Why Christian Pulisic Is Not the USMNT’s World Cup Captain Tim Ream will captain the USMNT, but what does a soccer captain actually do? Sports Illustrated · May 31
USMNT vs. Senegal—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino will see his official World Cup squad in action for the first time on Sunday. Sports Illustrated · May 31
Who will captain the US at the World Cup? ‘Your guess is as good as mine’ Charlotte FC’s Tim Ream appears to be in pole position to lead the US on the field this summer, but there are many factors to consider The Guardian - US · May 29
Who Is USMNT’s World Cup Captain—And Why Is it a Secret? The Stars and Stripes have cycled through several captains over the last half-decade. Sports Illustrated · May 28
USMNT’s Predicted World Cup Lineup Following Roster Reveal U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino selected his official 26-man squad on Tuesday. Sports Illustrated · May 27
Meet the 26 Players Who Will Star for the USMNT at 2026 World Cup The bid for a historic World Cup run on home soil is in their hands. Sports Illustrated · May 27
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
As World Cup Host, USMNT Embraces Chance to Take Soccer to the Next Level The heat will be turned up on the U.S. as it hosts the tournament for the first time in 32 years. With a trendy coach and a strong nucleus of players, the opportunity to make a deep run is here. Sports Illustrated · May 21
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
The Most Likely Player From Every MLS Team to Play in the World Cup MLS is expected to set a record for the most World Cup players from the league this summer. Sports Illustrated · May 13
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
USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Sergiño Dest Nearing Return, Tim Ream Setback U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino will announce his World Cup roster on May 26, whether he feels ready or not. Sports Illustrated · May 1
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: Wright Earns Premier League Promotion, Pulisic Struggles Continue It was an overall positive week for U.S. players in Europe and North America. Sports Illustrated · Apr 17
Sports Illustrated · Apr 3 USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Reyna Gets His Chance But Pulisic Worries Continue The international break gave manager Mauricio Pochettino plenty to think about.
The Guardian - US · Apr 3 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
Sports Illustrated · Apr 2 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.
The Guardian - US · Mar 29 USMNT looked disjointed, uneven and unrehearsed in big loss to Belgium Jérémy Doku tore the US to shreds on Saturday, with a defense counting on help that never came
Sports Illustrated · Mar 28 USMNT Player Ratings vs. Belgium: Embarrassing Defeat Raises Alarms for Pochettino Belgium handed the USMNT a massive reality check.
The Guardian - US · Mar 28 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 27 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
Sports Illustrated · Mar 26 ‘Draining’—USMNT Stars Detail Intense World Cup Preparations Under Mauricio Pochettino The Stars and Stripes have adopted a new culture under the Argentine boss.
The Guardian - US · Mar 17 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
Sports Illustrated · Mar 14 Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Lionel Messi is on the hunt for his 900th career goal.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 8 Is USMNT Ready for the 2026 World Cup? While co-hosts Mexico and Canada opted to play friendlies in January, the USMNT went in a different direction—suggesting Mauricio Pochettino, under pressure to deliver, is happy with how preparations are going.