USMNT Thread

[BobPSU92]

Mauricio Pochettino signs new deal to remain as USMNT manager

Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract to continue as manager of the U.S. men's national team, U.S. Soccer announced Monday morning.

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[Tom McAndrew]

Pochettino will now face a different pressure as USMNT boss

Now that he has four years to plan for another World Cup, the demands on Mauricio Pochettino will be entirely different than what he has encountered so far.

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[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

In Zavier Gozo, Crystal Palace land a US prospect living up to the hype

The 19-year-old US youth international has turned heads in MLS this year, and is on the cusp of a USMNT breakthrough

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[Erial_Lion]

In Zavier Gozo, Crystal Palace land a US prospect living up to the hype

The 19-year-old US youth international has turned heads in MLS this year, and is on the cusp of a USMNT breakthrough

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It’s a bold move. I worry that he gets stuck on the bench during a key phase of development…but it would be great if he can crack the lineup and play every week in the Prem at this age.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Who are the USMNT's brightest U21 prospects bound for Europe?

Zavier Gozo has already left MLS for the Premier League at age 19, so who are the next under-21 American prospects destined for a move to Europe?

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[Tom McAndrew]

USMNT to call up 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan for upcoming friendlies

Sullivan has scored six goals and added eight assists for Philadelphia since MLS restarted after the World Cup

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Sources: Union's Sullivan, 16, set for first USMNT call-up

Philadelphia Union attacker Cavan Sullivan has earned a call-up from the United States for the upcoming September/October FIFA international window, sources told ESPN.

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[Erial_Lion]

Cavan has been on fire lately. Excited to see him get this opportunity.

 

[CyphaPSU]

Cavan has been on fire lately. Excited to see him get this opportunity.

In regards to Cavan, there's a bit of debate online going on about him. Two things can be true at the same time: 1) he needs voices speaking into his life to keep reminding him about humility and earning everything (a la, what Poch recently said), and 2) the UMSNT really desperately needs a kid who is bursting with confidence, who wants to try stuff and does it, who attacks the ball with menace and no apologies, and believes he can make a genuine difference against the best competition.

 

[Tgar]

Sullivan in, what’s his name out.

Youth movement and find a spot for Luna as there will be street fights.

 

[Erial_Lion]

Sullivan in, what’s his name out.

Youth movement and find a spot for Luna as there will be street fights.

Luna is unfortunately injured for a while

 

[Erial_Lion]

GOALKEEPERS (4): Chris Brady (Chicago Fire; 1/0), Matt Freese (New York City FC; 19/0), Diego Kochen (Lyngby Boldklub/DEN; 0/0), Brian Schwake (Nashville SC; 0/0)


DEFENDERS (10): George Campbell (West Bromwich Albion FC/ENG; 1/0), Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 44/3), Alex Freeman (Villarreal/ESP; 22/3), Peyton Miller (New England Revolution; 0/0), Neil Pierre (Philadelphia Union; 0/0), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/ENG; 40/3), Antonee Robinson (Fulham/ENG; 58/5), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati; 41/3), Auston Trusty (Celtic/SCO; 10/1), Frankie Westfield (Philadelphia Union; 0/0)

MIDFIELDERS (9): Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth/ENG; 58/2), Mathis Albert (Borussia Dortmund/GER; 0/0), Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough/ENG; 18/2), Zavier Gozo (Crystal Palace/ENG; 0/0), Adri Mehmeti (Red Bull New York; 0/0), Yunus Musah (AC Milan/ITA; 47/1), Brooklyn Raines (New England Revolution; 0/0), Gio Reyna (RC Strasbourg Alsace/FRA; 43/10), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen/GER; 35/5)

FORWARDS (5): Cole Campbell (SV Elversberg/GER; 0/0); Justin Ellis (Orlando City SC; 0/0), Julian Hall (Red Bull New York; 0/0), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 42/13), Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union; 0/0)

 

[Erial_Lion]

Really like this squad. Nice mix of young guys getting their first chance, and experienced guys to learn from over the two weeks. Several names that I'm excited to see play. And also glad we're not pushing Pulisic and giving him a few weeks to get fully healthy and not wearing him out.

 

[Erial_Lion]

Disappointing...I think he's one of those dual-nationals whose decision is a difference maker (ie Rossi, Balogun, etc).

Ex-U.S. youth defender Noahkai Banks picks Germany over USMNT

The German Football Federation announced on Friday that coveted dual national defender Noahkai Banks has pledged his international future to Germany over the United States.

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[Time To Win]

Welcome to international play Ellis

 

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[Tom McAndrew]

USA thrash Peru as teenage newcomers shine in first step toward 2030

Justin Ellis and Julian Hall scored on their debuts as the US opened the 2030 World Cup cycle with a 4-1 rout of Peru in Orlando

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USMNT open road to 2030 World Cup with convincing win vs. Peru | MLSSoccer.com

The US men's national team kicked off the September/October international window with a 4-1 friendly victory over Peru on Saturday at Orlando City's Inter.co Stadium.

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As it happened: USA romps to win over Peru as two teenagers score in their debuts

In their first match since the 2026 World Cup, the United States defeated Peru in a friendly in Orlando, Florida.

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[Tom McAndrew]

USMNT player ratings: Ellis gets 9, Berhalter 10 in Peru rout

Justin Ellis and Sebastian Berhalter shone as Mauricio Pochettino unveiled a new-look USMNT in the Americans' first game since the 2026 World Cup.

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[Tom McAndrew]

USMNT player ratings vs Peru: The youth movement is on as Julian Hall and Justin Ellis shine in Cavan Sullivan's historic debut | Goal.com

In a game that included 11 debuts, several of the youngest newcomers made their mark in their first U.S. appearances.

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[CyphaPSU]

Watched the match on DVR last night. Seeing the kids score with some good build up play mixed in—encouraging. At least it brought my spirits back up a little bit.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

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[Tom McAndrew]

Albert, 17, breaks Pulisic mark as youngest USMNT scorer

With the United States leading 3-2, Borussia Dortmund teenager Mathis Albert put the game away with the Americans' fourth goal of the night and became the youngest goal scorer in program history, besting a mark set by Christian Pulisic.

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Three Takeaways From USMNT’s Scrappy Win Over Chile

It wasn’t pretty, but the U.S. men’s national team got the job done.

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USMNT's exciting next generation offers mixed results in win against Chile

The USMNT came back from 2-1 down to beat Chile 4-2 on Tuesday with Sebastian Berhalter notching a goal and assist, while newcomers Julian Hall and Mathis Albert also scored

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USMNT youth shines again in contentious 4-2 win over Chile

Sebastian Berhalter scored the US’s opener and assisted on the winner in a contentious match that ended in scuffles

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[Tom McAndrew]

USMNT player ratings: Richards scores, steadies backline to get 8/10 in win over Chile

Chris Richards provided a calming presence for a shaky, inexperienced defense, as the U.S. fought back from a goal down to beat Chile 4-2 on Tuesday.

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USMNT Player Ratings vs. Chile: Sebastian Berhalter Is Captain Material in Dramatic Win

In the wake of Tim Ream’s international retirement, the U.S. men’s national team is searching for its next leader.

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USMNT Player Ratings vs Chile: Mathis Albert makes history and Julian Hall delivers again as Sebastian Berhalter inspires 4-2 win | Goal.com

Albert became the USMNT’s youngest scorer in the modern era as Hall scored again and Berhalter powered a 4-2 comeback win over Chile.

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[Tom McAndrew]

Five stats: Why USMNT should be excited about Cavan Sullivan

Is the hype around Cavan Sullivan's USMNT future too much? No, it's actually not enough -- and here are five reasons why.

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[Tom McAndrew]

United States legend Tim Ream retires from national team

United States legend and Charlotte FC defender Tim Ream has officially retired from the national team.

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[Tom McAndrew]

Tyler Adams named USMNT captain for new World Cup cycle

Tyler Adams will be the new captain of the United States men's national team, coach Mauricio Pochettino announced Friday.

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Love these young Eagles!

 

[Erial_Lion]

I'll sleep better once we've cap tied Julian Hall.

 

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[Tom McAndrew]

USMNT's young stars shine to give Pochettino 'fantastic problem'

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said that the number of players performing at a high level is "a fantastic problem to have" after teenagers Cavan Sullivan and Julian Hall propelled the USMNT to 3-0 win over rivals Mexico on Saturday.

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Sullivan shows he's going to be a star as U.S. thrash Mexico

The U.S. youngsters -- led by 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan -- put on a show as Mauricio Pochettino's side thumped rivals Mexico 3-0 and has won all three of its matches in the international break.

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USMNT youngsters pass Mexico test with flying colors | MLSSoccer.com

You’ve probably heard of the ‘Dos a Cero’ mythology within the US men’s national team’s fierce rivalry with Mexico, a nod to the 2-0 scoreline by which they’ve defeated El Tri 11 times over the decades.

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[Tom McAndrew]

USMNT Player Ratings vs. Mexico: Two Stars Are Born in Dream Night for U.S. Soccer

Julian Hall and Cavan Sullivan scored as the USMNT emphatically destroyed bitter-rival Mexico.

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USMNT player ratings: Sullivan, Hall 9/10 in big win vs. Mexico

Cavan Sullivan proved that the youngsters are all right as he and Julian Hall scored in a 3-0 win over 10-man Mexico on Saturday night.

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[The Song Remains the Same]

I was at the match. What a great victory/ These young kids promise a bright future for USMNT. Always great to beat Mexico, even if not dos a cero.