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USA Soccercast, Episode 179: A deeper dive on the USMNT roster

The United States Men’s National Team have two big friendlies coming up, first against Belgium on Saturday followed by a match against Portugal on Tuesday. We take a deep dive into the roster on Episode 179. The USMNT roster has 27 guys who get one final chance to leave an impression upon head coach Mauricio […]

USA vs. Belgium, 2026 USMNT friendly: preview – the devil is in the details

The USMNT will embark on its last set of friendlies before the World Cup by taking on Belgium, an opponent that will be the toughest test the team has faced under Mauricio Pochettino. However, it’s a test the Americans should be up for. After an up and down start to his tenure, Poch seems to […]

USA vs. Belgium, 2026 USMNT Friendly: Scouting Belgium

The United States Men’s National Team is hurtling toward the World Cup, with precious few remaining opportunities to build chemistry and create some traction heading into the summer. The international window opens with a match against Belgium before another strong test in Portugal. The first European opponent is rebuilding after a golden generation that achieved […]

USMNT midweek viewing guide: Snoozefest

Midweek action is here. It’s an exceptionally quiet midweek. All we have is a Luca Koleosho sighting with Italy’s U21s in EURO qualifying, Jamaica in an inter-confederation World Cup playoff match, and a few domestic matches to keep an eye on here at home, for those interested. All kickoff times are in EST. Let’s get […]

USMNT weekend viewing guide: Roster Previews

The March roster has been named and, aside from a few injury absences, seems likely to be the preferred roster moving into this summer’s World Cup. The weekend viewing guide will be heavily slanted towards those players over the next several months, starting with this weekend when players take the field for their clubs once […]

SSFC Spotlight: Ramblin’ man Jalen Blesa climbs the ladder in Europe

With one or two seasons of solid production, a striker can find a home for the rest of his or her career, as managers and sporting directors hope to once again unlock the scoring touch. Whether climbing the ladder or searching for the next hot run of form, the career of a forward can resemble […]

USMNT World Cup roster comes into focus ahead of March friendlies

The USMNT has spent the last 18 months under Mauricio Pochettino experiencing something of a rollercoaster of emotions. There was a lot of hype and high expectations when Poch was announced. It was a rough start him as disappointing results made it seem like he wasn’t the same manager who got players to overperform and […]

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Mauricio Pochettino announces March USMNT roster

The United States Men’s National Team are entering their final window before the roster for the 2026 World Cup is named, and today we may have received a look at who is in the driver’s seat for one of those spots. Today, U.S. Soccer announced the roster for friendlies this month against Belgium on March […]

USMNT midweek viewing guide: Staying alive

Midweek action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. Let’s get into it! Monday Also in action: Tuesday Also in action: Wednesday Also in action: Thursday Also in action: Friday Also in action: That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? Let me know in the comments below. Let’s see who stands out this […]

USMNT weekend viewing guide: Looking at options

There are four matches on Friday afternoon to consider, some more head-to-head matchups in Germany and England, and the search could be on for centerback and right back options. Those are among the things we are keeping an eye on this weekend in the viewing guide: Friday Borussia Monchengladbach v St. Pauli – 3:30p on […]

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Noahkai Banks reportedly may decide not to play in March friendlies

One of the strengths of the US Men’s National Team has been bringing in highly regarded dual nationals. Folarin Balogun, Sergino Dest, and Antonee Robinson have all chosen the United States over other national team options for their international careers. A rising star has gained a lot of attention this season as Noahkai Banks has […]

SSFC Spotlight: Duran Ferree opens MLS season with three shutouts

The 2026 Major League Soccer season is underway, with the domestic competition providing an appetizer before the summer’s World Cup. After a few match days, there are already several young talents standing out, some quite unexpectedly. Duran Ferree is in heavy competition for the number-one role at his club and may have secured the spot […]

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USMNT defender Sergiño Dest injured with unknown return date

The USMNT got some unwelcomed news over the weekend as right back Sergiño Dest was substituted early in Phillips Sport Vereniging Einhoven’s 2-1 win over AZ Alkmaar on Saturday. The team released a statement noting that he has a leg injury but his return timeline is not currently known. Dest commented that, “I will do everything […]

USMNT midweek viewing guide: The round of sixteen

Midweek action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. All MLS games are available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, as well as any other networks listed. Let’s get into it! Monday Also in action: Tuesday Also in action: Wednesday Also in action: Thursday Also in action: Friday Also in action: That’s it! […]

USWNT win SheBelieves Cup with perfect run

SheBelieves Cup wrapped up this afternoon with United States Women’s National Team going up against Colombia in what was a battle for the tournament title. With Canada and Argentina having played to a regulation draw, with Canada winning on penalty kicks, both sides came into this match knowing what needed to be done. For Colombia, […]

USA vs. Colombia, 2026 SheBelieves Cup: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups

The United States Women’s National Team hit the field this afternoon for their last match of the 2026 SheBelieves Cup as they face Colombia. The USWNT have had two clean sheets already in the tournament, beating Argentina 2-0 on Sunday and outlasting Canada 1-0 on Wednesday. Now, they face a Colombia team that still holds […]

USMNT weekend viewing guide: Marching on

The final international break ahead of the World Cup is just around the window and while many of the spots seem settled there are still some real question marks on who could be called in later this month and given a chance to make their final case for a roster spot this summer. The action […]

USA vs. Colombia – 2026 SheBelieves Cup preview: Finish strong

The USWNT is solidly in the driver’s seat to take home the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. After making easy work of Argentina, the Stars and Stripes passed their biggest test in the tournament beating Canada 1-0. While the matches so far have seen the USA play dominant soccer, there has been something missing. The wins against […]

USA Soccercast, Episode 176: Sean Johnson speaks on new opportunity at DC United

United States Men’s National Team goalkeeper Sean Johnson has moved on to a new club, and we discuss what he hopes will be a successful stint on Episode 176. After three seasons with Toronto FC, Johnson signed with DC United in the offseason, a team hoping to emerge from the MLS cellar after claiming the […]

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USA vs. Colombia, 2026 SheBelieves Cup: Scouting Colombia

The United States Women’s National Team is well on the way to capturing an eighth SheBelieves Cup title, having opened the annual invitational with victories against Argentina (2-0) and Canada (1-0). The tournament slate closes with a match against Colombia, and Emma Hayes’ side can secure first place with a draw or a win. The […]