Pochettino: U.S. goalkeepers must prove themselves at Gold CupThe Argentine has identified the upcoming Gold Cup tournament as a critical evaluation period for goalkeepersMajor League SoccerM. Pochettino
Pochettino calls out critics who 'underestimate the MLS'The national team coach defended qualify of MLS play, acknowledges that soccer isn't always front-of mind sport in U.S.Major League SoccerD. Luna
USMNT Gold Cup Tiers: World Cup locks to eager newcomersWhile some USMNT players know their World Cup status, others will be locked in chaotic competition for a roster spotAnalysisUSA
Mauricio Pochettino: Christian Pulisic should be our MessiThe Argentine coach has made a bold comparison between Pulisic and Lionel Messi, suggesting the AC Milan star should embrace a similarly iconic role C. PulisicM. Pochettino
Conrad calls USMNT's Pulisic skipping Gold Cup 'disappointing'GOAL spoke with Conrad at media day ahead of the veteran's upcoming games at TST 2025 in North CarolinaC. PulisicUSA
'Worst-ever generation of American goalkeepers?' - Gomez wondersThe two former internationals expressed concern about a significant decline in shot-stopper talent for the U.S.Major League SoccerZ. Steffen
'Not here to try to be nice' - Poch on Gold Cup, World CupPochettino stressed the USMNT need to 'create something special' after a disappointing showing at the Nations League FinalsM. PochettinoUSA
Chávez, Carrillo eye future with Mexico under Javier AguirreChávez has earned a spot on Aguirre’s 35-man preliminary roster, while Carrillo joins Mexico’s U23 squadMexicoM. Chavez
'Forced into a decision' - Howard, Donovan call out U.S. rosterThe former players criticized the USMNT Gold Cup roster, suggest Pochettino's hands were 'tied'M. PochettinoUSA
Donovan questions Pulisic and Robinson’s Gold Cup absencesThe former USMNT star called into question the players' priorities after they opted to step out of the 2025 Gold CupT. HowardL. Donovan
USMNT newcomers can turn Gold Cup into World Cup launchpadHistorically, the Gold Cup has been a springboard for success for a number of USMNT legends - who will be next?AnalysisUSA
Gomez criticizes USMNT roster, not conducive for World Cup prepThe former USMNT striker questioned the roster decisions as well as messaging around omissions of Christian Pulisic, Antonee RobinsonM. PochettinoC. Pulisic
Mexico names 35-man squad for Switzerland, Turkey friendliesThe national team's final 26-man squad for the 2025 Gold Cup will be announced on June 4MexicoH. Lozano
'It is so hypocritical' - Gomez questions Poch's prioritiesThe former USMNT star said he perceives contradictions between the coach's words and actionsMajor League SoccerM. Pochettino
'How the hell did we get here?' - Lalas blasts roster decisionsThe former MLS defender criticized the Gold Cup roster, suggesting decisions reflect problems within U.S. SoccerM. PochettinoUSA
Gomez, Twellman call out U.S. Soccer for statement on PulisicThe former USMNT players said a statement regarding Pulisic's absence appeared to shift blameC. PulisicM. Pochettino
The Rondo: Was Christian Pulisic justified to skip Gold Cup?GOAL US writers debate Mauricio Pochettino's roster selection, Pulisic's decision and what it means for the Gold CupAnalysisUSA
'Create a culture of winning' - Poch says USMNT up for fightThe USMNT boss broke down his pre-Gold Cup squad, one missing several big names and including 17 MLS playersAnalysisUSA
Adams, Balogun, Dest head USMNT squad, Pulisic, Robinson outMauricio Pochettino called in 27 players to camp ahead of two pre-tournament friendlies and 2025 Gold CupUSAUSA vs Turkiye
USMNT's Pulisic reportedly will not play in 2025 Gold CupMauricio Pochettino will have to go into the Gold Cup without his leading man due to concerns over Pulisic's overall fitnessC. PulisicM. Pochettino
Career crossroads: Soccer-free summer might just serve ReynaIt's increasingly likely that the midfielder will miss both the Gold Cup and Club World Cup, but that might just be the best outcomeAnalysisUSA
Projecting Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT 2025 Gold Cup squadFollowing a disappointing Nations League, GOAL projects which players could be on the USMNT roster for the Gold CupAnalysisUSA
Howard on U.S. friendlies: Every game viewed as 'life or death'The former stars stressed the USMNT need to treat every friendly post-Gold Cup as crucial ahead of World CupT. HowardUSA
Marsch: Some Canada fans may not travel to U.S. for Gold CupMarsch will not be on the sideline for Canada’s matches against Honduras and Curaçao because of a two-game suspensionCanadaJ. Marsch
Giménez, Jiménez headline 59-player Mexico preliminary listDue to conflicts with Club World Cup, players from Pachuca, Monterrey, and possibly Club América may not be availableMexicoJ. Aguirre
Pulisic, Adams headline 60-player USMNT preliminary listWeston McKennie, Tim Weah and Gio Reyna absent due to Club World Cup commitments, team will be trimmed to 26USA
Klinsmann backs Pochettino to succeed after learning periodKlinsmann emphasized that Pochettino needs time to familiarize himself with US soccer landscape to get the best out of teamM. PochettinoUSA
Gomez criticizes Pochettino for lack of communication with DestThe former USMNT star questioned Pochettino's commitment to his role as USMNT head coachM. PochettinoUSA
Who's got next? Tolkin, Banks among seven USMNT hopefulsThere will likely be news faces in the USMNT Gold Cup squad, as Mauricio Pochettino seeks the "right characters to be really competitive"AnalysisUSA
Poch demands 'responsibility and commitment' from USMNTUSMNT boss wants team to learn from losses, saying "we need to have the right characters to be really competitive"USAM. Pochettino
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