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World Cup Watch: MLS Will Be Where USA’s Goalkeeper Battle Will Play Out

February 20, 2026 by TeamBanao

For the first time in the 30-year-history of Major League Soccer, the starting World Cup goalkeeper for the U.S. men’s national team is expected to come from the domestic league, which kicks off its 2026 season on Saturday. Think about it. The top American keeper at each World Cup since MLS was founded in 1996 … Read more

The 26: Projecting USA’s Roster, Lineup 4 Months Before 2026 World Cup Opener

February 13, 2026 by TeamBanao

The last time we did this exercise we began with a word about why the importance of formations in soccer is generally overrated. Since the way teams initially set up means little, and because it’s been almost three full months since the U.S. men’s national team took to the field, let’s consider the very real … Read more

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