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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

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

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?

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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

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

‘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

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

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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

The Guardian - US

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.

Sports Illustrated

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

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 Guardian - UK

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 Texas Tribune

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

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

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

Sports Illustrated

Key Mauricio Pochettino Ally Exits U.S. Soccer—What Does This Mean for USMNT, World Cup?

U.S. Soccer Federation announced the sudden departure of sporting director Matt Crocker just two months ahead of the World Cup.

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The Independent UK

US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker quits just two months before World Cup

The shock departure comes only two months before the US co-hosts the World Cup

The Guardian - US

US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker leaves for role with Saudi Arabia as World Cup looms

Crocker hired Emma Hayes and Mauricio Pochettino to their respective roles as national team coaches

The Guardian - UK

Potential US host cities for 2031 Women’s World Cup games mull withdrawal over Fifa concerns

Some cities have opted to focus on hosting rights for the men’s Rugby World Cup, with World Rugby said to offer fewer restrictions than Fifa has presented for the Women’s World Cup

The Guardian - US

Can the USMNT and USWNT become ‘America’s favorite sports teams’? Their CEO thinks so

JT Batson, the US federation’s chief executive, is hopeful the influx of funds and interest around the home World Cup will transform American soccer

Sports Illustrated

‘Unlike Anything Before’—USMNT Makes Emergency Switch to New World Cup Jersey

The USMNT immediately went to the drawing board after donning a near-identical look to Belgium in Saturday’s heavy friendly defeat.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT Manager Mauricio Pochettino Sends Message to Tottenham, Hints at Future

The USMNT take on Portugal on Tuesday after an embarrassing 5–2 defeat to Belgium over the weekend.

Sports Illustrated

‘Devastated and Angry’ —How a Shocking USMNT Decision Led Jesse Marsch to Canada

The former Premier League manager turned down a job with Leicester City with hopes of the USMNT role.

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