Just 11 players in the 26-player squad return from the squad called in for the September window. Among the absentees: Tyler Adams.
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U.S. trio tied up on UEFA Champions League Matchday 2
All three UEFA Champions League teams with USMNT starters on Wednesday, Matchday 2, tied to remain winless in the UEFA Champions League.
Yunus Musah sparks Atalanta’s comeback win in UEFA Champions League
Yunus Musah came off the bench and played a role in both goals of Atalanta’s 2-1 win over Club Brugge. The 22-year-old midfielder pounced on a poor pass by Club Brugge’s Cisse Sandra and stormed into the penalty area. After goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi batted the ball away from Musah, Carnesecchi fouled Mario Pasalic for the […]
Long injury list complicates USMNT plans for October
The USMNT squad Mauricio Pochettino picks for the October friendlies against Ecuador and Australia will give us the greatest indication yet of who he has in mind to take to the World Cup. That includes the mix of veterans (2022 World Cup holdovers) and newcomers (2025 Gold Cup call-ups) and mix of foreign-based players and MLS players […]
UEFA Champions League: U.S. corps seeks first win
For U.S. players, matchday 2 of Europe’s top club competition comes on the eve of Mauricio Pochettino’s roster selection for October friendlies. The U.S. World Cup hopefuls went winless on matchday 1, when Tim Weah’s goal in Marseille’s 2-1 loss at Real Madrid marked their highlight. Americans on Tuesday:Atalanta vs. Club Brugge• Yunus Musah, 75 […]
Weekend review: Americans in Big 5 European leagues
Mauricio Pochettino won’t have a large body of work to evaluate Weston McKennie and Yunus Musah, who both came off the bench when Juventus and Atalanta met on Saturday (1-1 tie).
Ricardo Pepi exits in precautionary move
Ahead of pending roster decisions Mauricio Pochettino has to make for the all-important October window, the news is not great on the USMNT injury front.
Benja Cremaschi takes on U.S. U-20 leadership role after lessons from Messi and Co.
Cremaschi enters an important period of his development — from the young player surrounded by leaders to taking on a leadership role himself.
Soccer schedule: Fall 2025
On top of the usual pro and college championships, the fall will feature three FIFA youth championships and the World Cup 2026 draw.
Americans Abroad: Tanner Tessmann adds golazo to his fine form with Lyon
A day after his 24th birthday, defensive midfielder Tanner Tessmann scored a beauty from long range in Lyon’s 1-0 Europa League win.
