The FIFA Club World Cup Kicks Off as Inter Miami and Messi Gear Up; USMNT Faces Challenges in Gold Cup
This weekend marks the commencement of the FIFA Club World Cup featuring Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. Additionally, the US Men's National Team enters the Gold Cup facing scrutiny after a mixed performance.
Happy Friday! Tournament soccer is officially underway this weekend with both the FIFA Club World Cup and the Concacaf Gold Cup, both of which come with plenty of questions for the teams and tournament organizers alike. I’m Pardeep Cattry with the latest.
馃摵 Footy fix
All times U.S./Eastern
Friday, June 13
馃嚭馃嚫 NWSL: Houston Dash vs. San Diego Wave, 8 p.m. 鉃★笍 Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network
馃嚭馃嚫 MLS: Portland Timbers vs. San Jose Earthquakes, 10:30 p.m. 鉃★笍 FS1
Saturday, June 14
馃弳 CWC: Al Ahly vs. Inter Miami, 8 p.m. 鉃★笍 DAZN
馃寧 Gold Cup: Mexico vs. Dominican Republic, 10:15 p.m. 鉃★笍 FS1
Meanwhile, the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) embarks on their journey in the Gold Cup amidst a series of challenges, aiming to recover from recent setbacks. This event will be their final competition before next year’s World Cup, with hopes pinned on some of their inexperienced players to step up.
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Amid various financial and logistical concerns, the Club World Cup is set to begin as planned, with Messi’s Inter Miami taking on Egypt’s Al Ahly, highlighting the potential for an exciting tournament.
