USMNT seizes on positivity as they prepare for South Korea friendly; Alyssa Thompson leaves NWSL for Chelsea

Happy Friday! The U.S. men's national team are officially back in session on Saturday as the latest stage of preparations for the 2026 World Cup continues, while a transatlantic transfer saga brews in the women's game. I'm Pardeep Cattry with the latest.

📺 Footy fix

All times U.S./Eastern

Friday, Sept. 5

🌍 WCQ: Ukraine vs. France, 2:45 p.m. ➡️ FS2

🌎 WCQ: Bermuda vs. Jamaica, 6 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+

🌎 WCQ: Haiti vs. Honduras, 8 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+

🌎 WCQ: Trinidad and Tobago vs. Curacao, 8 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+

🌎 WCQ: Nicaragua vs. Costa Rica, 10 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+

Saturday, Sept. 6

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 EFL: Bolton vs. AFC Wimbledon, 10 a.m. ➡️ CBS Sports Network

🌍 WCQ: England vs. Andorra, 12 p.m. ➡️ FS2

🌍 WCQ: Armenia vs. Portugal, 12 p.m. ➡️ Fox Soccer Plus

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