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USMNT Faces World Cup Pressure as Roldan Prepares for Home-Field Advantage

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Roldan’s Home-Field Advantage and the Weight of Expectation

U.S. midfielder Cristian Roldan described the 2026 World Cup as a “slightly different experience” compared to his 2022 debut, as the U.S. men’s national team prepares to open the tournament in Inglewood, California, just 14 miles from where he played high school soccer. The team faces Paraguay on Friday, with Roldan emphasizing the pressure of … Read more

USMNT World Cup Roster: Zendejas Joins Squad as Luna and Tessmann Miss Out

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The Pochettino Puzzle: Why the USMNT’s Midfield Is the Biggest Question Mark

Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man USMNT World Cup squad is official, with Alejandro Zendejas making a surprise call-up while Diego Luna, Tanner Tessmann, and Aidan Morris are left off the roster. The team’s first training camp begins this week in Georgia, where they’ll prepare for their opening World Cup match against Paraguay on June 12 in Inglewood, … Read more