Bill Nuttall on saving Pelé’s penalty and building a US team from scratch Former goalkeeper and US Soccer general manager is hosting the Spain team at his training camp in Chattanooga The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
Will Mauricio Pochettino Stay With USMNT Beyond 2026 World Cup? U.S. Soccer wants the world-class Argentine manager to stay beyond the 2026 World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Jun 27
US Soccer offers contract renewal to Mauricio Pochettino through 2030 World Cup The former Tottenham, Chelsea, and PSG boss was expected to have interest from Europe after the 2026 World Cup ends The Guardian - US · Jun 26
The Highest Paid USMNT Players at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked The USMNT stars make far less than players in other sports. Sports Illustrated · Jun 23
Christian Pulisic Injury: Will the USMNT Star Play Against Australia? The superstar attacker has been training on the sidelines for most of the week. Sports Illustrated · Jun 17
How Much Do the USMNT Players Get Paid for the 2026 World Cup? The U.S. men’s national team players stand to earn a pretty penny regardless of how deep they go in the tournament. Sports Illustrated · Jun 17
Once at the Center of USMNT Drama, Gio Reyna Is Writing a Different Story The 23-year-old is back in the spotlight—this time for the right reasons—as the USMNT pursues World Cup glory. Sports Illustrated · Jun 13
These New Fashion Collaborations Are Already Winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup Give your jerseys a much-deserved upgrade. Marie Claire · Jun 11
World Cup 94 chief Alan Rothenberg: ‘We wanted Whitney Houston on the pitch but Fifa said no’ The man in charge the last time the US hosted the World Cup marvels at the transformation of football in America over the last 32 years The Guardian - US · Jun 9
Why the U.S. Is Unprepared for a Potential Public Health Outbreak at the World Cup The federal government allocated $625 million to World Cup security—and none of it went to public health. Just days away from the tournament, major concerns remain. Sports Illustrated · Jun 8
U.S. Soccer is using AI to scout 70 million teenagers. The former consulting CEO running the federation calls it a 'paradigm shift' for the sport For 30 years, soccer has been "the sport of the future." Could a World Cup on home soil and an AI-powered talent revolution make it the sport of now? Fortune · Jun 2
Nike and U.S. soccer execs on the World Cup: 4 weeks of games, 4 years of prep, 6 years of jersey design All that prep is needed to "leave a lasting impression for the next four years,” Nike COO Venkatesh Alagirisamy told Fortune. Fortune · Jun 2
Why soccer moms are shaping the future of football in the U.S. From carpools to club ownership, a new generation of operators is reshaping youth soccer in the U.S. — and they never coached a day in their lives. Fortune · May 31
‘100%’—U.S. Soccer Sends Firm Response to Mauricio Pochettino’s Milan Meeting Pochettino didn’t offer an entirely convincing response when pressed on reports of a potential switch to the Serie A giants. Sports Illustrated · May 29
FourFourTwo · May 29 USA '94 legacy: why two big misses didn't prevent a World Cup hit Why two big misses didn't prevent World Cup 1994 being a hit, FourFourTwo look at the legacy of the USA's first major football tournament
The Guardian - US · May 28 Mauricio Pochettino in talks with Milan over head coach’s role as US open World Cup camp USMNT head coach has drawn wide interest beyond what’s been reported, CEO says
Sports Illustrated · May 23 USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster Leaks: Mauricio Pochettino Springs Some Surprises—Report Diego Luna misses out on the World Cup, according to reports that emerged on Friday.
The Guardian - US · May 23 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 - UK · May 6 FA and US Soccer seek more control from Fifa over Women’s World Cups Federations concerned over organisation of men’s World Cup while the FA worked with Uefa to freeze ticket prices for Euro 2028
The Texas Tribune · Apr 29 FIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return. Almost all of the costs for organizing the tournament fall on the cities, whose ability to collect revenue is limited. In Texas, that could leave taxpayers on the hook.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24 Leagues to be allowed one game abroad a season under new Fifa proposals New protocol would bring in clearer regulations to police the divisive issue and introduce strict limits, while giving Fifa a right of veto
FourFourTwo · Apr 22 Why Matt Crocker's abrupt US Soccer exit is significant for World Cup and beyond Matt Crocker's unexpected exit sent shockwaves through the US Soccer scene
Sports Illustrated · Apr 19 Five Candidates to Replace Mauricio Pochettino As USMNT Manager After 2026 World Cup The U.S. Soccer Federation could be on the hunt for a new USMNT manager after hosting the 2026 World Cup.
The Guardian - US · Apr 16 Michael Bradley’s Red Bulls are impressing in MLS – what could come next? The longtime USMNT standout is following in the footsteps of his father, coaching with a deep appreciation of what makes American soccer special
The Guardian - US · Apr 15 A long-term plan with mixed results: how Matt Crocker’s US Soccer tenure stacked up The US federation’s sporting director hired Mauricio Pochettino and Emma Hayes, but it’s too early to judge his larger impact