As the World Cup approaches, USMNT faces turmoil under manager Mauricio Pochettino, who failed to call player Diego Luna about his exclusion from the roster, opting instead for impersonal communication. Amid rumors of his exit to AC Milan, Pochettino’s lack of respect for player relationships raises concerns about team unity and performance.
Christian Pulisic scored his first goal of 2026 and Folarin Balogun came off the bench to net the game winner as the United States men’s national came away with a positive result in their World Cup friendly over Senegal on Sunday at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino […]
U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) Manager Mauricio Pochettino officially announced the 26-player World Cup roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad was announced during a live event in New York following a series of media leaks over the weekend. The official squad by position: Goalkeepers (3) Chris Brady (Chicago Fire) Matt Freese (New […]
The United States men’s national team’s 26-man roster for the FIFA World Cup has somehow been released on Saturday, with a few notable inclusions and omissions for the big summer tournament. The Guardian, which authenticated the roster through various sources, was able to get its hands on the roster before the official reveal head coach […]
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 […]
Sergino Dest limped off the field at Philips Stadion over the weekend during PSV Eindhoven’s 2-1 win over AZ Alkmaar, adding to his long list of time on the sidelines over the past year. In the 55th minute of the game, the American collided with AZ’s Dutch defender, Wouter Goes, falling to the ground and […]
