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USMNT 4-2 Chile: The USA battles back for a comeback win
After making easy work of Peru to begin the window, the USMNT took on Chile in St. Louis. Chile sat back and hit on the transition, but they were pushing forward throughout the game. The Americans kept much of the ball but the defense could have used more organization, and after a few goals the […]
USA vs. Chile, 2026 Friendly: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups
The United States Men’s National Team are back on the field tonight as they take on Chile in the second friendly of this international window. The USMNT had a great outing on Saturday in a win over Peru, and they hope to keep it going tonight in St. Louis against another CONMEBOL team in Chile. […]
What are we doing? The kids are alright, the system isn’t
In all of one game of soccer, against a team that’s been down in the international game for nearly a decade, the USMNT has now shown it has a bunch of teenagers who can hang in the international game and turn the team into whoever it needs to be to win the World Cup. When […]
USWNT roster named ahead of October international window
The United States Women’s National Team has a big international window coming up, with two friendlies set against defending Women’s World Cup champions and #1 ranked Spain. Today, U.S. Soccer announced the 26-player roster that will compete in those friendlies. “While we are very much looking forward to playing the World Cup champions, I keep […]
USA vs. Peru, 2026 Friendly: Man of the Match
The USMNT began the 2030 World Cup cycle with a 4-1 friendly win over Peru. Julian Hall opened the scoring, nodding home a free kick from Gio Reyna. In the second half, the substitutes broke the game open. Mathis Albert came off the bench to draw a penalty, which Malik Tillman despatched. Sebastian Berhalter’s cross […]
USMNT weekend roundup: Good day for the babies
Here’s a bullet-point rundown of USA player performances this weekend (Friday through Sunday). Players are divided by position groups (which helps my depth-chart-oriented brain process this information most usefully). Stats are from FotMob. Striker More from Justin Ellis here: More from Julian Hall: Winger/attacking mid Cavan post-game: Center mid Atencio’s assist: Leroux’s assist: Fullback Cannon’s […]
USMNT vs. Chile – finding substance in meaninglessness
The USMNT made easy work of Peru on Saturday coming away with a 4-1 win. There was a lot to feel good about, Justin Ellis scored on his debut in front of his home fans in Orlando, Malik Tillman added his name to capable penalty takers, and Diego Kochen put in a shift in goal. […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: The break rolls on
Midweek action is here. MLS games are available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, in addition to any other options listed. All kickoff times are in Eastern time. Let’s get into it! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? Let me know in the comments below. Let’s see […]
USA vs. Chile, 2026 USMNT Friendly: Scouting Chile
The United States Men’s National Team began the long, four-year journey toward the 2030 World Cup with a victory against Peru (4-1), opening the cycle on a solid foot. The super-sized international window continues as Mauricio Pochettino now leads his charges against Chile, hoping to keep the optimism growing. The two-time Copa América champions are […]
USA vs. Peru, 2026 Friendly: Community ratings
The USMNT has played its first match of the 2030 World Cup cycle. Mauricio Pochettino named several newcomers in the starting lineup, including Justin Ellis up front, Cavan Sullivan in support, Peyton Miller at left back, George Campbell at center-back, and bringing back Yunus Musah in midfield after a long hiatus. Justin Ellis rewarded Pochettino […]
Youth shine as USMNT breeze past Peru
The US Men’s National Team is back, and back with a little bit of a new look and a lot of style. For the first match after the 2025 FIFA World Cup, Coach Mauricio Pochettino decided to bring on a slew new faces, with 13 players called up to the squad who had never appeared […]
USA vs. Peru, 2026 Friendly: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups
The United States Men’s National Team are back. It’s the first match of the September-October double window for the USMNT, and they begin down in Orlando by playing Peru. For fans, it’s the first time that the national team has hit the field since they exited the 2026 World Cup on home soil. It’s a […]
USMNT vs. Peru – absent of meaning but full of exaggeration
The USMNT will welcome Peru to Orlando in the first friendly following the World Cup. It will be a chance for manager Mauricio Pochettino to mainly focus on evaluating the player pool ahead of various competitive matches that the team will play including the Nations League. This is a typical post-World Cup window with some […]
USMNT midweek roundup: Some playing, more talking
Here’s a bullet-point rundown of USA player performances this week (Monday through Thursday). Players are divided by position groups (which helps my depth-chart-oriented brain process this information most usefully). Stats are from FotMob. Striker Winger/attacking mid One more: Center mid Fullback Center-back Goalkeeper Not particular to any specific player or position group, but here are […]
USA vs. Peru, 2026 USMNT Friendly: Scouting Peru
The journey begins anew as a fresh World Cup cycle has broken, with the United States Men’s National Team starting the four-year climb to what could be the program’s greatest triumph. Mauricio Pochettino has the reins, the opportunity, and the time to build the roster and tactics of his choosing, provided that he elects to […]
USMNT weekend roundup: Puli scores, Pepi hurt
Here’s a bullet-point rundown of notable happenings for USA players this weekend (Friday through Sunday). Players are divided by position groups (which helps my depth-chart-oriented brain to process this information most usefully). Stats are from FotMob. Strikers Wingers/attacking mids Another angle of McGlynn’s blast: Just look at that first touch and finish: Center mids Pax’s […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: Slow-down
Midweek action is here. It’s a slower midweek than usual, as club action wraps up for the international break to begin. MLS games are available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, in addition to any other options listed. All kickoff times are in Eastern time. Let’s get into it! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday […]
Americans Abroad club jerseys to fit in your collection
Each of the main European leagues have fully dove into their seasons, and after the transfer windows have shut, we know where our USMNT and USWNT players are going to be playing their club soccer for at least the fall months. It’s always great to turn on the TV throughout the week to see some […]
What are we doing? Apparently, rebooting 2017
The USMNT is back! After being unceremoniously bounced from the World Cup Mauricio Pochettino has called up 28 players for four friendlies. The team has a new look with eight teenagers on the roster and no Christian Pulisic and no Weston McKennie. The goal for the team is clear – be better at soccer. There’s […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 199: New cycle, new look USMNT
The United States Men’s National Team is back with a double international window, and Mauricio Pochettino is giving the young’ns a chance. On Episode 199, we dive into the USMNT roster ahead of friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada. There are 13 uncapped players on the new roster, of which 12 are receiving their […]
USMNT weekend viewing guide: A deeper pool
There were a number of exciting additions to the roster for the upcoming USMNT window which is giving us a broader pool of players to watch. There is quite a bit of action this weekend including a Madrid Derby, a couple of head to head matchups, and a number of exciting young players in action. […]
USMNT midweek roundup: Richards, Johnny, Wes, Ellis shine
Here’s a bullet-point rundown of USA players whose clubs were in action this week (Monday through Thursday). Players are divided by position groups (which helps my depth-chart-oriented brain to process this information most usefully). Stats are from FotMob. Strikers Here’s how he drew the foul in the box. The penalty is watchable here on YouTube, […]
Noahkai Banks to represent Germany in international play
Defender Noahkai Banks has finally made a decision about his future, and it will not be in red, white, and blue. Today, it was announced that Banks accepted a call-up to the Germany U-21 national team and will file a one-time switch to represent Germany moving forward. One of the biggest recruitments in quite a […]
Pochettino calls in 28-man USMNT roster for September-October friendlies
The United States Men’s National Team have a double international window beginning next week, with four friendlies scheduled against four opponents. Today, USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino announced the 26-man roster that will compete in those friendlies. With this being the first international window after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, Pochettino recognizes that […]
SSFC Spotlight: Jordynn Dudley impressing in first NWSL season
The NCAA’s Division I is considered the top amateur competition in women’s soccer, producing professional talent every season, several of whom earn caps for the United States Women’s National Team. Some of these developing players will spend all four seasons on campus, but others will depart early and quickly make an impact at the next […]
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