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The day after he retired from the AFL Andrew Welsh flew to China to close a business deal. Now he has to withstand competing influences and make a momentous football decision.

Canada achieved a historic 6-0 FIFA World Cup win against Qatar, marked by Jonathan David's hat-trick. However, the victory was marred by a severe leg injury to Ismal Kon, leading to a red card for Qatar's Assim Madibo. Substitute Nathan Saliba honored Kon with an emotional goal celebration, showcasing the team's spirit amidst the triumph.

SEATTLE Basking the glory of a crucial World Cup qualifying win in front of a huge home crowd in Americas best soccer city in 2013, then-U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati vowed that the USAs mens national team would schedule more important games. "Wed do that again, sure," a smiling Gulati said moments after that 2013 victory over Panama in Seattle. They never did. Only a stroke of good fortune brought the national team back the last time it played in Seattle, at the 2016 Copa Amrica Centenario, when Costa Ricas upset of Colombia sent the tournament hosts to the Pacific Northwest rather than New Jersey for its quarterfinal. Its been a full decade since the Stars and Stripes played a match in Seattle. That changes on Friday on the biggest stage there is, when the Americans meet Australia in their second match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "Im excited to see what it's like," midfielder Weston McKennie who was born and briefly lived in Fort Lewis when his father, a former U.S. Air Force staff sergeant, was stationed there said before training Thursday morning at the University of Washington. "Ive never been here with the national team before." Hes not alone. None of the 26 players on Mauricio Pochettinos World Cup squad have represented their country at the 69,000-seat Seattle Stadium, not even 38-year-old Tim Ream. That doesnt mean they dont know what to expect. Cristian Roldan has made sure of it. The hugely popular U.S. midfielder captains the Seattle Sounders in MLS, for which hes played since being drafted out of Washington in 2015. Ive spoken to Roldy and other people whove said how much of a soccer culture Seattle has," said veteran U.S. defender Antonee "Jedi" Robinson. "Im really looking forward to experiencing that first hand." To be sure, U.S. Soccers leadership would love to play in Seattle more often. The national team often struggles to fill NFL venues. When it does, its often with fans of the opposing team. Thats not the case here. There are practical reasons why it hasnt happened. Location is one. Tucked away in the far corner of the continental United States, the Emerald City is about as far away as possible from Europe, where most of the top Americans are employed by their professional clubs. But the biggest roadblock is the artificial playing surface which, like in many other large stadiums in the U.S. and Vancouver Stadium across the Canadian border, has been replaced for this World Cup by a pristine, technologically-advanced "hybrid" natural grass field for the duration of the competition. Fridays tilt will be the second in Seattle; Belgium and Egypt played to a 1-1 at the downtown home of the Sounders and NFLs Seahawks on Monday. This moment has been a long time coming for the soccer-crazy metropolis of about 800,000. The original Sounders kicked off in 1974 in the old North American Soccer League and reached two NASL Soccer Bowls, losing the second to the Pel-led New York Cosmos almost 30 years before returning as an MLS expansion team in 2009. "The city is ready," Roldan said when asked what exactly hes told his U.S. teammates about what to expect. "The city is energized. We haven't had a game here in a long time, and we've been desperate to host a World Cup game, a U.S. men's national team game, so they're going to feel the crowd, feel the energy, and it's about feeding off it." Theres little doubt they will. Pochettino and every U.S. player lauded the heavily pro-USA atmosphere in Los Angeles following last weeks 4-1 World Cup-opening drubbing of Paraguay, crediting them in part for the convincing victory. The Aussies could face an even more hostile, partisan atmosphere on Friday. "Even before the last game, hearing the fans and the national anthem, and people singing along, it gives you goosebumps," McKennie said. "You're like, oh s***, it's time to go. You're so fired up, because you know that you have people behind you, people that are supporting you. "That's always an amazing feeling, and always a boost of confidence. Whenever you're tired, and you hear them cheering even stronger whenever someone makes a tackle, then it's like another adrenaline rush. So the fans are very important, and I think they've done a good job so far to make it feel like we're playing at home. "Hopefully it's similar" to the last game, McKennie added. "Or better."

The USMNT, much like the other teams, will go a week in between games during the group stage, resembling a club season

The Tennessee Titans just wrapped up a two-day minicamp before taking a break until training camp practice begins. While they are still months away from meaningful football, a video from minicamp has already given fans a glimpse into offensive coordinator Brian Daboll's coaching style.A clip circulating from practice showed Daboll putting players through a drill that's not often seen, involving catching footballs without being able to see them. While quarterback Cam Ward participated in the exercise, the drill appeared to be geared primarily toward the Titans' pass catchers, including wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson.Not sure Ive seen this one before, with OC Brian Daboll and QB Cam Ward and WR WanDale Robinson at @Titans minicamp. pic.twitter.com/dFXXZEjPHB Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 16, 2026At first glance, the exercise looked unusual. However, it highlights the attention to detail Daboll and the coaching staff are emphasizing as they prepare the offense for the 2026 season.Building awareness and trustThe purpose of the drill is to focus on awareness, reaction time, and trust. By removing a player's ability to track the football visually, coaches force them to rely on their instincts, body positioning, hand placement, and overall concentration to reel in the catchNFL games often feature contested catches, defenders obstructing the line of sight, and situations where pass catchers must react quickly to the football arriving from difficult angles. Drills designed to improve awareness can help players become more comfortable in those moments.The inclusion of Cam Ward was also notable. While the drill may have been intended primarily for receivers, having the franchise quarterback participate reinforces the idea that everyone is expected to embrace the coaching process.The Titans are hoping that attention to fundamentals and awareness will translate into better execution once the regular season begins. If nothing else, that minicamp video offered fans an entertaining look at the unique methods Daboll is using to prepare his offense for the challenges ahead.This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Tennessee Titans: Brian Daboll's creative offensive approach

MLB's proposed changes include cutting amateur signing bonuses by more than $150M, making high school players ineligible for the draft and instituting an international draft.

Veteran prop James Slipper has been named in coach Joe Schmidts 37-strong Australia squad for the opening three Tests of the Nations Championship, with a trio of potential debutants also included.