Update: Shortly after publishing, news broke that U.S. Soccer is pulling its team out of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar because of safety concerns tied to the war with Iran. The U-17 World Cup, a U-20 training camp outside Atlanta and the launch of the U-23 Olympic team’s tenure under new head coach […]
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Roster: Coach Cherundolo’s first U-23 men’s national team camp
Steve Cherundolo has named 23 players for his first camp as head coach of the U.S. U-23 men’s national team, which will train Nov. 9-17 in San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain, as it begins preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Cherundolo, who was appointed in June, will lead the Americans against Scotland on […]
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U.S. youth prospects in Europe and MLS: Great goals, big saves, and some letdowns
It was another busy week for young Americans eligible for U.S. youth national teams. In Europe, top Olympic-eligible players experienced highs and lows. In MLS, there were encouraging performances but also signs that some standouts may be cooling off as 2026 draws to a close. We begin in Europe. USYNT players in Europe There was […]
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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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Pochettino, Cherundolo begin USMNT-Olympic collaboration
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.