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The Azteca Approach: USMNT Balances History, Opportunity, Big World Cup Picture in Mexico

There’s plenty on the line in Mexico, where a confident U.S. is seeking another landmark win, but risking too much and coming up short could have severe consequences.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 24, 2022

‘Biggest week of our lives’: USA try to clinch World Cup spot at Azteca

The odds are in the Americans’ favor as the final round of World Cup qualifiers kick off on Thursday in Mexico, but assurances ring hollow after 2017’s Catastrophe at Couva

The Guardian - US · Mar 24, 2022

The USMNT’s Final Exam

The USMNT’s final exam is here: One window. Two houses of horrors. Three matches. A trip to the World Cup on the line.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 23, 2022

Matt Turner's Ability to Live His Dream Is Another Tool in His Arsenal

The U.S. goalkeeper will leave MLS for the Premier League this summer in a move that represents the reward for his unorthodox career and ascent.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 17, 2022

In From the Cold: Five Who Could Help the USMNT Finish Its World Cup Qualifying Quest

The U.S. roster has hardly remained constant throughout World Cup qualifying, for various reasons. Here's who could join the fold late with the finish line in sight.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 11, 2022

Lessons from Concacaf qualifying: US insecurity in the cold and Canada’s surge

Canada are all but assured of a place at Qatar 2022 but US Soccer’s decision to play the weakest team in the group in freezing conditions was an odd one

The Guardian - US · Feb 3, 2022

USMNT’s Capacity to Be Resilient Meets Its Most Pressing Moment Yet

The few times the U.S. has had its back to the wall under Gregg Berhalter, it has responded. Another such effort is needed under daunting circumstances vs. Honduras.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 2, 2022

Risk or Brisk? Cold Weather Serves as Intentional Setting for Under-Fire USMNT

The U.S. needs to beat Honduras to stay on track for the World Cup, and it's going to great—and some would say risky—lengths to inconvenience the opponent.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 1, 2022

Canada’s Continued Rise Should Look Familiar to USMNT

Canada sits undefeated atop Concacaf’s World Cup qualifying table by operating like an older edition of the U.S., whose current group’s margin for error has diminished.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 31, 2022

Surging Canada beat flat USA to take huge step towards 2022 World Cup

On a frigid winter afternoon, Canada scratched their biggest itch and dismissed their southern neighbours at a raucous Tim Hortons Field

The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2022