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A soccer match typically consists of two 45-minute halves, with a 15-minute halftime break. In total, a soccer match lasts for 90 minutes, plus stoppage time which is added by the referee to compensate for time lost due to injuries, substitutions, and other stoppages. The amount of stoppage time can vary greatly depending on the game situation, and can last anywhere from 1-10 minutes. For international tournaments, two 15-minute overtime periods may be added if the game is tied after the 90-minute regulation time is up. In total, a soccer match can last up to 120 minutes.

The United States Men's National Soccer Team has been steadily improving over the past few years, having advanced to the knockout stages of the World Cup in 2018. The team is currently ranked 23rd in the world, the highest ranking in its history. The team has also won the CONCACAF Gold Cup four times since 2009 and the CONCACAF Nations League in 2019. Despite these successes, the team has yet to break into the top 10 in the FIFA rankings. The team is full of talented players and has a bright future ahead of it, but it still has some work to do to become a true soccer powerhouse.