USA - Footyglobal

Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT Roster Forecast: A Major Opportunity for Cavan Sullivan and Rising Stars

September 15, 2026September 15, 2026grace

Goalkeepers Pablo: Matt Turner (New England Revolution), Brian Schwake (Nashville SC), Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Diego Kochen (Lyngby) Jeff: Turner, Schwake, Kochen, Andrew Thomas (Seattle Sounders) Maurer: Goalkeeper is probably the most straightforward position to forecast, although that does not necessarily reflect well on the available options. Turner appears set to remain the starter for […]

Pochettino’s ‘unique’ US pledge sparks unwanted speculation

September 11, 2026grace

The US coach now views his international role differently as the team enters a complete World Cup cycle. May you someday be cherished with the same unwavering devotion Mauricio Pochettino has for Tottenham Hotspur. The club’s hold on him resembles a timeless romance: an imperfect former partner who ended the relationship when difficulties arose but […]

Mauricio Pochettino Aims to Make the US a Global Soccer Power

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026grace

Two months after the United States men’s national team suffered a disappointing World Cup exit, head coach Mauricio Pochettino has returned to work. When the former Tottenham and PSG boss took charge in 2024, many considered him a temporary appointment intended to help the team make the most of its first home World Cup in […]

USMNT Set to Play Mexico and Canada in Friendlies Launching 2030 World Cup Cycle | USA

August 4, 2026August 5, 2026grace

The US men’s national team will begin its preparations for the next World Cup cycle by playing four home matches in an 11-day span. The friendly schedule features Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, with every match taking place in a US city that did not stage World Cup games this summer. The US will meet […]

Mauricio Pochettino Reaches Agreement to Remain USA Coach Through 2030 World Cup

August 3, 2026August 4, 2026grace

Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the United States men’s national team, has reached an agreement with the US Soccer Federation on a contract extension that will keep him with the program through 2030, the organization announced Monday. Both parties had been negotiating the extension for several months, with talks beginning well before the USMNT’s disappointing […]

USMNT Coach Mauricio Pochettino and U.S. Soccer Nearing Agreement on New Contract | USA

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026grace

United States men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino and US Soccer are reportedly “close to completing” an agreement that would extend his contract through the 2030 World Cup, according to several people familiar with the negotiations. The individuals asked not to be identified because they did not have permission to discuss the talks publicly. […]

Unhappy with the result? Don’t fret, sport now extends beyond the final whistle | Sport

July 23, 2026grace

An amusingly trivial incident occurred during Sunday’s Formula Two race at Spa. Noel León of Campos Racing drove impressively through the pack to secure seventh place, collecting six championship points, and promptly left the circuit to enjoy whatever he usually does after a race — perhaps a nap, a taste of local Belgian beer, or […]

Wenger: The future of U.S. soccer is contingent upon ‘consistency’ and ‘education’ | USA

July 17, 2026grace

Arsène Wenger, FIFA’s chief of global football development, noted that although the United States confronts many structural barriers to emerging as a genuine football powerhouse, those challenges are being tackled by the leadership of the US Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer. During a Thursday roundtable discussion with US Soccer CEO JT Batson and COO […]

Christian Pulisic sidelined for weeks with broken leg sustained in USA defeat to Belgium

July 10, 2026grace

US Soccer confirmed that Christian Pulisic sustained a small fracture and bone contusion in his leg during the United States’ 4-1 defeat by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday. The injury occurred in the second half in Seattle, and he was substituted shortly afterward. He underwent X-ray and MRI examinations on […]

Race for the Golden Boot: Top scorers at World Cup 2026

July 8, 2026grace

The Golden Boot recognizes the leading scorer at the World Cup, with the number of assists serving as the decider if multiple players end on the same goal tally. Three previous winners will feature in the 2026 edition: France’s Kylian Mbappé (eight goals in 2022), England’s Harry Kane (six goals in 2018), and Colombia’s James […]