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Balogun stakes claim, Poch's tactics start to take shape

Mauricio Pochettino insisted that the USMNT would present the best version of themselves in the October friendlies after months of experimentation. If Friday night is any indication, the manager was true to his word, as the U.S. turned in a confident performance against Ecuador, one of South America's best teams, salvaging a 1-1 draw.

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With Adams out for USMNT, Poch faces tactical conundrum

The USMNT may struggle without Adams, but Pochettino has plenty of options to consider in a pair of winnable friendlies

Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, Malik Tillman

The Rondo: What is McKennie's future, who can replace Adams?

GOAL US writers discuss USMNT expectations for October camp as Pochettino continues to refine his squad ahead of the World Cup

Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson, Weston McKennie

The Rondo: Did Pochettino get this USMNT roster right?

GOAL US writers break down the USMNT squad that will face Ecuador and Australia in a pair of October friendlies

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'Try to convince us' - Poch on shaping World Cup squad

Pochettino's message to this squad was clear - every player must look in the mirror and ask 'What is expected of me?'

Antonee Robinson, Patrick Agyemang, Yunas Musah

Robinson, Agyemang and USMNT roster drop winners and losers

Pochettino promised this roster would offer a clearer vision into his World Cup thoughts, with a 60-man roster winnowed to 26

Inside Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT coaching staff, principles

GOAL talks with trusted assistant Jesus Perez about a U.S. staff focused on reducing 'the gap between your best day and your worst day'

Christian Pulisic, Max Allegri, Mauricio Pochettino

The Rondo: Has USMNT's Pulisic joined the world-class club?

With Pulisic delivering one of his best performances for Milan, GOAL US writers discuss the heights he can reach this season

Pulisic, Allegri pairing sparks Milan run, boosts USMNT hope

The American midfielder's fine form across the first month of the campaign offers plenty of hope for Milan and USMNT fans, alike

U.S., Mexico fall as Canada continue climb in FIFA rankings

The United States, Mexico and Canada - the three 2026 World Cup hosts - had mixed fortunes in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, the first update since July. The USMNT slipped one spot to 16th following a loss to South Korea and a win over Japan. Mexico dropped to 14th, while Canada climbed to 26th after back-to-back victories.

‘Stakes remain high’ - Holden on Reyna's revival, World Cup

Mic'd Up: Holden discussed Reyna's move to Gladbach, Pochettino's evolving tactics and nation set to be 'consumed by the World Cup'

Pochettino one of five on Man Utd's Amorim replacement shortlist

Manchester United have reportedly come up with a shortlist of five potential successors to replace under-pressure boss Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a candidate for the job, along with Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner, former England coach Gareth Southgate, Fulham's Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth.

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