Mathis Albert needed less than 20 minutes on the field to make U.S. soccer history. The 17-year-old Borussia Dortmund forward scored in stoppage time of the United States’ 4-2 victory over Chile at Energizer Park in St. Louis on September … Read more
Cavan Sullivan’s first USMNT appearance arrived before his 17th birthday, but the significance of his debut against Peru on September 26 extends beyond another entry in the national-team record book. The Philadelphia Union midfielder started at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando … Read more
The United States Men’s National Team opened its 2030 World Cup cycle with a result that offered more than three points would have in a competitive tournament. On September 26, 2026, the USMNT defeated Peru 4-1 at a sold-out Inter&Co … Read more
Peyton Miller’s first United States Men’s National Team call-up arrived at a moment when the USMNT was deliberately turning toward its next generation. On September 17, 2026, Mauricio Pochettino named the 18-year-old New England Revolution defender among 13 uncapped players … Read more
Mauricio Pochettino’s first major international window after the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with a demanding four-match sequence across the United States. The USMNT will face Peru on September 26 in Orlando, Chile on September 29 in St. Louis, Mexico … Read more
Julian Hall had already received the biggest international opportunity of his young career before he stepped onto the field at Yankee Stadium on September 18. One day after the 18-year-old Red Bull New York forward received his first senior USMNT … Read more
Stoppage time and extra time serve different purposes in soccer. Stoppage time compensates for interruptions during a period of play, while extra time is a separate stage used by some competitions to decide a tied contest. Understanding the difference makes … Read more
Mauricio Pochettino’s first USMNT roster of the 2030 World Cup cycle contains a clear message about the direction of American soccer. The 28-player group announced on September 17 includes 13 players without a senior international cap, with an average … Read more
Cavan Sullivan’s first United States Men’s National Team call-up has arrived at a significant moment for American soccer. On September 17, 2026, Mauricio Pochettino named the 16-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder to a 28-player roster for matches against Peru, Chile, Mexico … Read more
Mauricio Pochettino is no longer preparing the United States Men’s National Team for a World Cup on home soil. His new objective is considerably broader: build a team capable of competing at the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Morocco, Portugal … Read more