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

www.theguardian.com

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

www.theguardian.com

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

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[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

www.theguardian.com

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.