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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

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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.

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USMNT vs. Portugal: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

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

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USMNT Player Ratings vs. Belgium: Embarrassing Defeat Raises Alarms for Pochettino

Belgium handed the USMNT a massive reality check.

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Sudden center-back shortage offers USMNT a chance to try World Cup-style adjustments

Injuries to Chris Richards and Miles Robinson have thinned the US center back pool, with no perfect replacement on the squad

The Guardian - US

Three things to watch this USMNT window: goalkeepers, progressive full-backs and midfield puzzles

Mauricio Pochettino will use friendlies against Belgium and Portugal to sort some final questions about the World Cup roster

The Guardian - US

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.

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Mauricio Pochettino’s latest USMNT roster signals door is ‘still open’ for World Cup hopefuls

Gio Reyna is in the squad for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal, while top prospect Noahkai Banks has yet to decide if he’ll represent the US or Germany

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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

Road to World Cup 2026: Five USMNT Hopefuls Aiming to Impress This Weekend

Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-player roster has some open spots up for grabs.

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Predicting USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Best XI Under Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino has big decisions to make in key areas next summer.

Sports Illustrated

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.

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USMNT vs. Uruguay—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The USMNT play their final match of 2025 against the side that eliminated them from the 2024 Copa América.

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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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USMNT Player Ratings vs. Ecuador: Pochettino Delivers Best Performance So Far

Folarin Balogun, Max Arfsten and Malik Tillman stood out on the night at Q2 Stadium.

The Guardian - US

Folarin Balogun scores again and US improvement continues in 1-1 draw with Ecuador

The US results still aren’t matching performances, but now there are more reasons for optimism than ever

The Guardian - US

Pulisic’s surge to Balogun’s plunge: how USMNT stars fared in Europe this season

With a home World Cup on the horizon, we look at how potential players for Mauricio Pochettino’s squad affected their standing this past season

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What to Expect From Tyler Adams in USMNT Return: Concacaf Nations League

Tyler Adams is back in the USMNT squad for the first time since Copa America 2024 looking to make a strong first impression under Mauricio Pochettino.

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Tyler Adams, Gio Reyna return to USMNT squad for Concacaf Nations League

The United States will face Panama in the Nations League semi-final before facing Canada or Mexico in the final or third place game

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Christian Pulisic, Sophia Smith Headline 2024 U.S. Soccer Player of the Year Nominees

U.S. Soccer announced the 2024 Player of the Year nominees, including Christian Pulisic, Sophia Smith and more.

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Best Performance of the Pochettino Era: Takeaways From USA's Victory Over Jamaica

The USMNT advanced to the Concacaf Nations League semifinals in what's easily the best, most dominant performance of the Mauricio Pochettino era.

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USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Jamaica: Concacaf Nations League QF Second Leg

USA is one positive result away from advancing to the Concacaf Nations League semifinals.

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USMNT's Midfield Options: Ranked

Gio Reyna and Weston McKennie headline the USMNT's midfield options under Mauricio Pochettino.

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USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Mexico: International Friendly

Mauricio Pochettino is forced into making a few changes to his USMNT lineup after the departures of Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie.

The Guardian - US

From Tessmann to Reyna: how the summer transfer window will impact the USMNT

We look at the key deals (and non-deals) from the latest transfer merry-go-round that will influence incoming coach Mauricio Pochettino

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