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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


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
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