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USMNT Must Hope Poor Friendly Form Doesn’t Follow It to World Cup

After a scoreless draw with Saudi Arabia, the U.S. failed to score in two games against Qatar-bound teams this week, raising concerns with the tournament just 54 days away.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 27, 2022

A Glimpse Into USMNT’s Forward Thinking

Fit or form? That appears to be the key question up top for the U.S. as it braces for the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 22, 2022

Tactical rehearsals await Berhalter’s USA in last warm-ups before Qatar

The United States’ friendlies with Japan and Saudi Arabia will be about filling out reserve spots on the roster rather than confirming the final spots in Gregg Berhalter’s starting XI

The Guardian - US · Sep 22, 2022

USMNT World Cup Roster Projection 2.0: Whose Stock Has Risen?

With one camp left before the U.S.’s World Cup squad is chosen, here’s our best assessment of what the player pool looks like.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 15, 2022

Ferreira Puts Forth His Case in U.S.’s World Cup Forward Search

There is the clear caveat that scoring vs. Grenada doesn’t mean it’ll translate against the world’s finest, but a four-goal showing from a player taking his chance can’t be ignored.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 11, 2022

World Cup 2022: Where Berhalter’s USA stand with six months to Qatar

With the at-times torturous Concacaf qualifying slog now in the rear-view mirror, here’s a look at where the Americans stand

The Guardian - US · May 21, 2022

Who’s in Frame for USMNT’s Penultimate World Cup Prep Camp?

The U.S. player pool can be split into distinct groups, and entering the second-to-last pre-World Cup gathering, the charge for all involved is crystal clear.

Sports Illustrated · May 2, 2022

After Six Months Without a Goal, Ricardo Pepi’s Derailment Becomes of Note for USMNT

Ricardo Pepi was the clear frontrunner to become the U.S.’s starting striker for the foreseeable future after his fall breakout. Now, it’s not so certain.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7, 2022

USMNT 2022 World Cup Roster Projection 1.0: The Locks and Likelihoods for Qatar

Now that the U.S. has qualified for the 2022 World Cup, who will be representing the nation in its return to the competition?

Sports Illustrated · Mar 31, 2022

The USMNT’s World Cup Qualifying Timeline of Redemption

The U.S. is headed to Qatar, turning the page on the previous group’s failure to compete in Russia. Here’s how Gregg Berhalter’s young American squad got it done.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 31, 2022