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USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. South Korea: Pulisic Returns After Missing Gold Cup

Mauricio Pochettino has brought back several European-based stars for the September internationals.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 5, 2025

Christian Pulisic returns but Weston McKennie left off USMNT roster for friendlies

Pulisic will be back with the US after asking out of the summer slate, as Mauricio Pochettino names 22 players with another selection expected soon.

The Guardian - US · Aug 26, 2025

‘Grit, Resilience, Chemistry’—Columbus Crew Prove Contender Status in Hell is Real Derby Win vs. FC Cincinnati

Columbus Crew won their first Hell is Real Derby in Cincinnati in two years thanks to big performances from Diego Rossi and Max Arfsten.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14, 2025

USMNT 2–2 Costa Rica: Player Ratings as U.S. Clinch Gold Cup Semifinal Berth on Penalties

The USMNT defeated Costa Rica in a penalty shootout to advance to the Gold Cup semifinals.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 30, 2025

Passing a Major Test of Adversity: Takeaways From USMNT's Gold Cup Victory vs. Costa Rica

After a nerve-wracking penalty shootout, the U.S. men's national team are through to the Concacaf Gold Cup semifinals after defeating Costa Rica.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 30, 2025

USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Costa Rica: Consistency from Pochettino

The USMNT won each of their group stage games and meet Costa Rica in the quarterfinal on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 29, 2025

USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Saudi Arabia: Pochettino Puts Forward Challenge

How the U.S. men's national team could line up against Saudi Arabia in the Concacaf Gold Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 19, 2025

A Crucial First Step: Takeaways from the USMNT's Gold Cup Victory Over Trinidad and Tobago

Mauricio Pochettino and the USMNT snapped a four-game losing streak with a dominant victory over Trinidad and Tobago.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 16, 2025

USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Trinidad and Tobago: Pochettino Kicks Off Gold Cup Run

The pressure is on the USMNT to get back to winning ways in its first 2025 Gold Cup match against Trinidad and Tobago.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 15, 2025

Five USMNT Players to Watch at this Summer's Concacaf Gold Cup

Diego Luna, Jack McGlynn, two defenders and more to watch this summer as the USMNT look to have an impressive summer on multiple fronts.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 12, 2025