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Mauricio Pochettino pushes back on ‘bulls–t’ narrative around USMNT World Cup snubs

Mauricio Pochettino fired back at those who have criticized him for notifying players who did not make the 2026 U.S. World Cup roster through an email. Members who were on the United States’ 55-man provisional roster were notified by email whether they had made the final cut on Friday via email, with some hitting out...

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Big expectations follow painstaking USMNT roster picks with World Cup nearly here: ‘Want this so bad’

The tournament that’s been circled on the calendar ever since it was awarded to the United States, along with Canada and Mexico, eight years ago, is hurtling toward this team at light speed.

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USA Star Christian Pulisic Dealt Bad News Before FIFA World Cup

Christian Pulisic and the United States men's national soccer team are set to begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on home soil, looking to surprise the world and bring home the trophy. The USMNT was placed in Group D and will open against Paraguay on June 12 before facing Australia and Turkey ...

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Former USMNT player calls out team for ‘diabolical’ way of making cuts ahead of World Cup

The official announcement of the USMNT 2026 World Cup roster won’t officially happen until Tuesday, but insiders are already getting leaked names and insight into the process. One such insider, The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, reported that the team sent 55 emails, informing 26 players they made the team and 29 they did not. The suggestion […] The post Former USMNT player calls out team for ‘diabolical’ way of making cuts ahead of World Cup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Exclusive: Clint Dempsey puts Christian Pulisic’s legacy on line in upcoming World Cup

The U.S. Men’s National Team hasn’t historically been known as a soccer powerhouse, but there are high expectations for this year’s World Cup. The United States will play host to the 2026 World Cup, marking the first time since 1994 that the USA will host the tournament. It just so happens to be at a […] The post Exclusive: Clint Dempsey puts Christian Pulisic’s legacy on line in upcoming World Cup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Carli Lloyd on why her analysis of USMNT will be equally critical as USWNT during World Cup

Carli Lloyd knows what it feels like to lead U.S. Soccer to the promised land. She won two World Cups with the U.S. Women’s National Team during her international career, and won two Olympic gold medals to boot. The success of the women’s national team has always run in stark contrast to the struggles of…

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USMNT rumors: Insider reports 2 MLS stars told they are off World Cup squad

The official announcement of the USMNT 2026 World Cup roster doesn’t come out until Tuesday, May 26, but the names of players who made the cut—and those who didn’t—are starting to leak out. Real Salt Lake starlet Zavier Gozo is one of the players informed he will not be on the team, according to MLS […] The post USMNT rumors: Insider reports 2 MLS stars told they are off World Cup squad appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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