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Pochettino defends email cuts as USMNT unveils 2026 World Cup roster

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.

via The Guardian|

#communication #pochettino #roster

sports6 hours ago•3 min saved

USMNT World Cup 2026 roster shocks with major snubs

The USMNT unveiled its 26-man squad for World Cup 2026 on home soil, led by Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie, but several notable players were left off. Diego Luna, Tanner Tessmann, Yunus Musah, Zavier Gozo, Jack McGlynn and Aidan Morris were among the midfield/wing omissions, while Tristan Blackmon was overlooked at center back. In goal, Chris Brady earned the No. 3 spot over Roman Celentano and Patrick Schulte, rounding out the roster alongside the starters.

via New York Post|

#roster-snubs #soccer #sports

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Zendejas Earns World Cup Nod as USMNT Finalizes 26-Man Squad Under Pochettino

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.

via The Guardian|

#mauricio-pochettino #roster #sports

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Stars Align as USMNT Reveals 2026 World Cup Squad in New York

The USMNT announced its 26-man roster for the 2026 World Cup in New York, led by Pulisic, Adams and McKennie, with notable inclusions (Reyna, Zendejas) and omissions (Tessmann, Luna, Morris); the squad must be submitted to FIFA by June 1 and can be adjusted for serious injuries up to 24 hours before the first game, as the team gears up for friendlies vs. Senegal and Germany before Group D play vs Paraguay, Australia and Turkey, and training at a Georgia base.

via The New York Times|

#alejandro-zendejas #christian-pulisic #gio-reyna

sports2 days ago•9 min saved

Berhalter and Reyna Poised to Play Together for US World Cup Amid Family Feud

Amid a years-long rift between two of American soccer’s most influential families, Sebastian Berhalter and Gio Reyna are expected to be named to the USMNT’s 26-man World Cup squad, potentially reuniting on the field after a saga that traces back to their fathers Gregg Berhalter and Claudio Reyna and includes past clashes over playing time, coaching turmoil, and a highly publicized family dispute.

via New York Post|

#family-feuds #sports #us-soccer

sports2 days ago•3 min saved

USMNT's 2026 World Cup Squad Leak Sparks Anticipation

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.

via Stars and Stripes FC|

#pochettino #roster #soccer

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USMNT unveils 2026 World Cup roster; Tessmann left out as Zendejas earns spot

The USMNT named a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, including Gio Reyna, Alejandro Zendejas and Cristian Roldán, while Tanner Tessmann was surprisingly left off; returns like Miles Robinson, Chris Richards and Ricardo Pepi are included, and the team emphasizes depth across defense and midfield ahead of training camp and FIFA’s June 1 deadline.

via The New York Times|

#pochettino #soccer #sports

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Zendejas in, Tessmann out: USMNT World Cup roster signals a mix of veterans and youth

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino named a 26-man World Cup squad that includes Alejandro Zendejas while Tanner Tessmann is omitted; Gio Reyna is in and Diego Luna is out, joining a mix of veterans and rising talents as the team tunes up for friendlies against Senegal and Germany ahead of FIFA’s roster deadline.

via The Guardian|

#reyna #sports #tessmann

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Gio Reyna Earns World Cup Call as USMNT Unveils Pochettino Era Roster

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.

via The New York Times|

#diego-luna #gio-reyna #mauricio-pochettino

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Richards’ Ankle Tear Puts USMNT World Cup Hopes in Jeopardy

Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards has two torn ligaments in his ankle, casting doubt on his World Cup participation as he misses Arsenal and faces an uncertain shot at the Conference League final. A key piece for Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT setup with 13 caps since 2025, Richards’ status compounds a thin center-back pool ahead of the May 26 squad announcement and pre-tournament friendlies against Senegal (May 31) and Germany (June 6) before the group opener vs Paraguay on June 12.

via The Guardian|

#ankle-injury #chris-richards #crystal-palace

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Home-Field Hope: USMNT Seeks Soccer Boom at 2026 World Cup

As the U.S. hosts the 2026 World Cup, the USMNT aims to translate home-field prestige into a deep run and a lasting lift for soccer in America, led by Mauricio Pochettino and a generation of European-based talents, with tactical experimentation and high public expectation shaping the road to 2028 Olympics.

via Sports Illustrated|

#growth #pochettino #sports

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Hall makes MLS history with an 18-year-old hat-trick for Red Bulls

18-year-old Julian Hall scores all three goals to lift Red Bull New York to a 3-2 win over Columbus, becoming MLS's youngest regular-season hat-trick scorer. He now has 9 goals and 2 assists in 13 games, fueling All-Star chatter and World Cup dreams, with potential eligibility for Poland alongside the US.

via MLSsoccer.com|

#julian-hall #mls-all-star #mls-hat-trick

sports13 days ago•5 min saved

LeBron's Future Unclear as Thunder Sweep Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder completed a four-game playoff sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers as Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander led with 35 points; LeBron James, on an expiring contract, left his Lakers future uncertain after a 24-point, 12-rebound night. Cleveland tied its series with Detroit behind Donovan Mitchell’s 43 points. In World Cup coverage, Takefusa Kubo headlines the countdown, and HBO Max debuts a five-part docuseries about the U.S. men’s national team ahead of 2026.

via NBC News|

#lebron-james #nba #sports

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HBO's four-year lens on the USMNT’s path to a home World Cup

HBO Max debuts U.S. Against the World: Four Years With the Men’s National Soccer Team, a five-episode documentary tracing the USMNT’s four-year arc from the Qatar 2022 buildup to a hopeful 2026 home World Cup, including Tim Weah’s Copa América red card, the Berhalter-to-Pochettino coaching transition, and intimate access to players and their families as the crew chronicles the team’s evolution and high-stakes quest for glory.

via The New York Times|

#documentary #hbo #sports

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Cardoso Out of World Cup; USMNT Eyes Fresh Midfield Options

USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso will miss the 2026 World Cup after Atlético Madrid announced he will undergo ankle surgery for a high-grade sprain, taking him out 31 days before the opener. His absence opens opportunities in central midfield for players like Sebastian Berhalter and Cristian Roldan, as the U.S. heads into two pre-tournament friendlies against Senegal and Germany and final roster decisions are possible up to 24 hours before the first match.

via Sports Illustrated|

#ankle-sprain #atletico-madrid #johnny-cardoso