Steve Cherundolo was set to start for the Clive Charles-coached U.S. 2000 Olympic team after playing every minute of its successful qualifying campaign. But Cherundolo missed the Olympic tournament because of a knee injury suffered weeks before the Australia Games. In 2028, Cherundolo will be at the USA-hosted Olympics as head coach of the U.S. […]
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U.S. youth prospects shine in MLS, struggle in Europe
The first week of club action following the lengthy international window brought plenty of news and notable performances from U.S. youth national team players. In MLS, young Americans continue to make their mark in what has been an outstanding season for emerging talent, with several playing key roles on some of the league’s top teams. […]
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Olympic ambitions: Projecting the U.S. men’s roster for LA 2028
The U.S. men’s national team is coming off a highly successful international window during which it won all four of its friendlies to begin the new cycle. The recurring theme was the pivotal role played by a new generation of young players in each victory. In total, 12 players age-eligible for the 2028 Olympic team […]
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A closer look at Pochettino’s two-track USMNT roster
The U.S. men’s national team opened camp in Fayetteville, Georgia this week as it begins a new cycle under Coach Mauricio Pochettino. His first roster since the World Cup blends much of the team’s established core with a sizable group of younger players who could figure prominently with the U.S. U-23 Olympic team that will […]
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U.S. U-20 coach Gonzalo Segares on a remarkable generation of American talent
Last month, U.S. U-20 head coach Gonzalo Segares led the USA to a second-place finish at the Concacaf U-20 Championship. The 2026 MLS season has seen a wave of young American players break through with impressive performances across the league. This was reflected earlier this week when U.S. national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino named […]
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U.S. youth prospects progress in Europe; several play superbly in MLS
The latest round of club action provided more encouraging signs from the USA’s top young talent. Zavier Gozo, Cavan Sullivan and Justin Ellis are among the players making their mark as the USA looks ahead to the 2027 U-20 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games. And if their progress continues, some may be knocking on the senior […]
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Philadelphia homegrown Neil Pierre: Towering teenage defender is a force at both ends
After named MLS Next Pro Defender of the Year in 2025, Pierre went on loan to Lyngby and helped it earn Danish Superliga promotion. When he returned, he stepped into a starting role on the Philadelphia Union’s backline.
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SA Confidential: U.S. youth prospects shine in Europe
It has been an extremely busy week for U.S. youth internationals in both the United States and in Europe. In MLS, the surge of impressive outings from young American players continued. Meanwhile in Europe, we saw Olympic-eligible players see the field in most of the continent’s top leagues, including Serie A, the Premier League and […]
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Young U.S. prospects score and assist in MLS. Plus: An Olympic hopeful impresses in Poland
For U.S. youth national team players, it has been a banner week for impactful performances, particularly in MLS, where teenagers delivered an impressive wave of goals and assists. In Europe, opportunities for young Americans have been slower to materialize, but with preseason ending across most of the continent, we should soon get a clearer picture […]
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Young U.S. prospects shine in Leagues Cup action vs. Mexican foes. Plus: Teens in Europe.
It’s been a busy August for U.S. youth internationals at home and abroad. In the Leagues Cup, several have played key roles for their clubs, while in Europe, transfer and loan activity is picking up ahead of the new season. Also, the USA’s qualification for the 2027 U-20 World Cup last week gave a generation […]