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USMNT notebook: Here's why Pochettino chose Ream as captain

GOAL takes a look at the big storylines and takeaways from the team's pre-Senegal preparation in the latest installment of the USMNT notebook.

Can Pulisic get back to form? Five keys for USMNT vs. Senegal

The USMNT's World Cup squad takes the field together for the first time as players battle for roles and momentum ahead of a friendly against Senegal.

Luna sympathy, midfield questions - Social media reacts to USMNT

USMNT fans exploded online after the leaked World Cup roster surfaced, with Diego Luna’s omission and Gio Reyna’s inclusion fueling intense debate ahead of Mauricio Pochettino’s official squad announcement.

From Adams' pressure to GK battle - Five USMNT squad takeaways

Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT World Cup squad is set, and GOAL breaks down the key takeaways, including major trust in Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie, and one lingering goalkeeper question.

USMNT's Richards diagnosed with ankle ligament injury ahead of WC

U.S. Men's National Team defender Chris Richards is facing a race against time to be ready for the upcoming Conference League final, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner revealed on Thursday. The American defender suffered an ankle injury in a recent match against Brentford, and that injury could impact World Cup preparation for the U.S. men's national team star.

Chris Richards helped off pitch with suspected ankle injury

USMNT center back Chris Richards, a presumptive starter at the World Cup, needed help walking off the field after Crystal Palace's match against Brentford on Sunday afternoon. Manager Oliver Glasner later confirmed that Richards sustained an ankle injury after colliding with Brentford striker Igor Thiago. Richards is expected to recover within a week.

From London to Krakow: Inside Roc Nation's push to change soccer

From partnerships with clubs big and small to their role representing some of the game's top stars, Roc Nation is aiming to build brands in new ways all over the world.

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USMNT center back rankings: Richards is set but who joins him?

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

USMNT World Cup roster tiers: Richards in, Reyna faces uphill battle

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

Americans Abroad: Pulisic, McKennie face off in Italy

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including some big meetings of USMNT stars

USMNT Form Rankings: Balogun, McKennie flying into World Cup

GOAL takes a look at which American players are playing the best heading into the final weeks of the season.

Will USMNT star Richards return to a Bayern Munich-sized club?

Chris Richards has already spent time on the books of Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich, but will the USMNT star see his career path lead back to a club of that size and stature? Former Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison has explained to GOAL why the Eagles defender is destined for big things, with questions being asked of his future amid contract uncertainty at Selhurst Park.

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