AO Philly Chapter

🗣️ "I was happy to be back in the team, but when I started to reflect I knew it was gonna cause a lot of controversy. I could almost see within my teammates a bit of nerves because it was... so unique." Folarin Balogun on his suspension that wasn't 🇺🇸

.@USWNT will be returning to the Philly area Oct 13th American Outlaws members can purchase tickets here: theamericanoutlaws.com/events/482-usw… Check that your membership is up to date here: theamericanoutlaws.com/chapters/phill… Tickets for the general public can be purchased here: ticketmaster.com/event/020064BF…

Another game in Philly? Yes, please.

Two of the most exciting young prospects who could make a major impact for the USMNT next cycle 🇺🇸 🔴 Julian Hall (18): 13 G/A in 15 matches for the New York Red Bulls ⚪ Zavier Gozo (19): 11 G/A in 14 matches for Real Salt Lake The future of the USMNT is looking bright 💡

✅ OFFICIAL: Cole Campbell joins SV Elversberg on a permanent transfer from Borussia Dortmund, and signs a contract until summer of 2030. 🇺🇸

Steve Cherundolo, three-time World Cup veteran and MLS Cup-winning coach named head coach of the #U23MNT that will compete at @LA28 🏅 Welcome, Steve! 🇺🇸

🚨 Chris Richards’ mother on paying for football in America: "When the economy crashed in 2009, we lost everything and were pinching pennies every week. I remember Chris handing me a letter that said if we didn't pay his soccer fees, he wouldn't get to play. I was so embarrassed.”

Amid the World Cup spotlight, one of the most significant moves for the future of the USMNT may have gone under the radar this summer. Twenty-year-old Diego Kochen has joined Danish side Lyngby on loan from Barcelona, with an option to make the move permanent. After spending last season on the fringes of Barcelona’s first team — making several matchday squads but still waiting for meaningful minutes — Kochen now has his first real opportunity to play regularly at the professional level (excluding his appearances for Barcelona B in Spain’s lower divisions). For many U.S. fans, he is considered one of the brightest goalkeeping prospects in recent years. His distribution and shot-stopping ability have earned strong praise throughout Barcelona’s academy, and he fits the modern profile demanded of top-level goalkeepers. However, potential alone is not enough. This is the biggest test of his career so far: earning a starting role, delivering consistent performances, and proving himself outside Barcelona’s system. If he succeeds, this could mark the first real step toward making a case for the USMNT’s No. 1 spot in the years ahead. It is a major opportunity — and one worth following closely.

Christian Pulisic suffered a bone bruise and microfracture of his tibia/fibula in USMNT's loss to Belgium, sidelined for several weeks, per sources. With @HenryBushnell and @JamesHorncastle: nytimes.com/athletic/74320…

The New England Revolution are set to re-sign USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner from Lyon. The agreement is expected to be another loan deal and will include a purchase option. Unlike his previous loan, Turner will not occupy a Designated Player slot, giving NE added roster flexibility as the club continues to shape its squad during the summer transfer window. #NERevs | #MLS

🚨 Cole Campbell to SV Elversberg is done deal. ✔️🇺🇸 A full agreement has been reached with Borussia Dortmund over a permanent transfer for Campbell. Dortmund have secured a buy-back clause for him. A contract is planned until 2030. Medical exams are scheduled for this week. [🌕: @Plettigoal]

My debut World Cup… it hurts to wait 4 years to compete at the highest level our sport has to offer. I want to say sorry to our fans it was not good enough when it mattered most and we let you down Soccer in America will only become bigger the belief, the talent, and the passion is continually growing and I know the best days are in front of us, the future belongs to those who never stop believing, this moment will fuel us. We will be back Why not us? For the nation. For the flag. 🇺🇸🦅 B

There’s no way to describe this feeling. We wanted so much more. We let ourselves down but we won’t let this define us. We dreamed of giving our country something special, and we came up short. To every fan who believed in us from day one, thank you. Your support never went unnoticed. We’ll carry this pain with us, learn from it and come back stronger than ever. This badge deserves nothing less. 🇺🇸

If you’re a casual USMNT fan sticking around after the World Cup, here’s what’s next: CONCACAF Nations League: starts in September 2026. Our lowest-prestige competitive matches, matters for Gold Cup qualifying. Gold Cup: 2027. The regional trophy. The US should absolutely be trying to win this. World Cup qualifying: starts in 2027 for the 2030 cycle. This is the road back to the World Cup. Copa América: 2028. It’s South America’s championship; the US sometimes participates when CONMEBOL invites CONCACAF teams. No guarantee we get invited but a chance to redeem ourselves if we do.

The game didn't go the way we wanted, but one last big THANK YOU to those who showed up and packed @toptomatobar and Sansom St. Please come back, we're here for all the men's and women's games. If you haven't already, please consider joining our chapter: theamericanoutlaws.com/chapters/phill…

USMNT captain Tim Ream offered an emotional thank-you to American fans for their support throughout the tournament ❤️🤍💙 “We felt it. We saw it. We embraced it, we enjoyed it,” he told Fox Sports’ Tom Rinaldi. “We loved every minute of it.”

Did we just become fierce rivals?

The boys had a good run, just couldn't keep it going. Big props to them and all of you who came out to cheer them on.

All About U.S. 🇺🇸 #USMNT x The @HomeDepot

Good job @ussoccer lawyers. "'A legal appeal was sent to FIFA,' the source said. 'They wanted to avoid CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport). The CAS legal was ready to go.' In the end, the Balogun case never reached any legal stage...because FIFA blinked" nypost.com/2026/07/05/spo…