USA news

Chris Richards has emerged as Mauricio Pochettino's top option on defense, but who will line up with him? GOAL takes a look.

It was a rough weekend for one USMNT star, but others enjoyed a memorable couple of days with the World Cup fast approaching.

Former United States star Alexi Lalas has weighed in on the psychological makeup of Christian Pulisic after the AC Milan forward was labelled "sensitive" by his club manager. As the USMNT prepares for a historic home World Cup under Mauricio Pochettino, the debate over the talisman's temperament has taken center stage.

Sergino Dest, the USMNT's presumptive starter at right back in the 2026 World Cup, returned from a hamstring injury Saturday afternoon, playing 30 minutes against Ajax in a 2-2 draw. The defender has been out since March 7 after limping off during PSV's 2-1 win over AZ Alkmaar. It was a good day for PSV's American unit, as Ricardo Pepi got on the scoresheet.

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including a big chance for Pulisic to find his footing.

Chris Richards played a big part in Crystal Palace's 3-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg of their Conference League semifinal clash. The U.S. Men's National Team defender's second-half long throw led directly to a Palace goal, helping the English side take a commanding lead away from the away leg.

USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino has lifted the lid on his departure from Chelsea, revealing that he chose to walk away after the club's hierarchy shifted the goalposts on the project. Despite leading the Blues back to European football and reaching the Carabao Cup final, the Argentine felt his vision for the future no longer aligned with the decision-makers at Stamford Bridge.

The USMNT have been informed of the round they “need” to reach at the 2026 World Cup in order to help Christian Pulisic, Lionel Messi and MLS grow the game across America. Joe Cole spent time in the States towards the end of his playing career and the former England international has told GOAL why soccer is more appealing than American football to an ever-growing number of youngsters.

With Pochettino's future remaining uncertain, GOAL's writers break down who could take the managerial seat for the USMNT going forward...

GOAL breaks down the state of the USMNT player pool just a few weeks before Mauricio Pochettino selects his 26-man squad

With the future of the Argentine still uncertain after the World Cup, GOAL assesses some potential successors for the manager should he decide to walk away from the job.

GOAL sat down with the USMNT midfielder to talk about how life changes, the importance of wellness and what makes a World Cup moment so special.

Christian Pulisic’s goal drought isn’t just a dip in form - it’s the result of an AC Milan system that’s asking him to play a role that doesn’t suit his game.