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USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino unveiled a 26-man World Cup squad amid fan reaction and media scrutiny, with questions about a thin central midfield after injuries and the absence of several potential ball handlers; he defended his selections and declined to discuss those left out, while a defense-heavy balance and few holding‑midfield options could complicate how the team attacks and defends this tournament.
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 United States announced a 26-player roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil (co-hosted with Canada and Mexico). The squad includes three goalkeepers (Matt Freese, Matt Turner, Chris Brady), ten defenders (Antonee Robinson, Sergiño Dest, Alex Freeman, Joe Scally, Max Arfsten, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Miles Robinson, Auston Trusty, Mark McKenzie), four midfielders (Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Cristian Roldan, Sebastian Berhalter) and six attacking midfielders/wingers (Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, Malik Tillman, Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson, Alejandro Zendejas), plus three strikers (Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright). The roster was revealed ahead of group play beginning June 12 vs Paraguay in Los Angeles, with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium; FIFA roster submissions are due by June 1.
The USMNT revealed its 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup in NYC after a 55-player provisional list. Coach Mauricio Pochettino defended informing the players who didn’t make the cut via email rather than personal calls, arguing consistency and practicality, while sparking a wider debate about how to deliver tough news. Former players like Landon Donovan and Herculez Gomez offered mixed takes, underscoring concerns about team dynamics and whether personal conversations are necessary for every exclusion.
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.
As organized team activities begin, the Patriots will sort five depth-chart questions: who becomes the third running back behind Stevenson among Miller, Montgomery, Larison and Jennings; who starts at wide receiver among Doubs, Boutte and Hollins (with Brown potentially changing the mix); who fills the third linebacker spot behind Spillane and Elliss (Britt vs Muma, Obiazor, Jacobs); who provides depth at defensive tackle behind Williams and Barmore (Durden, Taylor III, Farmer, Gregory, Pharms Jr. competing); and who backs up outside cornerback behind Gonzalez, Davis and Jones (Woods, Prunty, Canada and others in the mix).
Demi Moore, 63, is reportedly enjoying a selective dating life with a small 'roster' of younger men and no need for a long-term partner, focusing on independence, family, and career while aging gracefully, with a Cannes appearance showing a chic shorter hairstyle.
Guardian reporters say they’ve leaked the USMNT’s 26-man World Cup squad for 2026, featuring three keepers (Brady, Freese, Turner), ten defenders, four midfielders, six attackers and three forwards, with 13 players set for their first World Cup. Gio Reyna makes the roster despite limited club minutes, while Alejandro Zendejas earned his spot on form. Chris Richards is questionable with an ankle injury, and two training-only players (Kochen and Kirk) will join camp but aren’t on the final roster. Several veterans were left out. Once submitted to FIFA on June 1, only injury replacements are allowed up to 24 hours before the opener, so final confirmation is expected Tuesday.
OTAs and mandatory minicamps across the NFC will crystallize late-roster decisions, from quarterback battles (Cardinals’ Brissett vs. Love; Vikings’ McCarthy vs. Murray) to depth questions at running back, receiver, and along the offensive line and secondary, with teams weighing extensions, trades and role definitions before the season starts in September.
Patriots rookie minicamp at Gillette Stadium features 17 players competing for two open roster spots. Eight previously unreported newcomers include Cade Harris, Jha’Quan Jackson, Jeremiah Franklin, Nate Azzopardi, Olasunkonmi Agunloye, Xavier Holmes, Dee Williams and Tim Coutras. Nine previously reported participants are Logan Collier, Elijah Simonson, Tyrell Martin, Jordan Kwiatkowski, Declan Williams, Malcolm Greene, Peter Manuma, Mitch McCarthy and Kneeland Hibbett. Four current Patriots on the field are WR Jeremiah Webb, OT Lorenz Metz, OL Mehki Butler and CB Brandon Crossley. Demarcus Lacey and Korey Foreman were not on the list. The minicamp will determine which players secure the two openings.
The Sixers face a looming offseason after a 108-94 loss to the Knicks left them down 3-0 in the Eastern Conference semis. Philadelphia struggled with injuries and fatigue (Embiid and Maxey each limited), while New York’s depth carried the day: Mikal Bridges and Landry Shamet sparked the comeback, supported by a bench that outscored Philly’s reserves and helped the Knicks pull away. The article argues the Sixers must overhaul their roster to add reliable, versatile pieces to compete in the postseason, similar to the impact Bridges and Shamet have provided.
Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly signed three players from the 2026 NFL Draft class, though the article does not provide names or positions.
The Carolina Panthers announced their 2026 rookie minicamp roster, led by first-round pick Monroe Freeling wearing No. 57. The camp features seven draft picks (six signed), 10 undrafted rookies, 11 tryouts, and eight returning players from last year’s squad. Freeling’s jersey number is locked at 57 and he’s viewed as versatile enough to play either tackle, with GM Dan Morgan calling him the best player on their board and a high‑upside addition to the line.
As the 2026 WNBA season tips off, 17 former UConn women’s basketball stars are on opening-day rosters across nine teams, making UConn the league’s most represented college program. Notables include Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers with Dallas, Azura Stevens with Chicago, Aaliyah Edwards and Olivia Nelson-Ododa with Connecticut, Napheesa Collier and Dorka Juhász with Minnesota, Breanna Stewart and Aubrey Griffin with New York, Stefanie Dolson and Katie Lou Samuelson with Seattle, Kaitlyn Chen, Tiffany Hayes, Kiah Stokes and Gabby Williams with Golden State, Kia Nurse with Toronto, and Serah Williams headed to Portland’s expansion Fire. Caroline Ducharme was waived from training camp, and Huskies also hold coaching and front-office roles across the league.
The Cleveland Browns signed 12 undrafted free agents—seven on defense, four on offense and one specialist—with rookie minicamp set for May 8–10; the group includes Davon Booth, Nate Evans, Logan Fano, Tyreak Sapp and Zion Washington among others.