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The USMNT are set to embark on their first home World Cup campaign since 1994.
James Cormack|
The former Premier League manager turned down a job with Leicester City with hopes of the USMNT role.
Ben Steiner|
The USMNT focus on the World Cup and the USWNT eye qualification in 2026.
Ben Steiner|
USMNT players can be found all over Europe, from the Premier League to La Liga and beyond.
Barnaby Lane|
USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino lauded the midfielder as one of the team’s most talented players ahead of March friendlies.
Ben Steiner|
A desire to play Iran’s World Cup opener in Mexico has been expressed.
Grey Whitebloom|
New rules have been introduced ahead of the biggest World Cup ever.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Matches against Belgium and Portugal loom large for the USMNT.
Amanda Langell|
For better or worse, these haircuts are etched into the minds of soccer fans forever.
Barnaby Lane|
Thomas Tuchel had some explaining to do regarding the Real Madrid pair.
Grey Whitebloom|
Thomas Tuchel has opened the doors for players to come back in from the cold.
Tom Gott|
Excitement towards the 2026 World Cup is starting to ramp up.
SI FC Staff|
Harry Maguire represented England in both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
Sophia Vesely|
Ticket prices have been a point of recent discussion for U.S. politicians.
Grey Whitebloom|
Mandated in-game hydration breaks will also serve another purpose.
Jamie Spencer|
Fans are not getting to see the ball in play during matches for anything close to 90 minutes.
Jamie Spencer|

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