World Cup 2026: For one night, the USMNT looked like the team fans always hoped it could be
Friday's 4-1 victory over Paraguay stands alone in U.S. men's soccer lore.
Folarin Balogun scores twice as USMNT beats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener
The U.S. men's national team kicked off its World Cup campaign with a thrilling win over Paraguay on Friday night in Los Angeles.
Mauricio Pochettino believes USMNT is ready for a World Cup that could change soccer in the U.S.
After numerous training camps and friendlies, tournaments and tuneups, Pochettino believes he and his staff have done everything to get his players in the proper mindframe.
USMNT's Chris Richards on track for World Cup opener after ankle injury: 'Whatever it takes'
Conceding his ankle might be a “little swollen,” Richards said, “I'm ready. I mean, it's World Cup, so I'm going to make myself ready, regardless."
Matt Freese, USMNT's Harvard-educated goalkeeper, poised to start World Cup opener vs. Paraguay
Matt Freese brings an Ivy League background and a year as Mauricio Pochettino's top choice into the USMNT's World Cup opener.
The USMNT's 5 biggest questions entering the 2026 World Cup: Expectations, lineup decisions and defensive concerns
The USMNT opens its 2026 World Cup campaign at home with its strongest roster perhaps ever, but questions remain over how far this group can realistically go.
USMNT gets big welcome as World Cup base camp opens in Southern California
"Pulling up here with 5,500 fans ready to watch a training session is incredible," captain Tim Ream said.
Can the USMNT take the next step? Final World Cup tuneup offers mixed clues
The Americans did not ace their final exam and they remain an unpolished team that has yet to show they’re capable of making a deep run in the tournament.
Chris Richards ruled out of final World Cup tuneup, casting doubt on U.S. opener
Richards has not played since damaging two ligaments in his left ankle on May 17, Crystal Palace's penultimate Premier League match.
From World Cup snub to World Cup weapon: Ricardo Pepi's playmaking gives the U.S. another option up front
“Pepi is a killer,” coach Mauricio Pochettino said last week.