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USMNT playing the World Cup champions? Yeah, that's probably a big deal.

The USMNT gave us a wonderful memory last week, coming from 3-1 down to beat the Netherlands 4-3 in Amsterdam. It was one of the most remarkable US men's games of all time, as well as a completely absurd game in which both teams hit the woodwork about 20 times a piece.

London (AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he is “totally against” international friendlies following injuries to key central defenders Chris Smalling and Phil Jones on England duty.

Mourinho expects to be without five first-team players against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, including the injured Paul Pogba and suspended Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

London (AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he is “totally against” international friendlies following injuries to key central defenders Chris Smalling and Phil Jones on England duty.

Mourinho expects to be without five first-team players against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, including the injured Paul Pogba and suspended Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The International break is upon us and as usual, the concern is whether or not any of our players will pick up injuries. We've seen it before with Walcott and Wilshere.

We know Arsene is honourable and our players never develop a dose of 'Giggsitis' that keeps them out of action just long enough to return to league duty as soon as the interlull is over.

Regulars here will be familiar with my Uncle Ernest. So brief update for them before we get going.

The signs are that the end is nigh, and Hooray for that I hear you cry, which would be a totally justifiable emotion.

Why the end, you may ask. Unsettling noises is the clue. The word "Will" has been mentioned.

Kicking off the latest round ofUEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers and various international friendlies this weekend, ESPN will be showing 15 games between June 11-14 on their various platforms.

While some of the games appear to be less attractive, some have the promise to be very exciting.For example, Russia vs.

Kicking off the latest round ofUEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers and various international friendlies this weekend, ESPN will be showing 15 games between June 11-14 on their various platforms.

While some of the games appear to be less attractive, some have the promise to be very exciting.For example, Russia vs.

The MLS schedule resumed after taking the Gold Cup group stage off with a midweek start for week 20. Some teams scheduled international friendlies. Others took the break and the time to regroup. The Red Bulls restarted their MLS season strong, beating San Jose 5-1 at home. Sean Davis put New York up in the 38th with Sacha Kljestan doubling the lead in the 73rd.

Koffie gets his first call for Ghana, while Watson prepares for his 65th appearance for Jamaica.

Now at the midway point of the MLS season, the Revolution occupy the eighth spot on the Eastern Conference table. But that less-than-ideal standing hasn't stopped international managers from adding Revolution players to their rosters.

Megan Rapinoe and the USWNT head to Europe for two international friendlies.

On Thursday, June 8, the United States Women's National Team kicks off its two-game European road trip in a match against Sweden. The game airs at 10:30 AM PT on ESPN2.

The last time the two teams faced off was in the quarterfinals of the 2016 Olympics.

Between World Cup qualifiers and international friendlies, it's a great weekend for soccer.

With just three MLS matches on the docket this weekend, you may need some help getting your soccer fix. But don't worry—there's still plenty of action to follow over the next six days.

Here are seven matches worth watching:

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Deep in the heart of Texas, the U.S. Women's National Team will play Russia in a pair of friendlies in early April.

The defending World Cup champions will take on the Russia Women's National Team in two international friendlies, one in Frisco, the second in Houston, U.

Both Nexaca and Eintracht Frankfurt matches will be played during international breaks.

Those two placeholders in your season ticket pack? They're for international friendlies this season as the Sounders have announced matches against Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt (July 9) as well as Liga MX side Club Necaxa (March 25).

The midfielder will return to the Union before their penultimate regular season game.

The United States Men's National Team has called up Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya for their international friendlies against Cuba on Oct. 7, and New Zealand on Oct. 11.

Bedoya has earned 55 international caps, with 54 in the last seven years, and appeared in all four matches at the 2014 World Cup.

Thursday night saw two of the games giants, Italy and Spain, go head to head in Udine as the busy schedule ofinternational friendlies kicks in. The game ended 1-1, courtesy of goals from Azzurri wingerLorenzo Insigne and Spain strikerAritz Aduriz.

However, the clash also saw veteran World Cup winning boss Vicente Del Bosque knocked to the ground after a hefty (accidental) knock from a linesman.

Lloyd and Brian have been called up for the USWNT's pair of friendly matches in April against Columbia

After competing in and winning the inaugural SheBelieves Cup earlier this month, Carli Lloyd and Morgan Brian returned to training for the Houston Dash only to be called up again for a couple of friendlies later in April.