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Captain America: Who will skipper USMNT at 2026 World Cup?

With the countdown on to a home World Cup in the summer of 2026, who will be chosen to take on captaincy duties for the USMNT? There are several prominent candidates in the running there, with Tyler Adams back in contention having filled the armband at Qatar 2022. Freddy Adu has revealed his pick to GOAL, with a Landon Donovan comparison being used to explain why Christian Pulisic may be overlooked.

USMNT injury report: What March absences mean for World Cup

GOAL breaks down the status of the USMNT stars that were left off the March roster due to injury

Bournemouth v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League

Man Utd 'frontrunners' in race to sign USMNT star Adams

Manchester United have moved to the front of the queue to sign USMNT star Tyler Adams from Bournemouth, according to reports. The Red Devils are looking to bolster their midfield options and view the American as a cost-effective solution.

Americans Abroad: Pepi and Adams' return provides big boost

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, as two major names returned from injury

Manchester United v Bournemouth - Premier League

USMNT's Adams makes Bournemouth return after knee injury

USMNT captain Tyler Adams returned to the Bournemouth starting XI Saturday afternoon, playing his first match since December after spending two months out with a knee injury. The midfielder managed 66 solid minutes in a central role as Andoni Iraola's side battled to a tough away draw with surging West Ham. He could be on track to make the U.S. squad for a duo of March friendlies.

USMNT transfer preview: Should Pepi and Wright head to the Prem?

GOAL takes a look at which players should stay or go in this winter transfer window

USMNT star Adams out for several months after MCL tear

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola revealed U.S. international Tyler Adams will be out at least two months after suffering an MCL injury in a press conference on Friday. The injury came against Manchester United, and it will rob the Cherries of the U.S. men's national team star's presence through this crucial winter stretch.

State of the USMNT - Defensive midfield: Adams in, but who else?

With the 2026 World Cup just months away, GOAL looks at the state of the midfielders vying for spots next summer

Bournemouth concerned USMNT's Adams suffered MCL injury

United States midfielder Tyler Adams suffered a knee injury during Bournemouth’s Premier League match against Manchester United on Saturday. The 28-year-old American international was forced off after five minutes, with manager Andoni Iraola later saying there were concerns over possible damage to the medial collateral ligament in Adams’ left knee.

USMNT Transfers: Should Tyler Adams head to Manchester United?

The USMNT Transfer Notebook tracks American player movements, with the latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool.

Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League

Man Utd urged to snub Wharton & Anderson to sign USMNT star

Manchester United urged to snub Adam Wharton & Elliot Anderson in favour of signing USMNT star Tyler Adams to end their transfer search for a new midfielder. Ruben Amorim is desperate to make a quality signing in his engine room, and the club is expected to back him in the winter market to get on board a midfielder.

'Feels more real' - After WC draw, U.S. eyes the impossible

The draw delivered clarity, confidence and a challenge. Now Pochettino and his players know the route - and, inspired by Herb Brooks and the Miracle on Ice, they’re daring to dream big.

Form Ranks: Pulisic among Serie A's best, Balogun and Pepi surge

GOAL takes a look at which American players are playing the best heading into the final weeks of 2025.

Americans Abroad: Agyemang back to scoring, Richards stalls

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Agyemang getting back to his best.

Sunderland v Bournemouth - Premier League

USMNT'S Adams scores spectacular 43-yard wondergoal

U.S. international Tyler Adams stunned the Stadium of Light with an audacious 43-yard rocket, pushing AFC Bournemouth into a 2-0 lead over Sunderland just 15 minutes into Saturday’s Premier League clash. Spotting Robin Roefs off his line, the USMNT midfielder looped a brilliant effort from near the center circle into the net.

Would Pochettino really omit stars to stick with approach?

Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT just delivered its best camp yet - but the emergence of new standouts has created a real selection dilemma ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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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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