United States

For US Soccer, hiring Mauricio Pochettino was a coup. Bringing him back would be indefensible.

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For landing USA men’s World Cup coach Mauricio Pochettino and his women’s national team counterpart Emma Hayes, the U.S. Soccer Federation’s leadership deserves enduring credit. Both programs were rudderless after respective unprecedented setbacks at the 2024 Copa América and 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Both needed a refresh.  In response, USSF president Cindy Parlow Cone … Read more

USA Fans Might Be Disappointed In Christian Pulisic’s World Cup. He Is Too.

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SEATTLE STADIUM — Christian Pulisic was not in the mood to talk. Why would he be? The United States’ star came through the mixed zone interview area after his team had just been eliminated from the World Cup, and saw a familiar group of journalists waiting to speak with him. The 27-year-old winger looked exhausted, … Read more

From Country Roads To Viewership Records, US Soccer Thanks Fans After World Cup Run

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The U.S. men’s soccer team’s run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended on a damper note, but the United States Soccer Federation is feeling incredibly grateful for the support the squad received during its run to the round of 16. A day after its elimination from the World Cup, the United States Soccer Federation … Read more

2026 World Cup Odds: Books In ‘Strong Position’ Following USA Elimination

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Unless the USMNT made an improbable run to the title, the public betting masses were bound to get beat by the bookmakers at some point. That point was Monday night in Seattle.  The USA tumbled to Belgium 4-1, bowing out in the Round of 16 and falling off the World Cup oddsboard. “It was a … Read more

Folarin Balogun Leaves The World Cup A Star, Red Card Controversy And All

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SEATTLE STADIUM — It was impossible not to feel for Folarin Balogun as the soft-spoken U.S. men’s national team forward answered question after question following the USA’s World Cup-ending 4-1 loss to Belgium on Monday.  Over the past month, Balogun emerged as this country’s undisputed breakout star at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring three goals … Read more

USA Knows What World Cup Disappointment Feels Like. It Hurts All The Same.

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SEATTLE STADIUM — Christian Pulisic buried his head in his hands. Malik Tillman sat motionless on the turf. Tim Weah pulled him to his feet, but Tillman dropped back down. Nearby, Tim Ream — who rarely lets his emotions show — wiped away tears, while Mark McKenzie and Sebastian Berhalter wrapped an arm around him … Read more

Belgium Happy With ‘Justice’ It Served USA For Playing Folarin Balogun

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Shortly after Romelu Lukaku scored the goal that capped a commanding 4-1 win over the United States, Belgium’s all-time leading goal scorer held his right hand to his ear. On American soil, and in the aftermath of star U.S. forward Folarin Balogun being permitted to play after a one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by … Read more

Carli Lloyd Disappointed With Christian Pulisic After USA’s World Cup Exit

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“They lost the game before they even stepped out onto the pitch.” Harsh words from United States women’s national team legend Carli Lloyd? Maybe, but following the U.S. men’s 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16 on Monday at Seattle Stadium, it’s hard to argue. It was a comprehensive victory for Belgium, which … Read more

End Of The World Cup: 4 Takeaways From USA’s Knockout Loss To Belgium

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SEATTLE STADIUM — It’s the end of the world for the U.S. men’s national team. The USA was the final 2026 FIFA World Cup co-host still standing after Canada and Mexico were eliminated over the weekend. On Monday, the Americans joined them, losing 4-1 to Belgium in front of another raucous home crowd with a … Read more

Zlatan Delivers Honest Take After USA Falls To Belgium: ‘It Was A Reality Check’

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Belgium crashed the American party in Seattle, advancing to the round of 16 with a 4-1 win over the United States, putting on an offensive clinic that abruptly ended the co-hosts’ World Cup dream. The result marked the second time Belgium has eliminated the U.S. in the Round of 16, with the first coming in … Read more

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