Mauricio Pochettino admits he was ‘naïve’ about USMNT culture
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. – United States men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino said he and his staff were “naïve” when he first signed his contract…
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USMNT faces World Cup dilemma vs. Turkiye: Rotate squad or keep same XI?
SEATTLE — It’s a position that the U.S. men’s national team could scarcely dream about heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After winning its…
USMNT Makes World Cup History: Team USA Secures First Back-to-Back Wins Since 1930
The United States national soccer team broke a 96-year streak at the World Cup on June 19 after beating Australia and earning its first back-to-back…
It’s (finally) OK to dream big about USMNT and World Cup
Sam BordenJun 20, 2026, 09:00 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors SEATTLE — Faith is what makes sports…
USMNT winning the World Cup not ‘ridiculous,’ Richards says
Sam BordenJun 19, 2026, 07:59 PM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors SEATTLE — Zlatan Ibrahimovic was succinct in…
VAR review: Why Alex Freeman’s USMNT goal wasn’t offside
Jun 19, 2026, 05:04 PM ET Video assistant referee (VAR) causes controversy every week, whether it be the Premier League, Champions League or FA Cup,…
The education of USMNT goalkeeper (and Harvard grad) Matt Freese
Leander SchaerlaeckensJun 18, 2026, 02:31 AM ET Close Leander Schaerlaeckens is a contributing writer for ESPN.com. He has previously written for The Guardian, The Washington…
What if Reyna’s World Cup wondergoal is only the beginning for the USMNT?
Sam BordenJun 17, 2026, 09:00 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors IRVINE, Calif. — It would be easy…
Stats behind USMNT win vs. Paraguay signal deep World Cup run possible
Ryan O’HanlonJun 16, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the…
Was the World Cup win over Paraguay the best in USMNT history?
, Sam Borden Close Sam Borden ESPN Senior Writer Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. , Cesar Hernandez Multiple Authors Jun 14, 2026,…