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Who Are the USMNT’s Best Defender Options for the World Cup?

The USMNT has yet to settle on a three-, four- or even five-man backline under manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Sports Illustrated · May 24

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 · May 23

Five USMNT Players At Risk of Not Being Selected for the 2026 World Cup

The USMNT will reveal its official 26-player World Cup roster on May 26.

Sports Illustrated · May 17

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USMNT Projected World Cup Roster—Locks, Bubble Players and Is Pulisic Assured?

Which players will pull on the Stars and Stripes at this summer’s World Cup?

Sports Illustrated · May 16

USMNT World Cup squad prediction: how Mauricio Pochettino’s call-ups determine the 26

The USMNT head coach has played 61 different players in his 24 games in charge – the trends among them could determine who makes the cut

The Guardian - US · May 12

Predicting the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Roster One Month From Roster Reveal

Mauricio Pochettino is set to name his USMNT World Cup squad on May 26 in New York City.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 26

USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Turner Sends Message, Balogun Delivers Again

The pool of U.S. players are doing all they can to make the 2026 World Cup roster.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 24

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USMNT World Cup squad predictions: how we see the 26 for 2026

Mauricio Pochettino faces several tough decisions to name a squad for the 2026 World Cup hosts

The Guardian - US · Apr 3

Predicting the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Roster After March Friendlies

Mauricio Pochettino has some big decisions to make after painful defeats to Belgium and Portugal.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 2

USMNT vs. Portugal: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mauricio Pochettino’s team looks to bounce back after an embarrassing performance against Belgium.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 30

Rampant Belgium deliver 5-2 embarrassment to USA in World Cup tune-up

Belgium scored four times in the second half while Weston McKennie and Patrick Agyemang struck for the hosts

The Guardian - US · Mar 28

Every USMNT Player Competing in Europe in 2025–26

USMNT players can be found all over Europe, from the Premier League to La Liga and beyond.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20

USMNT squad: Mauricio Pochettino calls in 27 for friendlies against Portugal and Belgium

Injuries keep Tyler Adams, Diego Luna, and Haji Wright out of the final US friendlies before the World Cup squad is named

The Guardian - US · Mar 17

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

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Sports Illustrated · Dec 1, 2025

Road to World Cup 2026: USMNT’s Five Best Players of the Week—Ranked

It was another hectic week of action around the world.

AAP · Nov 27, 2025

Hawthorn ruck recommits with new rule set to open doors

The scrapping of the AFL substitute rule could provide more opportunities for the likes of back-up ruckman Ned Reeves, who has signed a new deal with Hawthorn.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 19, 2025

USMNT Player Ratings vs. Uruguay: Pochettino’s Gamble Yields Best Performance Ever

The USMNT scored five goals against a non-Concacaf team for the first time since 2012.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 14, 2025

USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Paraguay: Three Fringe Players Get Major Opportunity

The USMNT are without stars like Christian Pulisic, Malik Tillman, Tyler Adams and Chris Richards.

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The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2025

Gio Reyna returns to USMNT squad as Pulisic and McKennie miss out

The Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder returns to the national team for the first time since March as injuries and recoveries rule out regulars

AAP · Oct 15, 2025

Bombers 'surprised' by Hawks' failed trade tactics

Essendon and Hawthorn are shifting blame to each other about why the proposed blockbuster trade for Zach Merrett fell over.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 15, 2025

USMNT Player Ratings vs. Australia: Starting Striker Battle Heats Up

Haji Wright responded to Folarin Balogun’s outstanding performance with a show of his own.

The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2025

USMNT squad: Antonee Robinson returns as Pochettino calls up 26 for friendlies

Mainstay Tyler Adams is not in the US squad that will play two friendlies against Ecuador and Australia in the US next week

Sports Illustrated · Jun 19, 2025

USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Saudi Arabia: Pochettino Puts Forward Challenge

How the U.S. men's national team could line up against Saudi Arabia in the Concacaf Gold Cup.

Sports Illustrated · May 26, 2025

How Could the USMNT Line Up Ahead of the Concacaf Gold Cup?

Mauricio Pochettino named 27 players from the summer tune-up friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland.

The Guardian - US · Mar 24, 2025

Canada win Concacaf Nations League third place, putting USA at a crossroads

Mauricio Pochettino’s side lost 2-1, their second straight defeat against regional competition in underwhelming fashion

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