U.S. Soccer

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Atlanta stands tall in the joint U.S.–Mexico–Costa Rica–Jamaica bid for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup. From hosting the Draw to anchoring major fan festivals and serving as a regional travel hub, the city is positioned as a centerpiece of the most ambitious Women’s World Cup ever proposed — a tournament built around women’s experiences and the growing power of the game across the Southeast.

With several USMNT regulars missing, this November window has opened the door for new contenders to step forward. Matt Freese, Max Arfsten, and Cristian Roldan have all pushed their way into Mauricio Pochettino’s plans, turning competition for 2026 roster spots into one of the defining storylines of the final camp of the year.

USWNT host Canada on Wednesday night, what did Sunday's win tell us?

New milestone achieved at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center