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U.S. Soccer


The Game Cannot Breathe: How the USMNT Can Counter Press Bosnia
How the USMNT can use Mauricio Pochettino’s counter press, tempo, and second ball control to stifle Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32.

Jason Longshore
Jun 306 min read


Jozy Altidore Is Building the Future of American Soccer, One Kid at a Time
We sat down with Jozy Altidore at Sogility's Fayetteville, Georgia facility to talk youth player development, why American soccer misses too much talent, and what he's building just down the road from US Soccer.

Jason Longshore
Jun 235 min read


The City That Built Itself Into This Moment
Atlanta wasn't on the 1994 World Cup host city list. This summer it hosts a semifinal. The full story of how the city built its soccer culture, stadium, and reputation from scratch over 60 years.

Jason Longshore
Jun 1014 min read


The Hardest Trip They Didn't Have To Take
Emma Hayes is deliberately making the USWNT uncomfortable. Eight months after winning Olympic gold, that choice says everything about where this program is headed. Emma Hayes speaking at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center. (photo: Vanessa Angel for the SDH Network) There is a version of this Brazil trip that never happens. The USWNT wins gold in Paris in 2024, comes home, and plays a comfortable set of friendlies in famili

Jason Longshore
Jun 86 min read


USMNT Falls 2-1 to Germany in Send-Off Match, but Shows It Can Go Toe-to-Toe with the World's Best
The result wasn't the one the U.S. Men's National Team wanted in its final tune-up before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but there was plenty to like from a 2-1 loss to Germany in the Coca-Cola Send-Off Match in front of a record crowd in Chicago. While Germany ultimately found the winning goal, the USA showed resilience and confidence. The performance provided another sign that Mauricio Pochettino's side is ready for the challenge that awaits. It only took Germany two minutes to f
Madison Crews
Jun 63 min read


The Last Test Before It Counts: USMNT vs. Germany
Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT faces Germany at Soldier Field on Saturday in their final tune-up before the 2026 World Cup. Here's what to watch and why it matters.

Jason Longshore
Jun 56 min read


USMNT 3, Senegal 2: Two Halves, One Very Good Team
The USMNT beat Senegal 3-2 in Charlotte in a match of two halves. Goals from Dest, Pulisic, and Balogun pushed the U.S. to their second win over a top-15 opponent under Pochettino.

Jason Longshore
May 315 min read


The Rainy Ride Home
Max Arfsten grew up in Fresno with no academy path, walked on at UC Davis, and converted a penalty in Monterrey before anyone was watching. Now he is on the U.S. World Cup roster.

Jason Longshore
May 315 min read


The Long Way Around: Tim Ream and the World Cup Build He Gets to Feel
At 38, Tim Ream is the captain of the 2026 USMNT World Cup roster. A look at the career, the journey, and what he brings to this young American team.

Jason Longshore
May 309 min read


"Smile. That's When You Play Best."
Four USMNT players opened up about happiness, pressure, and performance ahead of the 2026 World Cup. What they said reveals something deeper than tactics.

Jason Longshore
May 294 min read


"Run Through a Wall": How Pochettino's USMNT Is Building Something Special
Two days into World Cup camp in Fayetteville, players like Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, and Max Arfsten explain how Mauricio Pochettino has built a new culture inside the USMNT ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Jason Longshore
May 285 min read


Triple Espresso Is Back. So Is the Clock.
Emma Hayes has reunited the Triple Espresso for the first time since the 2024 Olympic gold medal game, while Georgia midfielders Riley Jackson and Croix Bethune earn spots ahead of a pivotal Brazil trip.

Jason Longshore
May 274 min read


Pochettino's Gamble: What the USMNT World Cup Roster Tells Us About His Vision
The USMNT World Cup roster is out. We break down how Robinson and Dest can unlock the attack, why McKennie partners Adams in midfield, and why leaving Diego Luna home is a serious risk.

Jason Longshore
May 238 min read


Welcome Home: The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center Opens Its Doors
A long-time goal of U.S. Soccer was scored on Thursday, the grand opening of a singular home for the sport in the United States. (photo: Vanessa Angel for the SDH Network) Sometime Friday morning, a 13-year-old boy will pull on a U.S. Soccer training kit, lace up his cleats, and walk out onto a natural grass field in Fayetteville, Georgia. He will not fully understand what he is standing in the middle of. He probably will not know that U.S. Soccer has existed for 113 years wi

Jason Longshore
May 714 min read


Double Espresso, Full Pressure: USWNT Opens April Friendlies Against Japan
Sophia Wilson and Tierna Davidson return as Emma Hayes retools the USWNT roster for a three-game April friendly series against Japan, starting April 11 at PayPal Park in San Jose.

Sidney Walker
Apr 93 min read


Final Whistle: Portugal’s Quality Leaves USMNT Chasing in Atlanta
The USMNT showed moments of progress, but Portugal’s composure and quality proved decisive in a 2-0 win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Jon Nelson
Mar 315 min read


Intensity Needs to Be the Identity of This USMNT
Mauricio Pochettino, Tim Ream, and Chris Richards all pointed to the same issue after the Belgium loss: intensity. Why it could define the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup ceiling.
Madison Crews
Mar 315 min read


Training Ground Notebook: The Belgium Loss Brought Pochettino’s Priorities Into Focus
Mauricio Pochettino breaks down what the USMNT learned from Belgium, from Johnny Cardoso’s exit to encouraging attacking signs ahead of Tuesday’s match with Portugal in Atlanta.

Jason Longshore
Mar 306 min read


Final Whistle: USMNT Gets A Reality Check In 5-2 Loss To Belgium
The USMNT took an early lead, but Belgium’s quality and second-half surge turned a competitive afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium into a 5-2 loss for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
Jon Nelson
Mar 284 min read


Training Ground Notebook: Pochettino’s Message In Atlanta Was Bigger Than Belgium
Ahead of the USMNT’s match with Belgium in Atlanta, Mauricio Pochettino explained why these games are about more than one opponent: identity, competition, belief, and preparing for the pressure of a home World Cup.

Jason Longshore
Mar 274 min read
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