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USA vs. Portugal, 2026 USMNT friendly: preview – the devil is in the big picture
The USMNT will close out its March friendly window looking to bounce back after falling apart in the second half to Belgium on Saturday. In that match, Mauricio Pochettino put forward an attack minded lineup with four out and out attackers plus Tim Weah at right back. It seemed to pay off at first with […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: Ticking clock
Midweek action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. Let’s get into it! Monday No notable USA players in action. Tuesday Also in action: Wednesday No notable USA players in action. There are ten US Open Cup games in the evening, starting at 6pm. Support your local clubs! Thursday No notable USA players in […]
USA vs. Portugal, 2026 USMNT Friendly: Scouting Portugal
After all of the waiting, the 2026 World Cup is a mere few months away, with the United States Men’s National Team having precious little opportunity to make final adjustments to the squad. Any potentially earth-shattering roster additions or tactical shifts are unlikely, but the tests could pay dividends come June. The current international window […]
USA vs. Belgium, 2026 Friendly: Community player ratings
The USMNT began their final World Cup preparations with a match against Belgium on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta. The US had the better of the chances early on with Weston McKennie having a great look that was somehow saved by Senne Lammens. McKennie didn’t miss again later as Jedi Robinson served up a nice corner […]
A good USMNT start becomes a disastrous finish in Belgium loss
The World Cup looms larger and larger on the horizon, but there may be some concerns surrounding the co-host’s chances. In a good-then-bad performance, the United States Men’s National Team dropped a friendly decision to Belgium, 5-2, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. An early goal from Weston McKennie only served to stoke the fire […]
USA vs. Belgium, 2026 Friendly: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups
The United States Men’s National Team are back. They take the field this afternoon to face Belgium in their first friendly of the March international window, and it’s one of the final chances to see individual players perform before the World Cup roster is named. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino said during yesterday’s press conference that […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 179: A deeper dive on the USMNT roster
The United States Men’s National Team have two big friendlies coming up, first against Belgium on Saturday followed by a match against Portugal on Tuesday. We take a deep dive into the roster on Episode 179. The USMNT roster has 27 guys who get one final chance to leave an impression upon head coach Mauricio […]
USA vs. Belgium, 2026 USMNT friendly: preview – the devil is in the details
The USMNT will embark on its last set of friendlies before the World Cup by taking on Belgium, an opponent that will be the toughest test the team has faced under Mauricio Pochettino. However, it’s a test the Americans should be up for. After an up and down start to his tenure, Poch seems to […]
Türkiye vs. Romania, Slovakia vs. Kosovo, 2026 World Cup UEFA Playoffs: Time, TV schedule, streaming and match thread
The United States Men’s National Team are preparing for their friendlies this weekend in Atlanta against Belgium and Portugal, but they will also have one eye looking across the pond. The World Cup playoffs begin today, and we will find out who will advance to have their shot at making the field for the 2026 […]
USA vs. Belgium, 2026 USMNT Friendly: Scouting Belgium
The United States Men’s National Team is hurtling toward the World Cup, with precious few remaining opportunities to build chemistry and create some traction heading into the summer. The international window opens with a match against Belgium before another strong test in Portugal. The first European opponent is rebuilding after a golden generation that achieved […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: Snoozefest
Midweek action is here. It’s an exceptionally quiet midweek. All we have is a Luca Koleosho sighting with Italy’s U21s in EURO qualifying, Jamaica in an inter-confederation World Cup playoff match, and a few domestic matches to keep an eye on here at home, for those interested. All kickoff times are in EST. Let’s get […]
Patrick Schulte replaces Roman Celentano on USMNT roster due to injury risk
While it seems like the top of the goalkeeper depth chart has been settled with Matt Freese the presumed starter, there are additional spots up for grabs backing him up. Roman Celentano has been a getting attention with the national team since 2023 but has yet to appear internationally. He also won MLS Save of […]
USMNT weekend viewing guide: Roster Previews
The March roster has been named and, aside from a few injury absences, seems likely to be the preferred roster moving into this summer’s World Cup. The weekend viewing guide will be heavily slanted towards those players over the next several months, starting with this weekend when players take the field for their clubs once […]
SSFC Spotlight: Ramblin’ man Jalen Blesa climbs the ladder in Europe
With one or two seasons of solid production, a striker can find a home for the rest of his or her career, as managers and sporting directors hope to once again unlock the scoring touch. Whether climbing the ladder or searching for the next hot run of form, the career of a forward can resemble […]
USMNT World Cup roster comes into focus ahead of March friendlies
The USMNT has spent the last 18 months under Mauricio Pochettino experiencing something of a rollercoaster of emotions. There was a lot of hype and high expectations when Poch was announced. It was a rough start him as disappointing results made it seem like he wasn’t the same manager who got players to overperform and […]
Mauricio Pochettino announces March USMNT roster
The United States Men’s National Team are entering their final window before the roster for the 2026 World Cup is named, and today we may have received a look at who is in the driver’s seat for one of those spots. Today, U.S. Soccer announced the roster for friendlies this month against Belgium on March […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: Staying alive
Midweek action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. Let’s get into it! Monday Also in action: Tuesday Also in action: Wednesday Also in action: Thursday Also in action: Friday Also in action: That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? Let me know in the comments below. Let’s see who stands out this […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 178: Discussing the new U.S. jerseys with U.S. Soccer’s Maribeth Towers
The U.S. jerseys are finally here! Nike and U.S. Soccer officially announced them this morning, and they are the jerseys that have been rumored for weeks. We break down the jerseys on Episode 178! Now that the jerseys have been released, we discuss some of the details that are now present and how closely they […]
U.S. Soccer officially releases 2026 jerseys
The on-field look for the United States national teams has been revealed. This morning, after much anticipation, Nike and U.S. Soccer introduced the 2026 home and away jerseys for each of the 27 U.S. national teams, including the USMNT and the USWNT. The jerseys will be what the USMNT will wear this summer at the […]
USMNT weekend viewing guide: Looking at options
There are four matches on Friday afternoon to consider, some more head-to-head matchups in Germany and England, and the search could be on for centerback and right back options. Those are among the things we are keeping an eye on this weekend in the viewing guide: Friday Borussia Monchengladbach v St. Pauli – 3:30p on […]
Noahkai Banks reportedly may decide not to play in March friendlies
One of the strengths of the US Men’s National Team has been bringing in highly regarded dual nationals. Folarin Balogun, Sergino Dest, and Antonee Robinson have all chosen the United States over other national team options for their international careers. A rising star has gained a lot of attention this season as Noahkai Banks has […]
SSFC Spotlight: Duran Ferree opens MLS season with three shutouts
The 2026 Major League Soccer season is underway, with the domestic competition providing an appetizer before the summer’s World Cup. After a few match days, there are already several young talents standing out, some quite unexpectedly. Duran Ferree is in heavy competition for the number-one role at his club and may have secured the spot […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 177: What’s In A Shoe? Justin Brunken Speaks On AO x Adidas Collaboration
A new collaboration has hit the streets as part of Adidas’ merch drop ahead of the 2026 World Cup. On Episode 177, American Outlaws co-founder Justin Brunken stops by to chat about a cool shoe they have released for members and fans alike. The AO Adidas shoe uses the Barreda Decode model as the canvas, […]
USMNT defender Sergiño Dest injured with unknown return date
The USMNT got some unwelcomed news over the weekend as right back Sergiño Dest was substituted early in Phillips Sport Vereniging Einhoven’s 2-1 win over AZ Alkmaar on Saturday. The team released a statement noting that he has a leg injury but his return timeline is not currently known. Dest commented that, “I will do everything […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: The round of sixteen
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 Also in action: Tuesday Also in action: Wednesday Also in action: Thursday Also in action: Friday Also in action: That’s it! […]
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