Christian Pulisic and the History of the USMNT’s No. 10 Jersey The Stars and Stripes’ key player will become just the second individual to wear the famed jersey at two World Cups. Sports Illustrated · Jun 6
Can ‘slow progress’ lead the United States to produce a top-20 player in the world? Figures from around the American men’s soccer scene agree that the talent level is rising, but much work remains to improve the US men’s national team The Guardian - US · May 23
USMNT 1994 World Cup Roster: Where Are They Now? Against the odds, the Stars and Stripes reached the last 16 of the 1994 World Cup—one that was solely hosted in the United States. Sports Illustrated · Apr 3
Dangerous heat is a real threat for the 2026 World Cup. Are teams ready? Experts warn that cooling breaks and later kickoff times may be needed to cope with scorching temperatures when North America hosts the tournament The Guardian - US · Mar 7, 2025
Players sent off at a World Cup More than 150 players have been sent off at a men's World Cup. Here, a look at some famous footballers to see red in infamous incidents from the game's greatest tournament... FourFourTwo · May 17, 2024
John O’Brien: from USA World Cup hero to doctor of clinical psychology The former Ajax midfielder was always attuned to the feeling of his teammates. A move into the world of psychology seemed like a natural step The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2023
Who was the first American to play football for a major European team? Plus: the tightest Premier League relegation battles at this stage and Sepp Blatter’s playing career The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023
‘Five Years Ago I Wasn’t Even a Pro ... It’s Crazy to Think’ N.Y.-born Canadian striker Jonathan David has come a long way, and now he’s a sought-after talent and a chief actor for one of the World Cup’s best underdog stories. Sports Illustrated · Nov 23, 2022
The game of their lives: When the US met Italy at the 1990 World Cup The US national team returned to the World Cup after a four-decade absence at Italia 90 – and their showdown with the hosts at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico offered a night to remember The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2022