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AC Milan are reportedly in talks with Mauricio Pochettino for the head coach role, offering incentives and a plan to heavily invest in youth and the squad, with Conte and other candidates also considered; Pochettino signaled via his representatives that talks are ongoing as his US duties wrap up.
U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino insisted his commitment to the U.S. through the World Cup remains intact amid reports he or his reps discussed AC Milan’s vacant coaching job. He said any conversations involved his representatives and did not indicate an imminent move, noting his contract runs through July after the World Cup. U.S. Soccer chief JT Batson likewise said Pochettino is fully focused on the tournament, emphasizing transparency throughout the process and the potential for a future extension if both sides agree.
USMNT unveiled its 26-player roster for the 2026 World Cup, but oddsmakers downgraded the host nation after questions about midfield depth: Tanner Tessmann was left out and defender Joe Scally was added instead of a true ball-winner. The result is a thinner midfield behind Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie, paired with Christian Pulisic’s goal drought, which helped push odds from 80/1 to 100/1 as Uruguay, Mexico and Switzerland rose in the market.
The USMNT announced a 26-man World Cup squad under Mauricio Pochettino, with Alejandro Zendejas in and Diego Luna, Tanner Tessmann, and Aidan Morris out; the squad preserves a spine of Pulisic, McKennie, Adams, Richards and Weah, includes 13 veterans and 13 debutants, and will train in Fayetteville ahead of warm-ups with Senegal and Germany before the World Cup opener in Inglewood on June 12.
Gio Reyna has been selected for the United States men’s national team’s 26-man World Cup squad under Mauricio Pochettino, with an official roster announcement planned in New York. Diego Luna was cut, while Brenden Aaronson, Mark McKenzie and Matt Turner were among others included. Luna’s omission comes after a strong 2025 season marred by a muscle injury; rosters must be filed by June 1, and post-deadline changes are allowed only for serious injuries.
Pochettino is trimming the US men’s national team pool to 26 for the 2026 World Cup amid secrecy and uncertainty, with likely inclusions for stars like Pulisic and McKennie, injury concerns around Chris Richards, and wildcard potential for 19-year-old Zavier Gozo on a provisional list as the final roster is set for Tuesday.
Matt Crocker, U.S. Soccer’s sporting director and architect of a long-term player development plan, abruptly departs for a Saudi federation role, triggering an interim leadership phase as the federation reassesses its sporting department ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with COO Dan Helfrich overseeing operations and searches for a replacement.
Matt Crocker has left U.S. Soccer with immediate effect to take a role with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, just weeks before the 2026 World Cup. Crocker helped shape major hires (Berhalter, Hayes, and later Pochettino) and spearheaded the federation’s “US Way” player-development plan. COO Dan Helfrich will provide executive oversight, while Oguchi Onyewu and Tracey Kevins continue to support sporting operations. Practically, the World Cup setup remains led by Mauricio Pochettino, and the federation says planning is in place to ensure continuity despite Crocker’s departure.
Matt Crocker is leaving his post as U.S. Soccer's sporting director to assume a similar role with Saudi Arabia ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup; assistants will cover his duties as the federation searches for a successor, and Crocker’s hires of Mauricio Pochettino and Emma Hayes helped elevate the U.S. programs while officials insist World Cup preparations remain on track.
US head coach Mauricio Pochettino named a 27-player USMNT squad for two March friendlies in Atlanta (vs Belgium on March 28 and vs Portugal on March 31), as he refines his pool ahead of the World Cup 2026. Notable omissions include Tyler Adams, returning from injury, and Diego Luna, who missed out due to a knee issue.
USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino named a 27-player squad for a March training camp in Atlanta to prepare for two top-10 foes, Belgium and Portugal, in the final window before announcing the 2026 World Cup roster.
USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has selected 25 players for November training, preparing for matches against Paraguay and Uruguay, both World Cup-qualified teams, as part of their ongoing World Cup qualification and development efforts.
US Men's National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has named a 26-player squad for October training, preparing for matches against Ecuador and Australia, both World Cup qualifiers, with games scheduled in Austin and Commerce City.
The US Men's National Team, under coach Mauricio Pochettino, ended a seven-game winless streak against top teams with a 2-0 victory over Japan in a friendly, featuring goals from Alejandro Zendejas and Folarin Balogun, amid ongoing criticism and a focus on building for the upcoming World Cup.
US Men's National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino will bring 23 players to a September training camp in New Jersey for matches against Korea Republic and Japan, aiming to build fitness and team cohesion ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with games broadcast on multiple platforms and a roster featuring a mix of experienced and debuting players.