The FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee will host a series of meet-and-greet sessions with U.S. soccer legends at the FIFA Fan Festival Houston, giving fans opportunities to connect with former national team stars such as Clint Dempsey, Cobi Jones, and others. These appearances, scheduled throughout the tournament, highlight the achievements and contributions of players who helped shape American soccer. The festival, held in East Downtown Houston, will also feature live match broadcasts, entertainment, and local food and drink offerings as part of the World Cup festivities.

Take a look back at the 2008 U.S. men's soccer team that competed in the Beijing Olympic Games.

More than 10 months after the Reyna family pressured U.S. Soccer Federation staff to give more playing time to Gio Reyna at the World Cup, the team has not yet adopted rules to prevent similar lobbying.

U.S. women’s coach Vlatko Andonovski earned 27% as much as American men’s coach Gregg Berhalter in the year ending last March 31, down slightly from 28% in the previous year.

U.S. Soccer Federation sporting director Earnie Stewart is leaving to join PSV Eindhoven following the departure of American general manager Brian McBride.

Brian McBride is out as general manager of the U.S. men's soccer team.

Vlatko Andonovski earned $357,597 over his first full year as U.S. women’s soccer coach, less than 28% of the $1,291,539 that went to men’s coach Gregg Berhalter.