action at Eastern Conference opponent Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC next Saturday at 7 p.m. on ESPN+. The next home game for the Boys in Blue is on Wednesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. vs. Brooklyn FC. It is a 317 Night, so fans can purchase $11 tickets online. Ticket options include the new Desnuda Tequila Deck (sold out for this match), Family Four-Packs, and Flex Mini-Plans.
Westfield, Ind. – Indy Eleven secured its second win this week in a commanding 6-0 fashion versus USL W League Valley Division leader Dayton Dutch Lions FC Sunday night. The Girls in Blue will continue their four-match homestand Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm, hosting division leader and rival Racing Louisville FC indoors at the Community Health Network Events Center on the Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield. Tickets are under $12 and they can be purchased online or after doors open at 6:00 pm.
TV Schedule – Games on TV
Tues, June 9
8:30 pm TNT, HBO, Peacock USA Ladies @ Brazil
Thur, June, 11 World Cup
3 pm Fox Mexico vs South Africa
10 pm FS1 Korea vs Czech Republic
Fri, June 12 WORLD CUP
7 pm ESPN+ Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Indy 11
3 pm Fox, Tele Canada vs Boznia/Hertz
9 pm Fox, Tele, Peacock USA Men vs Paraguay World Cup
Sat, June 13
3 pm Fox Qatar vs Switzerland
6 pm Fox Brazil vs Morocco
9 pm FS1 Haiti vs Scotland
12 Mid pm FS1 Australia vs Turkey
Sun, June 15
12N Fox Spain vs Cape Verde
3 pm Fox Belgium vs Egypt
6 pm FS1 Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
9 pm FS1 Iran vs New Zealand
Mon, June 16
3 pm Fox France vs Senagal
6 pm Fox Iraq vs Norway
9 pm FS1 Argentina vs Algeria
12Mid FS1 Austria vs Jordan
Tues, June 17
1 pm Fox Portugal (Ronaldo) vs Congo
4 pm Fox England vs Croatia
7 pm FS1 Ghana vs Panama
10 pm FS1 Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Wed, June 18
12N Fox Czechia vs South Africa
3 pm Fox Switzerland vs Bosnia & Hertz
6 pm FS1 Qatar vs Canada
9 pm FS1 Mexico vs South Korea
Fri, June 19
3 pm Fox, Tele, Peacock USA Men vs Australia World Cup
6 pm Fox Scotland vs Moracco
8:30 pm Fox Brazil vs Haiti
11 pm FS1 Turkey vs Paraguay
Thur, June 25
10 pm Fox, Tele, Peacock USA Men vs Australia World Cup
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Is the USMNT ready for the World Cup? After loss to Germany, the jury’s still out
- Bill ConnellyJun 6, 2026, 07:32 PM ET
CHICAGO — Results matter most, and the United States men’s national team didn’t get what it hoped for in that regard in its pre-World Cup sendoff game, a 2-1 loss to Germany in Chicago on Saturday. But the Americans dictated the tenor of the match for much of the 90 minutes.
As has been the case for many recent matches, finishing made the difference — the U.S. didn’t do quite enough of it, and opponents did plenty.
After an early glitch led to a free Kai Havertz header and goal for the visitors, the U.S. established control around the 10th minute and rode it out for the rest of the first half. Antonee Robinson‘s wonder strike tied the match in the 37th minute, and the U.S. continued to create more dangerous opportunities (and earn plenty of corners).
But in the 57th minute, just as a number of stars were getting ready to leave the pitch, a long sequence of passes resulted in Havertz finding a surprisingly open Leroy Sané at the top of the box. The Galatasaray veteran gave Germany a lead it wouldn’t relinquish. Backups for both teams created some late chances, and Giovanni Reyna, Joe Scally and Brenden Aaronson forced late saves from Germany’s Oliver Baumann.
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“I think it was an even game,” U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said afterward. “If you see the stats, some of the stats [were] for us. I am so happy with the commitment and … how the reaction was [after the early goal].”
The U.S. has played four consecutive matches against teams in the top 15 of FIFA’s rankings, winning one and losing three. In terms of chance creation, the team fared well, attempting shots worth 5.6 expected goals (xG) to opponents’ 6.2. But opponents finished their chances at a far higher level and scored 11 goals to the USMNT’s six. There’s perhaps some poor fortune in there for the Americans, but there’s no questioning that moments of defensive inattention have proved terribly costly.
When the results and the advanced stats disagree, you can basically see whatever you want to see. But the U.S. certainly provided reasons for both encouragement and frustration before the team’s first World Cup game Friday against Paraguay.
Antonee Robinson steals the show
In the first half, Germany attempted to attack quite often through Sané on the right wing, but Robinson mostly stonewalled him; he was one of the best players in the match even before his incredible equalizer. In 63 minutes, he led the team with 12 defensive interventions and six ball recoveries while also creating three chances (tied for the most on the team with Malik Tillman) and scoring the only goal.
“He was unreal,” midfielder Tyler Adams said after the match. “I told him after he scored, I was like, ‘Can you save that for next weekend?'” It was Robinson’s second national-team goal from more than 20 meters out and third goal scored off a volley.
Robinson appeared to be cramping at the end of his shift, but there shouldn’t be any longer-term concerns. “He’ll be fine,” Adams said. “I was like, ‘Bro, you’ve been in England too long. You’re [playing] in the MLS heat.'”
Defensive breakdowns continue
For the fourth straight match, U.S. opponents finished at a higher level than xG suggested they should have, but there’s no question that poor defensive execution has been hurting the cause, especially in the absence of center back Chris Richards. On Germany’s first goal, Adams committed an unnecessary foul to give Joshua Kimmich a very good free-kick opportunity, and Miles Robinson lost Havertz, Germany’s most dangerous attacker on set pieces, in the box for a free header.
On the second goal, Germany unleashed a lovely passing sequence, but the Americans were a step slow for the first time in nearly an hour. They were punished for it.
A good response to (self-created) adversity
Against a high-caliber team, giving up an early goal can lead to a landslide effect. But the U.S. established its footing and created most of the chances for the rest of the first half.
Christian Pulisic completed a pair of aggressive send-off performances, attempting a team-high 18 ground duels and pushing the ball relentlessly: He finished with a team-high six progressive carries and a total carry distance of 217 meters.
Meanwhile, three bench players tested Baumann, and another substitute, wingback Max Arfsten, completed four progressive carries with a total carry distance of 106 meters in just 18 minutes.
In all, Pochettino was satisfied with the team’s fight.
“Here we are not talking about the quality of the coaching staff, the quality of the strategy, the plan, the tactics, it’s about culture,” he said after the match. “If you don’t have the energy, you have the commitment, you don’t have the trust, the confidence, all the values that are really important in that sport, it’s impossible to play.”
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