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Americans Abroad: Robinson back to his best, Musah gets rare start

GOAL looks inside the numbers, tactics and trends for key U.S. internationals in Europe this season.

State of the USMNT - Strikers: Balogun, Pepi battle for No. 1

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

Americans Abroad: Pepi scores again, McKennie delivers

GOAL reviews the weekend’s top Americans Abroad performances as Pepi keeps scoring and McKennie, Malik Tillman, and Brenden Aaronson impress.

The Rondo: Will Arsenal hold on in the title race? Is Alonso out?

GOAL U.S. writers take a look at some of the biggest storylines in European soccer, including Mo Salah's future, Vinicius Jr's exit rumors, and the Premier League title race

Americans Abroad trends: Reyna finds feet as Balogun thrives

GOAL looks inside the numbers, tactics and trends for key U.S. internationals in Europe this season.

Americans Abroad: Jedi makes long-awaited return, Pepi stays hot

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including the USMNT's star left back returning in style for Fulham.

Americans Abroad: Pepi, Sargent heat up USMNT striker race

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, headlined by a goals from two strikers and an assist from a player fighting for a role next summer

USMNT striker options: Balogun ‘there’ but Wright & Pepi warned

Mauricio Pochettino faces plenty of selection posers ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with the USMNT looking to piece together a squad that can be competitive on the grandest of stages. They will need plenty of firepower in order to make that possible, with Brad Friedel discussing a striker pool that includes Folarin Balogun, Haji Wright, Ricardo Pepi and Josh Sargent during an exclusive interview with GOAL.

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: Richards’ big test, Pulisic injury concern

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including a big match for Chris Richards' Crystal Palace against Manchester United.

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United States v Paraguay - International Friendly

'Should have scored' - Donovan concerned over Pepi's minutes

USMNT icon Landon Donovan expressed disappointment over Ricardo Pepi’s limited minutes during the November 2025 window, saying the young striker has slipped in the team’s forward pecking order - now behind Folarin Balogun and Haji Wright - and that the coach’s selections make that clear. Donovan expressed particular concern about Pepi's complete absence in the USMNT's impressive victory over Uruguay.

Pochettino facing idol Bielsa a key plot for U.S. vs. Uruguay

The USMNT are playing some of their best soccer under Pochettino, but the focus stays on the bigger picture as Uruguay offers their toughest test yet on the road to the 2026 World Cup.

Reyna, Pepi back as WC urgency key for USMNT vs. Paraguay

Even with a shorthanded squad, the urgency in the U.S. camp hasn’t dipped as players fight for places on next year’s World Cup roster.

Reyna, Pepi return to USMNT for friendlies, but no Pulisic

Gio Reyna, Joe Scally and Ricardo Pepi are back in the U.S. men's national team squad for upcoming friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay. Mauricio Pochettino on Thursday announced his roster for the final two friendlies of 2025, and it doesn't include Christian Pulisic, who headlines a list of USMNT stars who have been dealing with injuries.

WATCH: Pepi matches Ronaldo, Aguero with another late UCL goal

Ricardo Pepi made his mark off the bench once again, scoring a stoppage-time equalizer for PSV against Olympiacos on Tuesday to earn them a crucial Champions League point. The goal was Pepi's third in four games in all competitions, despite playing a grand total of 75 minutes across those matches. PSV now have five points through UCL four games.

Americans Abroad: Pepi and Adams score, McKennie impresses

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including consequential goals from Pepi and Adams

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