In 1990, United States men’s national team coach Bob Gansler made a pivotal and disputed decision. He omitted three decorated veterans and took a youthful, largely unproven squad to the World Cup in Italy, the country’s first appearance at the tournament in four decades. Gansler later explained: “I wasn’t focused solely on 1990; I was […]
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The United States’ effort to secure dual-national defender Noahkai Banks appears to have come to an end. The 19-year-old has been selected for Germany’s U-21 squad ahead of their upcoming European Championship qualifiers. In an official statement, head coach Antonio Di Salvo said that Banks and fellow dual national Louey Ben Farhat have decided to […]
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It seemed likely that Mauricio Pochettino would begin a new era with his first United States roster following this summer’s World Cup. However, the remarkably young group he selected suggests a leap much further into the future. Cavan Sullivan could make his senior international debut after the 16-year-old was included in Pochettino’s 28-player squad for […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
Continue ReadingThe US men’s national team setup is surrounded by significant uncertainty. Mauricio Pochettino’s deal has expired, an extension has been proposed by US Soccer, yet both sides are still deliberating. The sudden departure of sporting director Matt Crocker to accept a comparable role with Saudi Arabia ahead of the World Cup raises further questions about […]
Continue ReadingMauricio Pochettino has reportedly been offered a USMNT contract extension through the 2030 World Cup. The proposed deal suggests U.S. Soccer wants long-term stability and sees him as the architect for multiple tournamen
Continue ReadingChristian Pulisic has returned to training ahead of the United States’ key World Cup group match against Turkey. His availability gives the USMNT a major attacking lift, with Folarin Balogun also highlighting the squad’s
Continue ReadingChristian Pulisic has been ruled out of the United States’ World Cup match against Australia with a calf injury. His absence leaves Mauricio Pochettino to reshape the attack, with Ricardo Pepi expected to start in a huge
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