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USA vs. Senegal, 2026 World Cup Warmup: Community player ratings
The USMNT started their World Cup preparations in ideal fashion on Sunday afternoon, jumping out to a 2-0 lead twenty minutes into the game. Christian Pulisic, broke out of his well publicized 2026 slump (he had not scored for club or country this calendar year) after assisting the first goal when he scored himself 15 […]
USA vs. Senegal, 2026 Friendly: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups
The United States Men’s National Team get their first warm up match for the 2026 World Cup today when they take on Senegal at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The USMNT haven’t been on the field since they lost to Belgium and Portugal in March, and today’s match is the first of two sendoff […]
2026 World Cup: Group C Preview
Group C features Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti. All eyes will be on Brazil, featuring stars like Neymar, Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, Alisson, Gabriel, Marquinhos, Fabinho, and Casemiro, and managed by legendary Carlo Ancelotti. 2022 semifinalists Morocco will also vie for the spotlight, featuring Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Díaz. Underdogs Scotland (last qualified in 1998) and […]
2026 World Cup: Group B Preview
Group B will determine who of Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland will emerge to be the best of what looks like the weakest grouping in the tournament. That doesn’t mean it won’t be fun as all of these teams can compete and there are even some fuzzy cultural ties between two of the […]
Tim Ream to captain USMNT at World Cup
The United States Men’s National Team have a captain. Today, during a press conference, USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino named Tim Ream as the captain for the team for the 2026 World Cup. “Tim was my first captain,” Pochettino said. “I’m so grateful he’s with us, he’s a great captain not only on the field […]
2026 World Cup Friendlies – Previewing USMNT vs. Senegal
It’s here – meaningless matches before the World Cup. But this is no normal meaningless friendly, it’s the most meaningful meaningless friendly the team has played in four years. In that time the team has had three coaches, a scandal, and played some soccer even. That soccer has come into focus more in the most […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 189: What USMNT matchday is really like for fans
For fans traveling to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, there are probably a ton of questions about what to expect and what a World Cup match could look like. We seek to answer those questions in a crossover episode 189! On the podcast Nick’s World of Football, started by an Aussie who […]
The 2026 World Cup in Miami: Your guide to the FIFA festivities
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place all across North America, with Miami serving as a host city for the games. If you’re coming to matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, you will be able to take in the matches while visiting an incredibly diverse city known for its nightlife and its […]
The ultimate Dallas city guide for the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place all across North America, with the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex serving as a host city for the games. If you’re coming to matches at AT&T Stadium, you’re in luck: you’re getting to experience the world’s tournament at one of the best football venues in the country. With so […]
2026 World Cup: Group A Preview
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is within a 2-week window, as it opens on June 11th at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The tournament is the biggest it’s ever been, as 48 teams from around the world will compete across 39 days for the chance to win the World Cup trophy on July 19th. With […]
USA vs. Senegal, 2026 USMNT Friendly: Scouting Senegal
After all the waiting and planning, the opening of the 2026 World Cup is mere days away, as the United States Men’s National Team looks to achieve a new program-best finish and perhaps win the whole thing. There are still a few small opportunities for growth and preparation, as the federation has set up friendlies […]
The road to the World Cup was paved with a budding jersey identity
The United States Men’s National Team are about to embark on the 2026 World Cup as co-hosts, and when they step out on the field against Paraguay on June 12th, their jersey is going to be a part of that defining moment. When the U.S. Soccer Federation released the 2026 home and away jerseys in […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 188: Who made it? Who didn’t? Analyzing the World Cup roster
The roster is here! It’s time to take a look at the 26 players who made it and those who didn’t on Episode 188. The USMNT roster leaked over the weekend but was officially announced on Tuesday. We take a look at the 26 players who comprise the roster that will play in a World […]
Triple Espresso returns as USWNT roster named
The United States Women’s National Team will have an extra shot of espresso back in the fold. Today, U.S. Soccer named the 26-player roster who will head to Brazil for two friendlies against the 2027 Women’s World Cup hosts, and Mallory Swanson was among the returnees to the roster. The return of Swanson to join […]
USMNT World Cup roster officially revealed
The United States Men’s National Team is officially here! Yesterday, the roster for the 2026 World Cup was officially revealed on a live show on Fox at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City. The roster leaking over the weekend made the announcement more of a formality, but for 26 players, the dream […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: Richards goes for hardware
Midweek action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. All MLS games are available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, as well as any other networks listed. Let’s get into it! Monday Tuesday No notable USA players in action. In the international game, Nigeria has a friendly with Zimbabwe at 2:30 pm. Wednesday […]
USMNT World Cup roster reportedly revealed as major decisions made
The United States Men’s National Team roster for the 2026 World Cup is what fans have been waiting for. And we reportedly don’t have to wait the weekend to have it. Pablo Maurer and Jeff Reuter of The Guardian have reportedly leaked the entire 26-man World Cup roster ahead of Tuesday’s official roster reveal by […]
How far does Mauricio Pochettino need to take the USMNT for the World Cup to be a success?
After four long years of waiting, the 2026 World Cup is here; there is no more time for potential or development, only to perform and produce results on the big stage. As one of the co-hosting programs, the United States Men’s National Team is expected to put in a strong showing, lest the preparations should […]
USMNT weekend viewing guide: Zombie Champo
We’ve reached the final weekend of club soccer for the 2025-26 European season but there is still a lot to be decided including Champions League spots in Serie A and European qualification in the Premier League plus some potential American influence on the relegation battle in England. Starting it out though we have Aidan Morris […]
Should Christian Pulisic move from AC Milan after the World Cup?
Christian Pulisic is the biggest name in American men’s soccer and has been a key player for AC Milan for the past three seasons. In the first two seasons with the club he notched 12 and 11 goals with 8 and 9 assists respectively and made the Serie A team of the season twice in […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 187: Predicting the USMNT World Cup roster
Who will Mauricio Pochettino pick to represent the United States at the 2026 World Cup? We go over the predicted World Cup roster on Episode 187. For 26 players, their dreams are set to become reality as they are named to the World Cup roster on Tuesday. We go through the predicted roster group by […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: Adams vs. Man City
Midweek action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. All MLS games are available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, as well as any other networks listed. Let’s get into it! Monday No notable USA players in action. Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? Let me know […]
Who is most pivotal to the USMNT’s World Cup success
The USMNT will field its best team when the World Cup kicks off next month. The core of the team is playing in the Champions League, top five European leagues, or are otherwise among the most invaluable players on their teams – even the ones in MLS. While soccer is a team sport single players […]
Which USMNT players will be the most exciting to watch during World Cup?
In a few short weeks Mauricio Pochettino will announce his roster ahead of World Cup camp and the send off friendlies against Senegal and Germany. It is no doubt an exciting time for USMNT fans as years of hype, hope, disappointment, joy, fear, and more of that but in a different order or to varying […]
USMNT weekend viewing guide: Synchronized activity
With leagues winding down their season there are a lot of simultaneous kickoffs this weekend to avoid clubs having the advantage of knowing how others are doing. There’s quite a bit to sort out in France as valuable Champions League qualification is still up for grabs. In Italy we have a pair of espresso matchups […]
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