Jeff Rueter

Staff Writer, Soccer

Jeff Rueter is a staff writer for The Athletic who covers soccer in North America, Europe, and beyond. No matter how often he hears the Number 10 role is "dying," he'll always leave a light on for the next great playmaker.

The Panama game was an important test for this USMNT generation - and they failed

How can the US expect to outfox bigger names if it frequently fails against opponents it knows best?

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U.S. Soccer 'deeply disturbed' by racist abuse of players after Panama Copa America defeat

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USMNT waiting on medical report after Matt Turner injury vs Panama

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USMNT's Tim Weah apologizes to teammates after red card vs Panama

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USMNT 1-2 Panama takeaways: 10-man U.S.'s Copa America hopes in the balance

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USMNT vs Panama: Should Berhalter rotate? Does Sargent come in?

After his side’s opening win over Bolivia, Berhalter has decisions to make ahead of Thursday evening at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Georgia

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Why Alex Morgan missing the USWNT Olympic roster isn't as drastic as it looks

Morgan's club form has dipped in recent years and Hayes USWNT plans focus on developing youth

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Was Casey Stoney's firing too harsh? Plus, Sam Mewis' coaching debut

Emily Olsen, Meg Linehan and Jeff Rueter take you through the latest women's soccer news.

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San Diego Wave parts company with head coach Casey Stoney

San Diego Wave has parted company with head coach Casey Stoney. The former England defender’s final game in charge was the weekend’s 0-0 draw with Houston Dash which left Wave ninth in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) 14 games into the regular season. Stoney, 42, departs San Diego after three years in charge, having led the club to the NWSL Challenge Cup in 2024 and NWSL Shield in 2023. Paul Buckle has been placed in interim charge. Club president Jill Ellis said the change was “necessary” when taking into consideration the club’s performance this...

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MLS attendance up 12 percent from 2023 — and it's not all down to Messi

Attendance at MLS matches is up 12% compared to data up to the same date in 2023, the league announced on Monday. Nearly 6.5 million fans have attended a total of 279 MLS matches in the first half of the regular season — nearly 700,000 more fans than the same date in 2023. The year-to-year growth is anchored by upward trends for 25 of the league’s 29 active franchises. Nine teams are currently averaging attendance at 100 percent of their stadium’s capacity. Additionally, five matches have featured an attendance of 60,000 or higher in 2024, the most through this date in league history.

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Christian Pulisic has started smiling - this is why

The USMNT have hired a specialist set-piece coach and his positive influence on Pulisic's game is obvious already

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USMNT 2-0 Bolivia takeaways: Christian Pulisic sets the tone with set piece precision

The Athletic discusses the big talking points from USMNT and Bolivia's Group C clash

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USMNT XI to face Bolivia: Will Tyler Adams start? Who is Gregg Berhalter's choice striker?

Our writers predict the USMNT starting lineup against Bolivia in Copa America

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Copa America 2024 preview: The Athletic's complete guide to the tournament

The Copa America is here and we've got all you need to know from team guides to tactical breakdowns to player interviews. Enjoy…

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Copa America 2024 predictions: Who will win it all, how far will the U.S. go? Our writers’ picks

We know the squads, the matches, and when the action starts - here's what we think will happen

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USMNT 2024 Copa America squad: Every player on the roster analyzed

Gregg Berhalter named his team for the 2024 Copa America. We analyze the 26 players who made the cut.

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FC Dallas fires head coach Nico Estévez: What's next?

Dallas sit second-last in the Western Conference, with just 14 points after 16 matches in the 2024 season.

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USWNT Olympic roster prediction 3.0: What we learned from Emma Hayes' arrival

Emma Hayes' whirlwind introduction to the USWNT offers further insight into potential Olympic roster decisions

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USWNT's transformation under Emma Hayes continues, 16-year-old Lily Yohannes scores in her debut

Plus, Crystal Dunn scores in her return to an attacking position.

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CF Pachuca beats Columbus Crew in CONCACAF Champions Cup final: How it happened

The Liga MX side took advantage of its chances, while the defending MLS Cup champions wilted when it mattered most

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Emma Hayes earns win in USWNT coaching debut; Swanson, Davidson score twice

The USWNT coach also took time to wish a "Happy Pride" Month.

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Wilfried Nancy's Columbus is in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final — Thierry Henry isn't surprised

Nancy and Henry worked closely together during a difficult 2020 season

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USMNT names pre-Olympic training camp roster, adding dual-national Damion Downs

Damion Downs, a German-American dual-national, will make his first appearance in camp with the U.S. U-23 team.

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Inside the effort to bring promotion and relegation to American soccer

The USL was on the edge of bringing promotion and relegation to its leagues. This is why the effort is still ongoing.

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MLS's experimental rule changes are saving time, but causing a stir with Messi

The off-field treatment and times substitution rules are having a significant impact on games, but they're not without flaws

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