'Truly make history' - Canada's Marsch 'fixated' on Gold CupThe ambitious Canadian men's national team coach made one thing clear - Les Rouges are at this tournament to winAnalysisJ. Marsch
Jamaica told Greenwood decision needs 'acceptance from nation'Jamaica have been told that their "bigger than football" decision to bring Mason Greenwood on board needs "acceptance from the nation".M. GreenwoodJamaica
Dest out, Tolkin in as Poch names final USMNT Gold Cup squadNumerous regulars missing due to injury, recovery or CWC commitments, including Christian Pulisic and Antonee RobinsonUSAS. Dest
Absence and opportunity: Upside for Aaronsons, dismay for DestThe Gold Cup squad is now official, and despite absences, offers insight into how the coaching staff views the player poolWinners & LosersFEATURES
Richards says U.S. need to start 'showing our teeth' to lift GCThe FA Cup winning defender believes that the USMNT knows what they’re lacking and that is competitiveness as their primary shortcomingC. RichardsUSA
Álvarez, Jiménez, Giménez lead Mexico’s 26-man Gold Cup squadGuillermo Ochoa returns to the national team while Henry Martín and Hirving Lozano are ruled out due to injuryJ. AguirreMexico
Alvarado: 'Winning the Nations League helped us grow as a team'Mexico will face Switzerland Saturday in Utah, followed by a match against Turkey on June 10 in North CarolinaR. AlvaradoM. Ruiz
USMNT GK Steffen withdraws from Gold Cup camp due to injurySteffen, who has 30 appearances for the U.S., left the camp after picking up a knee injury and seems unlikely to feature at the Gold CupUSAZ. Steffen
El Tri to seek early World Cup release for Europe-based playersThe Clausura 2026 playoffs will also be played without national team call-ups.World CupMexico
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
'Could definitely make a big impact' - Jiménez wants Vega at FulhamThe forward was a key player in Toluca’s Clausura 2025 title win over Club América.R. JimenezA. Vega
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
USMNT's Pochettino meets singer Teddy Swims, poses for photoThe Argentine took a brief break from national team duties to connect with singer-songwriter Teddy SwimsUSAM. Pochettino
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
'Bad look for Pulisic' - Messi used as example for USMNT starChristian Pulisic has been told ruling himself out of USMNT duty is a "bad look", with Alexi Lalas using Lionel Messi as an example of commitment.C. PulisicUSA
'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
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