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 […]
AFC Bournemouth has reported a major blow to their starting line-up with their American international Tyler Adams set to miss about three months, which is a crucial blow, especially during the busy festive season. The 23-year-old New Yorker, who spent time at few seasons at RB Leipzig before heading to England, was substituted off after […]
