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Sources: USMNT's Arfsten finalizing $7.5m Boro transfer

Middlesbrough are finalizing an agreement to sign U.S. men's national team and Columbus Crew defender Max Arfsten in a deal worth up to $7.5 million, sources tell GOAL. The move to the Championship club would see Arfsten link up with USMNT teammates Sebastian Berhalter and Aidan Morris, both of whom are also Crew products.

USMNT's Gio Reyna reportedly in talks with Strasbourg

Gio Reyna is reportedly in talks for a move to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg as the U.S. Men's National Team star looks set to leave Borussia Monchengladbach after just one season. Reyna was recently a member of the USMNT's World Cup squad but, despite an impressive performance at this summer's tournament, it appears the midfielder will be on the move before the start of the new season.

Five big questions facing Pochettino’s potential USMNT second act

With Mauricio Pochettino reportedly nearing a new deal through 2030, GOAL examines the player-pool decisions, expanded role and club links that could define his second USMNT cycle.

Mauricio Pochettino reportedly nearing new deal with USMNT

Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly close to agreeing a new contract that would see him be manager of the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup. Although nothing has been agreed, both parties are eager to get the deal over the line. Pochettino's initial contract ran out in August after he led the U.S. to their first World Cup knockout win since 2002.

'Moved the sport forward' - Taft on the World Cup's impact

Mic'd Up: Fox's Jenny Taft praised the camaraderie of the USMNT and insisted that the World Cup can be a launching pad for future soccer fans.

'Sorry you were so consumed by hate' - Infantino blasts World Cup critics

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at his detractors in extraordinary fashion, claiming that those who criticised the 2026 World Cup were "consumed by hate." In a lengthy and defiant statement, the head of world football’s governing body defended the tournament’s legacy and urged his opponents to "meditate or pray" instead of spreading negativity.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
9	Guayaquil City	22	7	7	8	19	23	-4	28	D D W D W
10	Emelec	22	7	7	8	19	26	-7	28	L D L W D
11	Libertad	22	7	6	9	21	26	-5	27	W W L W D
12	Tecnico Universitario	22	8	2	12	20	24	-4	26	W L L L L
13	Orense	22	7	5	10	27	32	-5	26	L W L L D

Sources: USMNT's Arfsten finalizing $7.5m Boro transfer

USMNT's Gio Reyna reportedly in talks with Strasbourg

Five big questions facing Pochettino’s potential USMNT second act

Mauricio Pochettino reportedly nearing new deal with USMNT

'Moved the sport forward' - Taft on the World Cup's impact

'Sorry you were so consumed by hate' - Infantino blasts World Cup critics

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