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7 posts in Soccer
2026-06-01
USMNT vs. Senegal: Christian Pulisic Scores in 3-2 World Cup Warm-Up Win
Christian Pulisic scored his first USMNT goal since 2024 and added an assist as the United States beat Senegal 3-2 in Charlotte. Folarin Balogun came off the bench to score the winner.
Read more →2026-05-26
USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster: Reyna, Zendejas In; Luna Out
Mauricio Pochettino names the USMNT 2026 World Cup roster, with Gio Reyna and Alejandro Zendejas included while Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann miss out.
Read more →2026-05-19
2026 World Cup Dark Horses: Morocco, Turkiye, Japan and the Latest USMNT News
Three weeks out from the 2026 World Cup, here are the dark-horse teams worth watching and the latest USMNT news, including the injury that changes Mauricio Pochettino's roster calculus.
Read more →2026-05-12
Christian Pulisic: Difference Maker or Passenger for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup?
Christian Pulisic is on the cover of Time and stuck in a long scoring drought. Which version of the USMNT star will show up on June 12?
Read more →2026-05-05
USMNT World Cup 2026 Group D Preview: Paraguay, Australia, and Turkiye
A full USMNT Group D preview for the 2026 World Cup, breaking down Paraguay, Australia, and Turkiye with key players, strengths, weaknesses, and predicted order of finish.
Read more →2026-04-30
USMNT 2026 World Cup Preview: Group D, Roster Outlook, and Realistic Expectations
Can the USMNT make a deep run at the 2026 World Cup on home soil? Full breakdown of Group D, roster predictions, Pulisic's form, projected lineup, and how far this team can realistically go.
Read more →2026-04-23
2026 FIFA World Cup Guide: Dates, Host Cities, Format, Schedule, and Key Storylines
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11-July 19 across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Dates, host cities, format, and key storylines.
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