Justin Ellis gave the United States another reason to take its emerging forwards seriously. The 19-year-old Orlando City striker scored in the 29th minute as the USMNT defeated Canada 1–0 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on October 6, 2026. It was his second goal in his first three senior international appearances, helping the…

MLS NEXT’s expanded 2026–27 calendar creates more opportunities for young footballers to compete, attract scouting attention and pursue postseason qualification. Announced on October 5, the schedule includes ten regional qualifying tournaments involving more than 1,600 teams, alongside separate Talent ID sessions and national showcase events. The first regional tournament is scheduled for October 9–12 at…

Greg Powers leave at Arizona State raised athlete safety, accountability and investigation questions after Matthew Mayich’s August workout collapse.

USMNT October matches brought Mexico in Glendale and Canada in St. Paul, with dates, kickoff times and venue travel notes.