ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks down the U.S. U-20 team after its 2-0 loss to Mexico in the final to mark a disappointing end to a successful tournament.
http://americansoccernow.com/articles/thoughts-10-man-u-s-u-20-team-falls-to-mexico-2-0-in-concacaf-finalOpen linkView original on feddit.onlineIn giving the head coach another World Cup cycle, US Soccer is tempting fate for negligible benefit
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/03/mauricio-pochettino-usmnt-returnOpen linkView original on feddit.onlineThe No. 2 USWNT announced two marquee friendlies against No. 1 Spain this October ahead of crucial 2027 World Cup qualifiers.
https://justwomenssports.com/reads/uswnt-friendlies-spain-october-schedule/Open linkView original on feddit.onlineDid the USMNT underperform, or were expectations too high heading into the 2026 World Cup?
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7430922/2026/07/08/usmnt-overrated-world-cup-odds-betting/Open linkView original on feddit.onlineThe United States men earned U.S. Soccer $16 million in prize money from FIFA for making the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the Americans lost 4-1 to Belgium.
For much of the star’s career, this tournament has been held as a high-water mark. Instead much of the USMNT’s success came without his involvement
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/07/christian-pulisic-usmnt-world-cup-disappointmentOpen linkView original on feddit.onlineMauricio Pochettino and US Soccer will resume talks after the World Cup, with both sides weighing whether to continue the project into 2030
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/07/mauricio-pochettino-us-soccer-future-world-cup-2026-talksOpen linkView original on feddit.onlineThe reversal of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspension for a red card received during the World Cup.
Balogun was set to be suspended for Monday's game at Lumen Field in Seattle but is now free to be selected.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7423410/2026/07/05/usmnt-folarin-balogun-red-card-available/Open linkView original on feddit.onlineThere are plenty of reasons for Americans to feel discomfort about the behavior of their country. But sports have a way of bringing joy and unity
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/04/some-americans-are-reluctant-to-cheer-for-the-us-at-the-world-cup-they-shouldnt-beOpen linkView original on feddit.onlineThe Fox and Telemundo combined audience of more than 33 million would surpass the averages of the NBA Finals and the NFL’s Sunday Night Football
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/02/usmnt-world-cup-most-watched-viewership-recordOpen linkView original on feddit.onlineCristian Roldan remains optimistic that he’ll be able to participate.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/07/usmnt-look-ahead-to-seattle-return/Open linkView original on feddit.onlineThe United States National team is through to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a convincing 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California. The win was not easy as Bosnia defended well early to absorb pressure. Then once the U.S. team had the lead, it was forced to play with 10 men for well over half an hour
http://americansoccernow.com/articles/analysis-10-man-usmnt-defeats-bosnia-amp-herzegovina-2-0-to-advanceOpen linkView original on feddit.onlineIn order to prepare for the possibility of World Cup penalty kicks, Mauricio Pochettino and his staff have taken a unique approach
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7409567/2026/06/30/usmnt-world-cup-penalty-kick-shootout-brainwave-technology-pochettino/Open linkView original on feddit.online
