Mauricio Pochettino: Winger Gio Reyna could be considered for midfield role in USMNT
Concerns Over U.S. Men’s National Team’s Midfield Options FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Coach Mauricio Pochettino faced questions on Tuesday regarding the limited selection of defensive midfielders in his 26-man World Cup roster. When he started naming players like Gio Reyna and Malik Tillman, there was a noticeable shift in the room. Reyna, usually a winger, is […]
Gio Reyna of the USMNT prepared to move on from World Cup controversy
Gio Reyna Excited for U.S. National Team Return Gio Reyna expresses eagerness to don the U.S. jersey once again as he looks back on his 2022 World Cup experience, which was marked by significant controversy within the U.S. men’s national team. After a rocky past with former head coach Gregg Berhalter, who nearly sent Reyna […]
USMNT coach declines to comment on Tanner Tessmann’s exclusion from the roster
Tanner Tessman’s Surprising Exclusion from USMNT World Cup Roster Tanner Tessman’s omission from the U.S. Men’s National Team for the upcoming World Cup has taken many by surprise, especially given his rising profile. However, head coach Mauricio Pochettino opted not to delve into the reasons behind the decision during a press briefing on Tuesday. Pochettino […]
Joe Scally from Long Island earns spot on USMNT World Cup team again
Joe Scully and His World Cup Journey Joe Scully is excited to represent the United States again at the World Cup, after a tense wait for news last weekend while surrounded by family in Lake Grove. “It was a really stressful day, but when the call came in, we were overjoyed,” Scully shared after the […]
Mauricio Pochettino challenges the story about USMNT World Cup exclusions
Pochettino Defends Email Notification for World Cup Roster Manager Mauricio Pochettino has responded to criticism regarding his choice to inform players via email about their exclusion from the U.S. roster for the 2026 World Cup in the United States. On Friday, members of the 55-man provisional U.S. squad received emails notifying them of their status […]
High hopes come with careful USMNT roster selections as the World Cup approaches.
Out of the 26 players chosen for the USMNT’s World Cup roster, Tim Ream felt a mix of calm and nerves. Having captained the team 16 times in 23 matches under Coach Mauricio Pochettino, his exclusion would have been a significant surprise, even considering his recent form drop at Charlotte FC. When he got a […]
The most notable omissions from the USMNT roster for the 2026 World Cup
2026 World Cup U.S. Men’s National Team Announced The U.S. men’s national team roster for the upcoming 2026 World Cup has been officially revealed. This 26-player squad, featuring prominent stars like Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, and Weston McKennie, faces the challenge of making a significant impact on home turf. Not everyone made the cut, though. […]
Mauricio Pochettino will face questions about the USMNT roster
This is precisely what U.S. Soccer had in mind. They needed a coach with exceptional credentials heading into a home World Cup where only the best would do. Mauricio Pochettino’s primary challenge in putting together his roster, which will be officially revealed Tuesday afternoon in New York, doesn’t carry the same weight as a major […]
Gio Reyna is included in the USMNT 2026 World Cup team despite playing fewer minutes.
USMNT Finalizes Roster for World Cup The United States, one of the hosts for the upcoming World Cup, has seemingly wrapped up its 26-player roster for the much-anticipated tournament this summer. While the official announcement from U.S. Soccer is expected to come after Memorial Day, sources indicate that players like Brenden Aaronson, Mark McKenzie, Turner, […]
The four key questions for USMNT before the World Cup roster announcement
The excitement is building as the United States prepares to announce its 26-man squad for the World Cup on Tuesday, a moment that could be monumental for the national team. Manager Mauricio Pochettino has likely made most of his selections. However, with leagues like the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 having wrapped up last weekend, players […]