USMNT Weekend Spotlight: Alex Freeman’s Chance to Make an Impact The 2026 World Cup is drawing closer and closer for Mauricio Pochettino. Sports Illustrated · Jan 30
FourFourTwo’s guide to Los Angeles: everything you need to know about the World Cup host city With LA hosting eight matches at the World Cup in 2026, FourFourTwo gives you the low down of what to do in the City of Angels on and off the pitch. FourFourTwo · Jan 29
USMNT Defender Puts 2026 World Cup Hopes on the Line to ‘Join’ La Liga Giants Another American talent is gearing up to make the leap from MLS to Europe. Sports Illustrated · Jan 27
USMNT Star’s Potential Christian Pulisic-Type Leap Comes With a Risk A place in Mauricio Pochettino’s XI at the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be on the line. Sports Illustrated · Jan 26
Road to World Cup 2026: USMNT’s Five Best Players of the Week—Ranked It was a standout week for Weston McKennie and other American players in Europe. Sports Illustrated · Jan 26
Impressive Weston McKennie Performance Suggests Major Role Change Upcoming The USMNT star is developing quite the understanding with one Juventus teammate in particular. Sports Illustrated · Jan 26
Brenden Aaronson enters peak form at the right time for Leeds and the US The Philadelphia Union product has added end product to his trademark hustle – the trick now is keeping the good form going. The Guardian - US · Jan 24
Meet the Two Ex-USMNT Prospects Poached by Mexico Ahead of 2026 World Cup Two USMNT-capped players made their debut for Mexico in El Tri’s first match of 2026. Sports Illustrated · Jan 23
USMNT Weekend Spotlight: Cardoso Seeks Continued Rise With Atletico Madrid The American midfielder is among the USMNT players getting more playing time in the new yea Sports Illustrated · Jan 23
France Rule on 2026 World Cup Boycott After President Trump’s Greenland Comments Political tensions are reaching new heights with the summer’s tournament less than six months away. Sports Illustrated · Jan 22
‘No Era Penal’—Wesley Sneijder’s Big Confession Reopens Mexico’s 2014 World Cup Wound The Netherlands eliminated Mexico in the 2014 World Cup round of 16 in controversial fashion. Sports Illustrated · Jan 20
Alexi Lalas Snubs USMNT Star in His Preferred 2026 World Cup Starting Lineup The Stars and Stripes’ best XI next summer could leave a familiar face on the bench. Sports Illustrated · Jan 20
‘Last Resort’—German Politician Suggests World Cup Boycott Over Greenland Issue A member of the German parliament has raised the possibility of a boycott of the 2026 World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Jan 20
Road to World Cup 2026: Mexico’s Five Best Players of the Week—Ranked Many players fighting for a spot in Mexico’s World Cup roster have been phenomenal in the early days of 2026. Sports Illustrated · Jan 19
Sports Illustrated · Jan 19 Road to World Cup 2026: USMNT’s Four Best Players of the Week—Ranked Tim Weah scored his second goal of the season after calling out World Cup ticket prices earlier in the week.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 19 Jesse Marsch Fires Strong Warning to Canada Squad Hopefuls Ahead of 2026 World Cup Canada opened 2026 with a win over Guatemala, but face challenging roster decisions for the World Cup.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 18 How a North American Star Can Claim AFCON Glory With Morocco Sadio Mané’s Senegal stand in the way of success at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 17 Which MLS Clubs Have New Managers? A Look at the Nine Appointments for 2026 Nearly one-third of MLS teams will have new faces on the touchline to start the 2026 season.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 16 USMNT Star Tim Weah Slams Staggering Ticket Prices for 2026 World Cup The Marseille winger is not pleased with how expensive the 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 16 Inside Inter Miami’s Head-Turning Pursuit of MLS Star Defender Ahead of 2026 Preseason Inter Miami have enjoyed an aggressive offseason since winning the MLS Cup, but have yet to secure Tristan Blackmon.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 16 ‘Forgot’—Landon Donovan Reveals Wild Way San Jose Earthquakes Lost Star Player Cristian Espinoza signed a deal with Nashville SC which could keep him in Tennessee through 2030.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 16 USMNT Weekend Spotlight: Musah Looks to Continue Positive Turn in Serie A Some in-form USMNT players need to maintain their level to earn spots at the March camp.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 16 Mexico’s First Roster of World Cup Year Includes Two USMNT-Capped Players Javier Aguirre has included some standout young talents for El Tri’s friendlies against Panama and Bolivia.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 14 Pat McAfee Surprises USMNT Star With U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year Award Only 28 players in USMNT history have taken home the prestigious prize.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 14 Jesse Marsch Admits ‘Mistake’ in Canada vs. Mexico Battle for Ex-Arsenal Talent Marcelo Flores is at the center of a tug of war between Canada and Mexico for his international allegiance ahead of this summer’s World Cup.