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USA’s Gio Reyna hits back after reports of attitude problem at World Cup

The midfielder was almost sent home from Qatar for a perceived lack of effort before the team’s World Cup opener against Wales, according to multiple reports

The Guardian - US

Mark Zeigler: The next steps for the U.S. men's national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup

With the World Cup in the stages of winding down, we have a chance to reflect on the U.S. men's national soccer team and the complicated notion of progress.

Tribune News Service

This World Cup has shown us the most important position in football

The lack of a legitimate or in-form centre-forward has proven the death knell for many teams in Qatar

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USMNT reach decision on head coach Gregg Berhalter contract after World Cup exit

Gregg Berhalter is set for new talks with the USMNT as his current contract is about to expire, but the head coach has already confirmed that he's not sure what the future holds

Daily Mirror

The Big Decision Facing USMNT and Its Out-of-Contract Manager

The U.S.’s World Cup ouster brings about immediate questions facing its coach and federation. Should Gregg Berhalter be brought back? And does he want to return?

Sports Illustrated

USA’s World Cup report card: best and worst players, plus predictions for 2026

Did the US reach their potential in Qatar? Should Gregg Berhalter stay on as coach? And who will lift the trophy? Our writers have their say

The Guardian - US

U.S.’s 2022 World Cup Exit Stings, but ’26 Outlook Brings Great Hope

A World Cup loss in the round of 16 is nothing new for the U.S. men’s national team, but the ceiling for this group seems different. Raising it comes with its own set of challenges.

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What did the US lack most at the World Cup? Football intelligence

The deficiencies on display throughout USA’s defeat to the Dutch suggest that more work was needed before Gregg Berhalter’s squad arrived in Qatar

The Guardian - US

Qatar World Cup: 5 things we learned on Day 14 - the score

The Dutch show the Americans the importance of putting the ball in the net and Australia succumb to the wonders of Messi.

Radio France Internationale

USA face harsh reality of next step after Netherlands’ tactical dissection

The Stars and Stripes were soundly beaten by the Oranje as their dream in Qatar ended at a familiar stage

The Independent UK

Memphis Depay's brutal putdown speaks volumes about USA after World Cup 2022 exit

Netherlands booked their place in the quarter-final of the World Cup with a 3-1 win over USA in Doha on Saturday, with clinical finishing from the Oranje ending USMNT's hopes of a last eight spot.

Daily Mirror

Michelle Kaufman: U.S. knocked out of World Cup, but there is reason to have hope for 2026

That youthful exuberance, speed and American never-say-die attitude weren’t enough for the U.S. World Cup team on Saturday morning. The plucky Americans were eliminated, 3-1, in the Round of 16 by a bigger, more experienced, patient, and clinical Netherlands team.

Miami Herald

Christian Pulisic and US lament missed opportunities in loss to Netherlands

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — At the final whistle Tyler Adams dropped to his knees outside the U.S. penalty area, overcome by exhaustion and emotion. Haji Wright struck a similar pose near midfield and stayed there a while, unwilling or unable to be consoled by a stream of well-meaning teammates.

Los Angeles Times

USMNT Exhausts Its Current World Cup Potential

There are still barriers for this group and its young core to break, but the Netherlands’ ruthlessness over key moments spelled the end for the U.S.

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Van Gaal proves there’s life in the old lion yet

As long as there’s Louis…Europe has hope.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

USMNT outclassed by Netherlands in 3-1 loss, ending run in World Cup

What happens when a sports team meets expectations?

The Guardian - US

Gregg Berhalter bemoans lack of world-class striker as USA exit World Cup

Gregg Berhalter said his team was hurt by faoling to as the United States were knocked out of the World Cup by the Netherlands on Saturday

Radio France Internationale

Netherlands teach United States a lesson to reach last eight at Qatar World Cup

For the next few years, the United States football team can look back on a Saturday in Doha as a reference. It was a balmy December evening at the World Cup when Gregg Berhalter's urgent young side was given a good, old-fashioned footballing lesson.

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The Guardian - UK

Louis van Gaal talks up Netherlands’ ‘big chances’ of winning World Cup

Louis van Gaal insisted the Netherlands have ‘big chances’ of winning the World Cup after defeating the USA to reach the quarter-finals

Sports Illustrated

USMNT Loss Marks 20 Years Since Team Advanced Past Round of 16

The drought continues after a 3–1 loss to the Netherlands.

The Guardian - UK

Netherlands into quarter-finals after Dumfries volley caps win against USA

The Netherlands surged into the last eight of the World Cup thanks to a 3-1 defeat of the USA, with Memphis Depay, Daley Blind and Denzel Dumfries on target

The Independent UK

Louis van Gaal flips tactical plans to show World Cup he’s still capable of new tricks

Netherlands 3-1 USA: Van Gaal’s side decided not to control the ball but were always one step ahead of their opponents as they advanced to the quarter-finals

Leeds Live

Leeds United duo suffer heartbreak as USA World Cup dream ends in defeat

Leeds United's USA duo Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson have suffered heartbreak after being knocked out of the FIFA World Cup by Louis Van Gaal's Dutch outfit

Sports Illustrated

USMNT Played Out of the World Cup By Savvy Netherlands

The U.S.’s World Cup run is over, with the Americans left to rue missed opportunities against a team that was more prepared in the key moments.

Leeds Live

Germany legend Jurgen Klinsmann identifies Leeds United's Tyler Adams' crucial USA role

Tyler Adams became the youngest player to captain America at a World Cup since 1950 and successfully helped Gregg Berhalter's side qualify for the knockout stages

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