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Americans Abroad: Pulisic, McKennie battle to draw; Aaronson denied

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including a clash between USMNT teammates in Italy's big game

Americans Abroad: Pulisic, McKennie face off in Italy

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including some big meetings of USMNT stars

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Barca striker Lewandowski reacts to Milan & Juve transfer talk

Barcelona icon Robert Lewandowski has provided an enigmatic response to growing speculation linking him with a summer move to Italian heavyweights Juventus and AC Milan. During a high-profile livestream that will have interested USMNT stars Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, the veteran striker hinted that a decision regarding his expiring contract will be announced shortly.

The Rondo: Can the U.S. youth soccer system be fixed?

The American youth soccer system is full of talent but lacking in organization, and GOAL's writers offer their thoughts on what needs to change.

Are USMNT ‘alarm bells ringing’ for Pulisic ahead of World Cup?

As the United States prepares to host the 2026 World Cup, the spotlight is firmly fixed on Christian Pulisic. Former USMNT international turned analyst Taylor Twellman has raised concerns over Pulisic’s form as the tournament approaches on home soil. While the AC Milan forward remains the talisman for his country, a dip in production has sparked debate over whether the USMNT can rely on their superstar when it matters most.

Americans Abroad: Pulisic needs to snap his cold streak - and soon

It has been a tale of two Aprils for major Americans, with some finding their feet at the best time, and others struggling for form

Americans Abroad: Pulisic due for goal as Prem stars tested

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including massive matches in Serie A and the Premier League

'There's an expectation' - Edu remains optimistic for USMNT

Mic'd Up: The USMNT are coming off a duo of friendly losses, but Maurice Edu, who was a USMNT regular in his playing days, asserts that hope remains for the World Cup

The Rondo: How big of a failure has Reyna's move been?

It has been a chaotic week for USMNT stars in Europe, with big results and serious injuries capping off an unwelcome return to club football

2026... The Polisić crisis awaits a resolution

The latest US military exercise exacerbates the problem

A shocking decision... Allegri explains why he left Leao and Pulišić out of the squad against Napoli

Rossoneri manager praises controversial duo

‘He’ll score again’ - Pulisic backed to end Milan goal drought

USMNT talisman Christian Pulisic is facing a rare period of scrutiny at AC Milan as his goalscoring touch continues to elude him. Despite enjoying a sensational couple of seasons in Italy, the American forward has hit a dry patch that has seen him go 14 games without a goal for both club and country.

Americans Abroad: A big weekend ahead for Pulisic and Balogun

With Christian Pulisic going through a dry spell and Folarin Balogun needing to get his goalscoring touch back, it is poised to be a busy weekend for Americans Abroad.

USMNT WC roster picks: Pulisic, Balogun locks, but big calls remain

With the World Cup just weeks away, GOAL looks at how the U.S. squad might look in the summer.

'They're calling us' - Garber discusses MLS signing stars, pro-rel

MLS Commissioner Don Garber backed MLS to continue to invest in top European talent in an appearance on the Late Run. The executive, who oversaw the acquisitions of David Beckham and Lionel Messi, asserted that MLS no longer has to reach out to the top stars of the global game. He also touched on the possibility of promotion-relegation being a part of the league's future.

Talking Tactics: Pulisic's inconsistency is who he is

Christian Pulisic hasn't scored for the USMNT since 2024, but, ultimately, it's his World Cup form that really counts.

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Frequently asked questions

: Declan Rice primarily plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal, either as a single pivot or in a double-pivot formation. More recently, though, he has been used in a bit more advanced position as an #8, thanks to his progressive ball-carrying and goalscoring abilities.
: Declan Rice was born in Kingston upon Thames in the Greater London region in England.
: The English international dons the No. 41 jersey at his current club Arsenal. In an episode of The Overlap in 2022, where he had a chat with Gary Neville, Rice explained that 41 was a number given to his by his kit man at his previous club, West Ham United, and that he continues to wear it because he's superstitious.
: The Arsenal man is 1.88m (6ft 2in) tall, and is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world at the moment.
: Declan Rice weighs 80kg (176 lbs) and is a physically dominant force in midfield.
: Declan Rice spent the majority of his youth career at Chelsea (2006-2013), before spending two years in West Ham United's youth setup.
: Declan Rice and long-term girlfriend Lauren Fryer welcomed their first child, son Jude, in August 2022.
: Declan Rice hasn't exchanged vows yet, but he has been dating childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer since 2016.

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