USMNT Thread
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The Banks prediction at CB is certainly an interesting one.
Probably more like a coin flip, which would have been inconceivable a few years ago.
Some injuries impacted the camp roster, and some surprises as well.
Reyna returns but Pulisic, McKennie out for U.S.
USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino on Thursday named his 25-player roster for upcoming friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay.
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USMNT roster: Gio Reyna returns, but where are Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie?
USA soccer's roster has a bunch of surprising faces and noticeable omissions
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USMNT November roster: Three takeaways from Pochettino's squad
U.S. men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has named a 26-man roster for friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay.
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As the World Cup approaches, can the USMNT impress in final tests of the year?
With only months before the start of the World Cup, can the United States -- even with some key absences -- finish the year on a high note?
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Our u17 team just wrapped up the group stage of the u17 World Cup this morning...been really busy with college basketball stuff so haven't watched a second of the tournament outside of our games, but watched all 3 of them. No overly impressive performances thusfar, but 3 one goal wins over Burkina Faso, Tajikistan, and the Czech Republic. With this expanded tournament (like the World Cup, they've moved to 48 teams), there is an extra round of knockout games (32 of the 48 teams advance), so looks like we'll get Morocco in the round of 32 (Morocco is coming off a 16-0 win today over New Caledonia).
Best player on the field for us has been Cavan Sullivan...he's a Philly Union guy that broke Freddy Adu's record for youngest ever MLS player a few years ago (his older brother Quinn has received a few caps at the senior level and played a lot for our youth national teams).
We will be down one guy for the round of 32, Mateo Tsakaris, from what I thought was a really bad call on a red card. It was ruled a yellow at first, but VAR upgraded to a red. Hoping that video pops up somewhere of it (haven't seen it on twitter yet, but will link it if/when I do).
Best player on the field for us has been Cavan Sullivan...he's a Philly Union guy that broke Freddy Adu's record for youngest ever MLS player a few years ago (his older brother Quinn has received a few caps at the senior level and played a lot for our youth national teams).
We will be down one guy for the round of 32, Mateo Tsakaris, from what I thought was a really bad call on a red card. It was ruled a yellow at first, but VAR upgraded to a red. Hoping that video pops up somewhere of it (haven't seen it on twitter yet, but will link it if/when I do).
Morocco is usually the death nail of any US national team at whatever level. But, perhaps our boys have a chance given that Morocco finished their group in third with losses to Japan and Portugal—but a loss would be no shock. Cavan definitely is ahead of his peers, but I would like to see more of that translated on the pitch for the Union before his deal with Man City starts up.
Adams off U.S. squad for friendlies after injury
AFC Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams was taken off the United States men's national team squad for upcoming friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay after injuring his knee Sunday in the club's 3-1 loss to Manchester City.
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Matt Freese focused on present, not World Cup in latest USMNT opportunity - SBI Soccer
The U.S. men's national team entered 2025 still seeking a true No. 1 goalkeeper to grab hold of the starting job. 10-and-a-half months into the year and it
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USMNT midfielder Brian Gutiérrez reportedly wants to play for Mexico
For all the latest news and opinion on the United States Men's and Women's National Soccer Teams
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Sullivan off the bench in the first match was nigh and day better than any player on the pitch. He will be a force down the line. In other news I despise so many international breaks in the fall.....it just sucks.
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Why the hell can I not find this U17 match anywhere? Supposed to be on Peacock, but I got nothing.
I don't get what happened, but it's nowhere to be found live. I've been following along, and will watch the replay of it at 4:30pm on FS2.
If Reyna is fit, he 100% belongs in the team. Whether or not he starts is dependent upon who else is fit and who the opponent is. But, he clearly raises the quality of the squad and he was very influential tonight.
Balogun continues to show how important his recruitment was to the USMNT.
After already having to use a weakened starting XI, after all of the second half subs came on the level of play clearly dropped and things got disjointed with Paraguay pressing for an equalizer.
Over all, I am pleased with the effort and result. Tuesday will be a much bigger test.
Balogun continues to show how important his recruitment was to the USMNT.
After already having to use a weakened starting XI, after all of the second half subs came on the level of play clearly dropped and things got disjointed with Paraguay pressing for an equalizer.
Over all, I am pleased with the effort and result. Tuesday will be a much bigger test.
USA 2-1 Paraguay (Nov 15, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPN
Expert recap and game analysis of the United States vs. Paraguay International Friendly game from November 15, 2025 on ESPN.
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USMNT player ratings: Reyna impresses with 9/10 in return vs. Paraguay
Gio Reyna stole the headlines with an impressive performance to lead the United States to a 2-1 win over Paraguay.
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USMNT player ratings vs Paraguay: Gio Reyna is back with a bang as Gladbach star delivers in World Cup audition | Goal.com US
The much-discussed midfielder was the star of the show with a Man of the Match performance in another U.S. win
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Match report: USMNT 2-1 Paraguay
A second-half goal from Folarin Balogun gave the USMNT the win in their first visit to Chester in over seven years.
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USMNT player ratings vs Paraguay: Who starred for Pochettino in Yanks' latest win?
The United States men's national team continues to impress as they close out 2025, defeating Paraguay 2-1 in Pennsylvania on a night they could've won by more.
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USA 5-1 Uruguay (Nov 18, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPN
Expert recap and game analysis of the United States vs. Uruguay International Friendly game from November 18, 2025 on ESPN.
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USMNT dominate first-choice Uruguay 5-1, a long-awaited signature win
The USMNT closed a topsy-turvy 2025 with their fifth straight win, with Alex Freeman and Sebastian Berhalter excelling
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USMNT player ratings vs Uruguay: Who starred and slumped for Mauricio Pochettino?
If the United States men's national team fan base wasn't excited prior to Tuesday's game against Uruguay, they are now.
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Player ratings: Freeman's brace gets 9/10 as USMNT stun Uruguay
Two goals from Alex Freeman added cream to a superlative performance from the USMNT, thrashing Uruguay 5-1 to close out 2025.
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I mean, that was unexpected from an understrength USMNT against a country like Uruguay. But, I love it.
That Berhalter performance probably seals the deal that Johnny will not make the World Cup squad, despite him playing for a club we could only have dreamed a US player would play for 10 years ago.
That Berhalter performance probably seals the deal that Johnny will not make the World Cup squad, despite him playing for a club we could only have dreamed a US player would play for 10 years ago.
Watched it late night, and certainly didn't see that performance coming. When I saw the starting lineup before the game, I was in no rush to watch it.
Johnny is such an enigma to me...I don't watch him enough in Spain to see what all the fuss is about, but those that do seem to love him. He's never shown much of anything in a US jersey. If he and Berhalter is an "either or" situation, I don't know how you don't choose Berhalter based on results (and the service that he can offer).
I'd think that Freeman and Luna solidified their spots on the squad next summer...still TBD on what their roles will be. Reyna also had a nice window to play himself back into the mix.
That wasn't Uruguay's "A" team, but it wasn't ours either. Can't believe we dominated them like that...I haven't found a xG from the game and I'm sure that variance was very much on our side. But incredible performance regardless (and great job taking advantage of those scoring chances).
Johnny is such an enigma to me...I don't watch him enough in Spain to see what all the fuss is about, but those that do seem to love him. He's never shown much of anything in a US jersey. If he and Berhalter is an "either or" situation, I don't know how you don't choose Berhalter based on results (and the service that he can offer).
I'd think that Freeman and Luna solidified their spots on the squad next summer...still TBD on what their roles will be. Reyna also had a nice window to play himself back into the mix.
That wasn't Uruguay's "A" team, but it wasn't ours either. Can't believe we dominated them like that...I haven't found a xG from the game and I'm sure that variance was very much on our side. But incredible performance regardless (and great job taking advantage of those scoring chances).
Uruguay looked terrible. I haven't seen a national team give possession away so much since ... well, the USMNT a year ago. That being said, our guys looked good and took advantage of those errors. Choosing a WC team should be interesting. While quite a few solidified their stock in this 2 game set, a few may have hurt their chances. I really like Aaronson's energy but he may have sealed his fate. I also don't get the love for Morris.
Holy crap. I felt like it was a very fortunate result, but wasn't thinking it was THAT fortunate.
I don't even think McIntyre got the formation right. The trend lately has been going with three defenders in the back—and it's been working for them. If Antonee Robinson is fit this summer and Poch reverts back to four in the back, then I think he needs to start as one of the fullbacks.