Draft:Transatlantic derby

Transatlantic derby

Other names	England–United States rivalry
Location	CONCACAF UEFA
Teams	England United States
First meeting	United States 1–0 England 1950 FIFA World Cup 29 June 1950
Latest meeting	England 0–0 United States 2022 FIFA World Cup 25 November 2022
Next meeting	TBD
Statistics
Meetings total	12
Most wins	England, 8
Top scorer	Roger Hunt (4)
All-time series	England: 8 Draw: 2 United States: 2
Largest victory	England 10–0 United States Friendly 27 May 1964

The Transatlantic derby is a rivalry between the association football nations of England and the United States. Rooted in non-sporting relations dating back to the foundation of the United States during the American Revolution, the rivalry is considered a friendly derby.

Background and history

The soccer rivalry between England and the United States is a long-standing tradition that has roots in the historic relations between the two nations dating back to the American Revolution. While the rivalry may not be as intense as the one between England and Scotland, or that between Brazil and Argentina, it still holds a special place in the hearts of fans on both sides of the Atlantic.

Roots of the Rivalry

England and the United States playing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The soccer rivalry between England and the United States has its roots in the historic relations between the two nations dating back to the American Revolution. The United States gained its independence from Great Britain in 1776, after a long and bloody war. The two nations would go on to have a complex and often tumultuous relationship, with periods of cooperation and periods of conflict.

Soccer, or football as it is known in most parts of the world, was introduced to the United States by British immigrants in the late 19th century. The sport quickly gained popularity and by the early 20th century, there were professional leagues in several American cities.

England, meanwhile, had established itself as the home of soccer, with the first official soccer match taking place in 1863. The English Premier League is now widely regarded as one of the best soccer leagues in the world.

As the popularity of soccer grew in the United States, so did the desire to compete against the best teams in the world. England, with its rich soccer tradition, was a natural opponent. The first meeting between the two sides in 1959 was seen as an opportunity for the Americans to measure themselves against one of the best teams in the world, while for England, it was a chance to showcase their skills on the world stage.

The first recorded soccer match between England and the United States took place on November 28, 1959, in New York City. The game ended in a 1-0 victory for the Americans, with Joe Gaetjens scoring the only goal of the game. The result was a shock to the soccer world, as England was widely regarded as one of the best teams in the world at the time. The game is still remembered as one of the biggest upsets in soccer history.

The next meeting between the two sides would not take place until 1993, when they faced off in a friendly match at Wembley Stadium in London. The game ended in a 2-0 victory for the hosts, with David Platt and Paul Gascoigne scoring the goals. The match was part of the build-up to the 1994 World Cup, which was held in the United States.

The two sides would meet again at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where they were drawn together in Group C. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with Steven Gerrard scoring for England and Clint Dempsey equalizing for the United States. The result was seen as a disappointment for England, who were expected to win the game.

The most recent meeting between the two sides took place on November 15, 2018, in a friendly match at Wembley Stadium. The game ended in a 3-0 victory for England, with goals from Jesse Lingard, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Callum Wilson.

All-time results

As of August 18, 2023

Number	Date	Location	Competition	Game	Results
1	29 June 1950	Belo Horizonte	1950 FIFA World Cup	United States – England	1–0
2	28 June 1953	New York City	Friendly	United States – England	3–6
3	28 May 1959	Los Angeles	Friendly	United States – England	1–8
4	27 May 1964	New York City	Friendly	United States – England	0–10
5	16 June 1985	Los Angeles	Friendly	United States – England	0–5
6	9 June 1993	Boston	1993 U.S. Cup	United States – England	2–0
7	7 September 1994	London	Friendly	England – United States	2–0
8	28 May 2005	Chicago	Friendly	United States – England	1–2
9	28 May 2008	London	Friendly	England – United States	2–0
10	12 June 2010	Rustenburg	2010 FIFA World Cup	England – United States	1–1
11	18 November 2018	London	Friendly	England – United States	3–0
12	25 November 2022	Al Khor	2022 FIFA World Cup	United States – England	0–0