Chris Richards Injury: Progress, Potential Return Date Ahead of USMNT World Cup Duty The USMNT defensive cornerstone did not play in the UEFA Europa Conference League final for Crystal Palace. Sports Illustrated · May 27
‘Inexcusable’—Former USMNT Stars Rip Into Pochettino for Emailing Roster Cuts Former USMNT players Charlie Davies and Herculez Gomez were passionate and critical towards Pochettino’s communication style. Sports Illustrated · May 27
USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Roster Sets Historic Record The U.S. men’s national team announced their official 26-man roster on Tuesday. Sports Illustrated · May 27
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
Alex Zendejas: Why Club America Star Was Included in USMNT’s World Cup Roster The 28-year-old has only played 84 minutes with the USMNT under Mauricio Pochettino. Sports Illustrated · May 27
USMNT midfield makeup takes center stage as World Cup training camp opens After a glitzy roster reveal event in New York, the US begin their World Cup journey in the suburbs of Atlanta The Guardian - US · May 27
A sense of stagnation is setting in around MLS. The league needs a World Cup bump The 1994 World Cup transformed the domestic game in the US. MLS will hope a similar change can give the league a much-needed jolt The Guardian - US · May 27
Mauricio Pochettino Grows Defensive, Heated Following USMNT World Cup Roster Reveal U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino refused to discuss the players he omitted from the World Cup roster. Sports Illustrated · May 27
Supercomputer Predicts USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Chances Following Roster Reveal Manager Mauricio Pochettino has selected the group he hopes will lead the U.S. to glory this summer, but what are the chances? 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
Missing a World Cup, over email? Pochettino defends communication style with tough decisions behind him The US head coach said there was no point in speaking to players directly, as some former US World Cup cuts voiced disagreement The Guardian - US · May 26
Christian Pulisic, USMNT Stars React to Official 2026 World Cup Roster Mauricio Pochettino revealed the 26 players that will try to lead the USMNT to a historic World Cup performance this summer. Sports Illustrated · May 26
‘Upset’—How Players Learned They Were Cut From the USMNT’s World Cup Roster Mauricio Pochettino did not make a phone call to the players that failed to make his final USMNT selection. Sports Illustrated · May 26
The Three Biggest Snubs From the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Roster The USMNT nominated 26 players on Tuesday, but manager Mauricio Pochettino made some glaring omissions. Sports Illustrated · May 26
Sports Illustrated · May 26 USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster Confirmed: Full List of Players, Stars and Schedule U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino officially unveiled his 26-man roster for the World Cup this summer.
Sports Illustrated · May 25 How to Watch USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster Reveal Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man World Cup roster will be announced in a television event.
Sports Illustrated · May 25 Who Are the USMNT’s Best Midfield Options for the World Cup? Mauricio Pochettino won’t have many central midfielders to turn to this summer.
The Guardian - US · May 25 ‘I was upset for him’: how Real Salt Lake reacted to Diego Luna’s USMNT exclusion Luna and Zavier Gozo’s World Cup dreams ended with a Friday email from US Soccer
Sports Illustrated · May 25 USMNT Players of the Season: The Five Best Performers From Europe in 2025–26 It was an outstanding season for U.S. players overseas, pushing several into World Cup contention.
Sports Illustrated · May 24 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 23 Full USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster Leaked: Mauricio Pochettino’s Thunder Stolen by Report The full list of 26 players selected for the World Cup co-hosted by the U.S. has been reported by multiple outlets three days before the official announcement.
The Guardian - US · May 23 USMNT World Cup full roster: Alejandro Zendejas is in, Tanner Tessmann misses out Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter are among the inclusions on Mauricio Pochettino’s full 26-man roster for this summer, while Diego Luna has missed out
Sports Illustrated · May 23 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.
The Guardian - US · May 23 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
Sports Illustrated · May 23 MLS Predictions: Matchday 15 As Final Send-Off Before 2026 FIFA World Cup The 2026 MLS season wraps up its pre-World Cup section with a full slate of soccer.