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USMNT World Cup tune-ups: can Pulisic end his drought and who is Pochettino’s super-sub?

The US probably won’t start their A-team for both friendlies against Senegal and Germany, but the games are still opportunities to build momentum

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Meet the 26 Players Who Will Star for the USMNT at 2026 World Cup

The bid for a historic World Cup run on home soil is in their hands.

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Who Are the USMNT’s Best Defender Options for the World Cup?

The USMNT has yet to settle on a three-, four- or even five-man backline under manager Mauricio Pochettino.

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USMNT Projected World Cup Roster—Locks, Bubble Players and Is Pulisic Assured?

Which players will pull on the Stars and Stripes at this summer’s World Cup?

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United States 2026 World Cup Preview: Golden Generation Eyes American History

The U.S. made a round of 16 exit the last time it hosted the World Cup, but this time, it has the superstar talent to mount a more impressive run—if the team plays to its potential.

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USMNT World Cup squad prediction: how Mauricio Pochettino’s call-ups determine the 26

The USMNT head coach has played 61 different players in his 24 games in charge – the trends among them could determine who makes the cut

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USMNT’s Three Best Players of the Week: Turner’s Resurgence, Freeman’s First Start

Mauricio Pochettino will have some challenging decisions in the final weeks before naming his World Cup squad.

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Predicting the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Roster One Month From Roster Reveal

Mauricio Pochettino is set to name his USMNT World Cup squad on May 26 in New York City.

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USMNT World Cup squad predictions: how we see the 26 for 2026

Mauricio Pochettino faces several tough decisions to name a squad for the 2026 World Cup hosts

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Predicting the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Roster After March Friendlies

Mauricio Pochettino has some big decisions to make after painful defeats to Belgium and Portugal.

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USMNT fall 2-0 to Portugal in final game before World Cup roster is named

Christian Pulisic struggled in a more attacking role as the US closed out their international window with another loss to top European opposition

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USMNT vs. Portugal: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mauricio Pochettino’s team looks to bounce back after an embarrassing performance against Belgium.

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USMNT Player Ratings vs. Belgium: Embarrassing Defeat Raises Alarms for Pochettino

Belgium handed the USMNT a massive reality check.

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Sudden center-back shortage offers USMNT a chance to try World Cup-style adjustments

Injuries to Chris Richards and Miles Robinson have thinned the US center back pool, with no perfect replacement on the squad

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Three things to watch this USMNT window: goalkeepers, progressive full-backs and midfield puzzles

Mauricio Pochettino will use friendlies against Belgium and Portugal to sort some final questions about the World Cup roster

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Every USMNT Player Competing in Europe in 2025–26

USMNT players can be found all over Europe, from the Premier League to La Liga and beyond.

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USMNT squad: Mauricio Pochettino calls in 27 for friendlies against Portugal and Belgium

Injuries keep Tyler Adams, Diego Luna, and Haji Wright out of the final US friendlies before the World Cup squad is named

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Pitch Points: Sergiño Dest’s injury, Christian Pulisic’s title chances and Old Firm trouble

The world of soccer throws up no shortage of questions. Today, Graham Ruthven endeavors to answer three of them

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USMNT Weekend Spotlight: McKennie Crosses Paths With Winter Olympics

It’s all systems go in Serie A for two of the USMNT’s most important stars.

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Eight Fun January Transfers You Might Have Missed

There were plenty of fun under-the-radar moves this winter.

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USMNT Weekend Spotlight: Alex Freeman’s Chance to Make an Impact

The 2026 World Cup is drawing closer and closer for Mauricio Pochettino.

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USMNT Defender Puts 2026 World Cup Hopes on the Line to ‘Join’ La Liga Giants

Another American talent is gearing up to make the leap from MLS to Europe.

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USMNT Player of the Year: Full List of 2025 Nominees

Three Major League Soccer stars were nominated after breaking through at the Gold Cup.

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USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster: Mauricio Pochettino’s Best Options After November

Mauricio Pochettino has a wealth of talent available to him next summer.

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USMNT Star Suffers Brutal Injury Setback, Likely Ruled Out of 2026 World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino must prepare to have one less defender to call upon in next summer’s tournament.

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