Frank Dell'Apa

Coach Mauricio Pochettino and the United States received a favorable draw, compared to other nations.

Not only do these three countries have long-standing soccer ties to the region, but they've played tournament matches in the Bay State.

New England allowed two goals directly off turnovers during Saturday's 3-1 loss.

New England's 12 goals in its first six matches is the second-highest rate in team history, and they're come from nine scorers — none of them Gil, last season's leader.

Relying on instinct leads to more dynamic, and less predictable, attacking, which has reduced New England's reliance on captain Carles Gil.

A 1-0 loss to Charlotte FC on Saturday made it clear that the Revolution could use an offensive spark.

Saturday's lineup for the 2-1 loss to the Germans was close to what Mauricio Pochettino will likely start against Paraguay.

In 1994, crowds numbered 3.6 million, still a record, and the World Cup had a modest, 24-team field. If all goes to plan this summer, there will be double the customers.

The government backed the program as a way to both improve Les Bleus, and also promote French culture and the sporting values of FIFA’s founding fathers — who happened to be French.

Only Aïssata Traoré’s 88th-minute header off a corner kick prevented the most decisive defeat of the Legacy's inaugural season.