The USA’s final practice before its final World Cup warmup game — against Germany on Saturday at Soldier Field — took place at the Chicago Fire’s training facility. The Fire is coached by Gregg Berhalter, who coached the USA at the 2022 World Cup and was replaced by Mauricio Pochettino in 2024. Berhalter was there […]
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USMNT answers Poch’s call
One thing that was evident about the USMNT’s performance against Senegal in Sunday’s 3-2 win was the aggressiveness of the players.
Reyna, Berhalter, Roldan and Co., on making the World Cup squad
U.S. players shared their emotions of making the USA’s World Cup squad and the impact they hope to make. “I called my parents right away. They were waiting anxiously. Like me and my wife, obviously very, very excited. … I think all 26 guys are appreciative to be here. We’re a country now that has […]
USMNT’s March backslide: Formation changes leave even more to untangle
For the U.S. national team, the March international window was both a gut check and a gut punch. The gap was wide at times between the USMNT and the top-tier European teams it faced. Mauricio Pochettino’s team had decent moments in both games, but both Belgium and Portugal raised their levels to a height the […]
Sebastian Berhalter pursues World Cup dream that started at age 5
Sebastian Berhalter turned 5 years old one month before Germany hosted the 2006 World Cup. His father, Gregg Berhalter, was a defender on the USA squad that headquartered in Hamburg.
USMNT Watch: Concacaf Champions Cup’s new significance; Weah and Balogun lead by example
The most important way USMNT players are going to get the attention of Mauricio Pochettino and his staff is simply to be playing. The more often the better.
Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking U.S. stars in France, Germany, Italy and MLS
This weekend of club action features several games with Americans in an impressive groove.
USMNT gets signature performance, leaving Uruguay in crisis
The 5-1 win over Uruguay in Tampa will be talked about for a long time.
USA pummels Uruguay: Pochettino delivers on what he promised
The cannons held their fire but the crowd roared far more often than anyone would have predicted in a game involving Uruguay famous for its hard-edged defending.
USA-Uruguay Men’s Friendly Player Ratings
The USMNT closed out its 2025 calendar with a bang, breezing past Uruguay in a dominant 5-1 win.
