NEW YORK -- USMNT captain Tyler Adams was all in on his native New York Knicks after they secured their first NBA Finals berth in 27 years, wrapping up a sweep of the Cavaliers on Monday night. While discussing basketball, New York sports culture and the World Cup, the proud New Yorker hyped up his team with a confident prediction: “Knicks in four.”
USMNT fans exploded online after the leaked World Cup roster surfaced, with Diego Luna’s omission and Gio Reyna’s inclusion fueling intense debate ahead of Mauricio Pochettino’s official squad announcement.
NEW YORK -- USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino launched an ardent defense of his decision to not personally call players after they were left off his World Cup roster in a press conference on Tuesday evening. The head coach circulated emails to the 20+ players who didn't make the final cut, and acknowledged that he wouldn't want to hear from a coach who made a similar decision.
Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT World Cup squad is set, and GOAL breaks down the key takeaways, including major trust in Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie, and one lingering goalkeeper question.
GOAL breaks down the biggest winners and losers of Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup squad, including the bold decisions to include Alejandro Zendejas and Gio Reyna.
U.S. Men's National Team boss Mauricio Pochettino has officially confirmed his 26-player squad for the World Cup as U.S. Soccer announced the final roster in New York on Tuesday. The squad features many of the usual heavy-hitters in players like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams, while Diego Luna, Tanner Tessmann, and Aidan Morris were among the notable exclusions from the final team.
For every USMNT player who gets the World Cup call, another is left to process the one that never comes. GOAL spoke to players and coaches about the pain of missing out, and why it can linger for years.
Weston McKennie soared at Juventus, Christian Pulisic faded late at AC Milan and Gio Reyna endured another frustrating club season as GOAL ranks the USMNT’s top European-based players.
Iran has successfully lobbied FIFA to relocate its 2026 World Cup training headquarters from the United States to Mexico. The decision comes as regional tensions and security logistics prompted the Iranian federation to seek an alternative to their original plans in Arizona.
The U.S. Men's National Team's 26-player roster for the World Cup has been revealed, with several notable omissions ahead of this summer's tournament. Among those included are attacking midfielders Alejandro Zendeja and Gio Reyna, while holding midfielders Tanner Tessmann and Aidan Morris have reportedly missed out.
Gio Reyna has reportedly been named to the U.S. men's national team's World Cup roster, while Real Salt Lake star Diego Luna has been left off. Reyna is reportedly joined by the likes of Matt Turner, Sebastian Berhalter, Brenden Aaronson, and Mark McKenzie among the early roster leaks, while Luna's RSL teammate, Zavier Gozo, has also missed out.
As the 2026 World Cup arrives on home soil, Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, Tyler Adams and the USMNT’s 2022 squad reflect on the goals, memories, heartbreak and brotherhood that still shape them.
U.S. Men's National Team defender Chris Richards is facing a race against time to be ready for the upcoming Conference League final, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner revealed on Thursday. The American defender suffered an ankle injury in a recent match against Brentford, and that injury could impact World Cup preparation for the U.S. men's national team star.
Brenden Aaronson remains a “key part” of Leeds’ future. Michael Gray has told GOAL, with the USMNT star proving that he can play an important role for the Whites as a creative No.10 or hard-running winger. Some uncomfortable questions have been asked of the American playmaker since he returned to Elland Road in 2024, but boo boys have been won over in style.
World Cup fans could face some of the highest game-day costs at Levi’s Stadium, MetLife Stadium and SoFi Stadium, adding to already expensive tickets. Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., ranked as the most expensive of the 16 venues, with fans spending $34.24 for one beer and one basic meal, according to new research by SeatPick.
World Cup resale ticket prices have fallen over the last month and have reached their lowest point since mid-January, according to numbers provided by TicketData. The average get-in price for a group-stage game now stands at $550, some 23 percent lower than it was at the start of the month. The World Cup starts on June 11, when Mexico face South Africa in Mexico City.
U.S. Men's National Team and Lyon midfielder Tanner Tessmann is reportedly drawing interest from clubs in England and Italy. Lyon are reportedly open to a sale, but would require a bid somewhere between €20-25 million ($23-29 million) to facilitate any deal to part ways with the American midfielder, who could have a starting role at this summer's World Cup.
Haji Wright helped Coventry to promotion in 2025-26, but Clinton Morrison has told GOAL that the USMNT star may struggle to become a 15-goal Premier League striker. With that in mind, as another transfer window prepares to swing open this summer, could the United States international be the subject of a “big bid” that takes him away from Frank Lampard’s squad?
USMNT center back Chris Richards, a presumptive starter at the World Cup, needed help walking off the field after Crystal Palace's match against Brentford on Sunday afternoon. Manager Oliver Glasner later confirmed that Richards sustained an ankle injury after colliding with Brentford striker Igor Thiago. Richards is expected to recover within a week.
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