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England coach Gareth Southgate directs his players during a friendly soccer match between France and England at the Stade de France in Saint Denis, north of Paris, France, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Back to the drawing board for Southgate and England

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb 28, 2017 filer, an inside view of the Kazan Arena stadium in Kazan, Russia. (AP Photo/Nikolai Alexandrov, File )

Russian stadiums readying to host Confederations Cup

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

United States coach Bruce Arena looks on during a World Cup soccer qualifying match between the U.S. and Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Sunday, June 11, 2017.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Arena rebuilds US confidence after Klinsmann

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Mexico's fans cheer as they arrive for a World Cup soccer qualifying match between mexico and the U.S. at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Sunday, June 11, 2017.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Arena changes 7 US starters vs Mexico, wary of altitude

Associated Press

United States' Michael Bradley celebrates after scoring against Mexico during a World Cup soccer qualifying match at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Sunday, June 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Bradley’s stunning early goal helps U.S. to tie at Mexico

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Goalie Elia Benedettini of San Marino is unable to stop Mustafi of Germany's goal for 5:0 during the World Cup qualifier Group C soccer match between Germany and San Marino at the Stadion Nuernberg in Nuremberg, Germany, Saturday June 10, 2017. (Peter Kneffel/dpa via AP)

Germany routs San Marino to stay perfect in WCup qualifying

Associated Press

Members of the U.S. national soccer team jog to warm up during a pre-match training session at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Saturday, June 10, 2017. The U.S. will face Mexico Sunday in a 2018 Russia World Cup qualifying match. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

US players thinking of 3 points in Mexico, not border wall

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

England's Harry Kane, center left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group F qualifying soccer match between Scotland and England at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday, June 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

Kane rescues draw for England against Scotland in qualifying

By SAM JOHNSTON - Associated Press

England Under-20 team chases rare global title vs Venezuela

By JOHN DUERDEN - Associated Press

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after scoring during World Cup Group B qualifying match between Latvia and Portugal at the Skonto Stadium in Riga, Latvia, Friday, June 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Roman Koksarov)

Andorra wins again after 13 years; Ronaldo leads Portugal

Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, May 23, 2017 file photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, meets with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the FC Krasnodar Stadium in the southern city of Krasnodar, Russia. The Confederations Cup soccer tournament might have some fans around the world. If so, they should enjoy this one in Russia while they can. FIFA’s eight-nation World Cup rehearsal for the host country, six continental champions and World Cup title-holder is no sure thing to survive for another edition. &quot;If there was no Confed Cup in 2021, I wouldn't be unhappy,” Germany coach Joachim Loew said last month, naming a squad for Russia with only three of his 2014 World Cup players. “I don't think those involved would be unhappy either.&quot;(Alexei Druzhinin/Pool Photo via AP, file)

FIFA’s Confederations Cup has uncertain future after Russia

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri paints a room for foster children at the Beaverton Department of Human Services, Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in Beaverton, Ore. The project was part of Stand Together Week, the Timbers' annual event that encourages volunteering throughout the community. (AP Photo/Anne M. Peterson)

Timbers, Thorns Stand Together for unique volunteer effort

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Dick Advocaat starts 3rd stint in charge of Netherlands team

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

Venezuela's defender José Manuel Velázquez (6) scores against United States goalkeeper Tim Howard (1) in the first half during an international friendly match Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Sandy, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Pulisic goal gives US 1-1 tie vs Venezuela in exhibition

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Johnson, Yedlin, Wood return to US lineup vs Venezuela

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

17-year-old Josh Sargent a force for US Soccer

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, file photograph, Santos Laguna midfielder Jorge Flores Villafana, right, battles for the ball during the first half of a CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal against Los Angeles Galaxy in Carson, Calif. U.S. midfielder Jorge Villafana never grows weary of retelling his story. It's a captivating tale of how he went from playing street soccer to missing church for a nationally televised tryout to earning a spot and launching a career that's landed him on the national team.(AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

The defender nicknamed Sueno breaks through with US

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FIFA signs Vivo as another Chinese sponsor for World Cup

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Jones omitted from US roster for World Cup qualifiers

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Uruguay beats Italy 1-0 at Under-20 World Cup

By JOHN DUERDEN - Associated Press