USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino, who resides in London, and Germany-based U.S. Olympic team coach Steve Cherundolo began their collaboration this week at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Fayetteville, Georgia, ahead of Saturday’s USMNT friendly against Peru in Orlando. Twelve of the 28 players Pochettino called in for his first post-2026 World Cup games are eligible for the 2028 Olympic tournament, an under-23 competition.
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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 […]
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Top young U.S. prospects to keep on eye on: In MLS, Europe and U-20 World Cup qualifying
With the World Cup now in the rearview mirror and August approaching, it’s time to take stock of the biggest stories involving young American players across the globe.
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On building a culture of winning …
What comes next for the USMNT program? “I want everyone who cares to focus on the U-17 and U-20 World Cups and the Olympics, where our stars of tomorrow compete against the best and build a culture of winning,” said U.S. Soccer secretary general and CEO JT Batson in an interview with Puck’s John Ourand released on Tuesday (🔒). A new […]
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Steve Cherundolo named U.S. men’s Olympic head coach
The new head coach of the U.S. U-23 men’s national team that will compete at the 2028 Summer Olympics is Steve Cherundolo, a former U.S. World Cup player, Bundesliga assistant coach and MLS head coach. The 47-year-old Southern California product is famous for playing 16 seasons with Hannover 96, captaining the team, and becoming known […]
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What’s next for the U.S. men’s national team?
Amid the soul-searching following the USMNT’s jarring World Cup exit, the work of moving forward begins quickly.
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Soccer America’s 2026 Women’s Soccer Guide
In 2026, women’s soccer features unprecedented activity. It includes NWSL expansion and will end, for the USWNT, with the Concacaf W Championship.
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Brian Dunseth revisits his playing days: college, MLS and the 2000 Olympics
If you’re old enough to have witnessed Major League Soccer’s first-ever decade, you’ll remember Brian Dunseth for his game-saving tackles, his cultured passing, and his courageous physical interventions. If you’re only old enough to have witnessed the past two decades of MLS, you’ll remember Dunseth for his smooth commentary style and his carefully constructed punditry. […]
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U.S. U-20 men’s national team (Argentina camp)
The U.S. U-20s (eligible for the Olympics as U-23s) will hold a training camp in Buenos Aires with matches vs. Argentina (March 27) and Independiente reserves (March 31). Late:IN: Sawyer Jura (Portland Timbers)OUT: Elijah Scott (Lecce/ITA) RosterGoalkeepers (2): Julian Eyestone (Brentford/ENG), Andrew Rick (Philadelphia Union)Defenders (6): Luca Bombino (San Diego FC), Shakir Nixon (UCLA), Owen […]
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U.S. under-21 men’s national team (South Korea trip)
The U.S. U-21s will hold a training camp March 23–31 in Cheonan-si, South Korea, as part of the 2028 Olympic cycle. They will face Japan (March 27) and South Korea (March 31) at Korea Football Park. Head coach Russell Payne leads the group, which includes 10 players from recent FIFA U-20 World Cups and three with senior USMNT camp experience. Goalkeepers (2): Diego Kochen (Barcelona/ESP), Gaga […]