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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · 7h

Mauricio Pochettino noticed the lack of internal competition when he took over the #USMNT last October. A year later, things have changed.

“I promise you, no one is sure that he is going to be on the roster for the 2026 World Cup.”
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USA Face Battle-Tested Ecuador With 2026 World Cup Roster Spots on the Line

Entering Friday's contest with Ecuador, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino is evaluating all of his options for the 2026 World Cup.

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · 12h

Asked #USMNT star Christian Pulisic how the extra rest he got over the summer helped him get off to a career-best start for AC Milan. He insisted there’s more to it than that.

“It’s not like I just took a break.” www.foxsports.com/stories/socc...

Christian Pulisic Talks Hot Start for AC Milan: 'I Worked Really Hard This Summer'

Asked if his hot start to the AC Milan season was due to the extra rest in the summer, Christian Pulisic took the opportunity to correct the record.

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · 16h

Austin FC head coach (and former #USMNT assistant) Nico Estévez welcomes Mauricio Pochettino and the U.S. squad back to the Texas capital.

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · 1d

Eight months before the last World Cup, Tim Ream and Haji Wright were long shots to make the #USMNT roster. Both went on to start in Qatar. Which Americans could follow their footsteps with a late push before the 2026 event begins? ⁦‪
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Why Tim Ream, Haji Wright Are Role Models For U.S. World Cup Roster Hopefuls

Tim Ream and Haji Wright barely played before the 2022 World Cup, then went on to start in Qatar. Can any 2026 roster hopefuls do the same?

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · 7d

U.S. scores three times late to stun France 3-0 at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Goals by Real Salt Lake pair Zavier Gozo and Marcos Zambrano and the Houston Dynamo’s Brooklyn Raines. #USYNT

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · 15d

#USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino has just six friendly games left before picking the American roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following a fascinating September camp, here are the 26 players best positioned to survive the final cut:
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Predicting the U.S. Men's Team World Cup Roster After September Matches

How is the U.S. men's team roster shaping up for next summer’s 48-team World Cup extravaganza?

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · 16d

#USMNT’s Damion Downs on as a sub at Anfield in the second half of Southampton’s Carabao Cup match against Liverpool.

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · 18d

Malik Tillman scores in Leverkusen’s 1-1 tie vs. Gio Reyna, Joe Scally and ‘Gladbach. Tillman and Scally (who was excellent) go 90, with Reyna a late sub. #USMNT

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · 21d

Malik Tillman starts Bayer Leverkusen’s Champions League opener at FC Copenhagen. #USMNT

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you, Rachel!

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HAR JOURNALIST @harjournalist.bsky.social · 22d

#VWFC’s @saritareports.bsky.social with an update on Tristan Blackmon.

Tristan Blackmon suffered an MCL sprain during the Forge FC match on Tuesday night. The Club’s focus is getting him ready for the MLS Cup Playoffs.

#MLS

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · 23d

#USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino inherited a “problem” a year ago. The Argentine has been tying to solve it since. A deeply reported, behind-the-scenes peek at the challenges Poch and his biggest stars have faced ahead of the all-important 2026 FIFA World Cup. www.foxsports.com/stories/socc...

Nine Months Until the World Cup. What Were the USMNT's September Lessons?

One year into Mauricio Pochettino's tenure, how has the USMNT adjusted to his process?

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · 23d

#USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino inherited a “problem” a year ago. The Argentine has been tying to solve it since. A deeply reported, behind-the-scenes peek at the challenges Poch and his biggest stars have faced ahead of the all-important 2026 FIFA World Cup. www.foxsports.com/stories/socc...

Nine Months Until the World Cup. What Were the USMNT's September Lessons?

One year into Mauricio Pochettino's tenure, how has the USMNT adjusted to his process?

www.foxsports.com

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · 23d

Sergiño Dest, Ricardo Pepi start PSV’s 2025-26 UEFA Champions League opener. #USMNT

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · Sep 9

Tonight’s #USMNT friendly against Japan gives Folarin Balogun and Josh Sargent another audition for the starting striker job at the 2026 World Cup.
"It’s a huge opportunity.”‬⁩
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'Best Foot Forward': U.S. Men's Striker Role at World Cup Still Wide Open

Who'll start in the all-important striker role for the USMNT? It's still anyone's to grab ahead of next summer's World Cup.

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · Sep 9

Atlanta’s 71,000-seat Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host a 2026 World Cup tuneup between the #USMNT and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, per multiple sources‬⁩:
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Sources: Atlanta to Host U.S. Men's Team World Cup Tune-up vs. Portugal

Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be the site of a March friendly match between the USMNT and Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal, per multiple sources.

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · Sep 8

A defensive Mauricio Pochettino directly addressed the #USMNT’s naysayers on Monday. “I like the critics when you say things that are right,” he said. “But when it’s criticism for criticism? You’re damaging your country and your players.”
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Pochettino's Message After Latest U.S. Setback? ‘We need to be positive’

Mauricio Pochettino is backing the United States going into an all-important matchup against Japan on Tuesday.

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · Sep 7

“Overall, I think we were better than South Korea,” coach Mauricio Pochettino said after the #USMNT lost Saturday’s World Cup tuneup 2-0 to Son Heung-min & Co.

Unfortunately for Poch and his players, that’s not even close to being true. ⁦‪
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U.S. In Search of Silver Linings After Sloppy Loss: 'We need to be sharper'

The U.S, men’s national team's 2-0 loss on Saturday was about as dispiriting as you can get.

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · Sep 6

Asked South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo about the ease with which his team scored its two goals against the #USMNT today: “We utilized our speed…the opponent wasn't prepared for this, maybe.”

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · Sep 6

That was…not a good performance by the #USMNT

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · Sep 6

‪Folarin Balogun, Alex Freeman and Christian Roldan also on. Tim Weah leaves the match with an injury. ‬

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · Sep 6

Chris Richards about to check in for the #USMNT.

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · Sep 6

Pulisic, Adams, Dest, Sargent, Luna and Weah all start. Blackmon gets his first cap, next to Ream. Arfsten at LB with Jedi out. #USMNT

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · Sep 6

“We don't have too much time until the World Cup,” #USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said ahead of Saturday’s friendly against South Korea. But “the main group is starting to understand what we want.”
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A Tough Test Awaits the U.S. Men's Team. What's the Bar for Success?

The scoreline may not matter, but the U.S. men's team matchup against South Korea is an invaluable opportunity.

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Doug McIntyre @dougmcintyre.bsky.social · Sep 6

“We don't have too much time until the World Cup,” #USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said ahead of Saturday’s friendly against South Korea. But “the main group is starting to understand what we want.”
www.foxsports.com/stories/socc...

A Tough Test Awaits the U.S. Men's Team. What's the Bar for Success?

The scoreline may not matter, but the U.S. men's team matchup against South Korea is an invaluable opportunity.

www.foxsports.com

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