Without ever having played an official game at UCLA U.S. WNT star Mallory Pugh has decided to turn pro with Sport's Illustrated's Grant Wahl reporting that Pugh has signed with agent Richard Motzkin. By Peter Nolan

First time wins by the U.S. MNT over Mexico at the U20 and U17 age groups alongside a heartening tournament sweep in Italy by the U15 U.S. BNT. By Peter Nolan

Another brace from Josh Sargent led the dominant Americans to a win over Honduras today bring the U.S. one big step closer to qualifying for the U17 World Cup. By Peter Nolan

Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba has broken new ground with his new position as a player and part owner Phoenix Rising FC of the second division U.S.L. By Peter Nolan