On the surface, the two March losses, 2-5 to Belgium and 0-2 at the hands of Portugal, look like cause for concern. Pundits have been quick to question the U.S. Men’s National Team’s readiness for the 2026 World Cup, pointing to defensive lapses, missed chances, and a perceived gap in quality against elite opponents. But […]
A response is required after Belgium collapse. The 5–2 loss to Belgium was a warning shot. Defensive disorganization, a disconnected midfield, and an attack forced into individual moments exposed a U.S. Men’s National Team still searching for its best identity under Mauricio Pochettino. Against elite opposition, the margins are unforgiving. Belgium exploited them ruthlessly. Now […]
With the 2026 World Cup looming on home US soil, Mauricio Pochettino’s selected a 27-man U.S. Men’s National Team roster for March friendlies against Belgium and Portugal that’s less an experiment and more a near-final draft. These two matches, against top-tier opponents (both are in FIFA’s Top 10 rankings), represent the likely last true audition […]
Pulisic and AC came out on top in Milano, while Weston McKennie and Juventus also celebrated victory in Serie A action. AC Milano 1 – 0 Inter Milano The Serie A title is still up for grabs after AC narrowly defeated Inter in Italy’s biggest derby, the Derby della Madonnina on Sunday night at the […]
Now that the dust has settled after the recent friendlies (where head coach Mauricio Pochettino was still juggling players to find his Best XI), it’s time for the boys at Yanks Abroad to give their low-down on who they think will be wearing the USA crest come Summer. The two recent friendlies against the -guays, […]
Antonee Robinson vs Brenden Aaronson. Haji Wright vs Josh Sargent. These are a couple of the intriguing storylines from this weekend’s European match fixtures. The European club season is back in earnest after the September international break, and U.S. men’s national team (USMNT) players are scattered across the European top flights. For many, this weekend […]
