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'I’m baffled by this one' - Howard on McKennie's U.S. absence

Former United States men's national team goalkeeper Tim Howard expressed bewilderment at Weston McKennie’s omission from the squad for the upcoming November friendlies. The Juventus midfielder’s absence from Mauricio Pochettino’s roster has raised eyebrows as the U.S. prepares for matches against Paraguay and Uruguay later this month.

USMNT Rondo: Can Balogun step up in Pulisic's absence?

With the USMNT set to kick off their first match of the November break this Saturday, GOAL's writers discuss the biggest storylines revolving around the team.

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

Malik Tillman, Folarin Balogun, Tanner Tessmann

USMNT World Cup roster projection: Poch narrows focus

With the World Cup just eight months away, GOAL looks at how the U.S. squad might look next summer

Mauricio Pochettino, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah

USMNT keys: Pulisic's health, right roles for McKennie, Weah

Tactically, Mauricio Pochettino seems to have figured out the player pool - now it's about deciding who fits best in the system

Mauricio Pochettino, Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun

Poch has defined USMNT culture - and showed how he can win

The USMNT boss largely stacked his lineup against Ecuador, and got a glimpse into what a successful World Cup run could look like

The United States of Soccer: Best players from each region

GOAL ranks the top soccer players from each of the country's four regions, including USMNT players both past and present

Tim Weah, Chris Richards, Tanner Tessmann

USMNT keys: Weah's role and how many minutes for Robinson?

With a World Cup looming, Mauricio Pochettino and his squad still have questions - can they answer vs Ecuador?

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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

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Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Patrick Agyemang

Americans Abroad: Pulisic perfection snaps with sailed penalty

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including several big goals and a bigger penalty miss

Americans Abroad: Pulisic to face McKennie in Serie A rivalry

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including Pulisic taking on USMNT teammate McKennie in Serie A rivalry

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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Lalas: McKennie should be on USMNT's World Cup squad

Alexi Lalas backed Weston McKennie for the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup squad following his recall for the October friendlies. The Juventus midfielder had been absent from Mauricio Pochettino’s recent rosters, raising doubts about his role. But with the manager calling this group his potential A squad, McKennie’s inclusion is an encouraging sign.