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Max Mallow

USMNT’s Weston McKennie Reveals Drastic Fitness Changes Ahead of 2026 World Cup

U.S. men’s national team midfielder Weston McKennie opened up about the fitness changes he made over the summer as World Cup preparation continues.

McKennie, in a different role, operated off the right flank in a draw against Ecuador and a win over Australia—two results part of a USMNT camp, overall, that’s being celebrated given the positive momentum built heading into 2026 and a FIFA World Cup on home soil.

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