How U.S. Soccer Teams Dominated the Week in International and Domestic Competitions
- The U.S. Men's National Team engaged in a pair of international friendly matches against Oman and Germany. They secured victories in both encounters, with a 3-0 triumph over Oman in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 13 and a 2-1 win against Germany in East Hartford, Connecticut on September 14. These matches constituted a crucial component of their preparations for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League semifinals scheduled for November.
- Likewise, the U.S. Women's National Team partook in two international friendly matches versus South Africa. They emerged triumphant in both clashes, registering a 2-0 victory in Cincinnati on September 21 and a 3-0 win in Chicago on September 24. These fixtures served as vital groundwork for their campaign in the forthcoming 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to be hosted in New Zealand and Australia next year.
- The quarterfinals of the 2023 US Open Cup unfolded on August 23 and 24. From this stage, four teams progressed to the semifinals: Houston Dynamo, Inter Miami, Cincinnati FC, and Real Salt Lake. Houston Dynamo secured a commanding 4-1 victory against Chicago Fire in Bridgeview, Illinois. Inter Miami narrowly defeated Birmingham Legion 1-0 in Birmingham, Alabama. Meanwhile, Cincinnati FC and Real Salt Lake played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in Cincinnati, Ohio, with Cincinnati ultimately advancing after a penalty shootout. The semifinals are scheduled for September 27 and 28, featuring Houston Dynamo hosting Inter Miami in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Cincinnati FC welcoming Real Salt Lake in Cincinnati, Ohio.