USMNT having Malik Tillman’s back shows connection, Poch says

Jeff CarlisleJul 1, 2025, 05:54 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. ST. LOUIS – United States manager Mauricio Pochettino lauded the…

Has the USMNT found its next No. 10? Malik Tillman has the keys once earmarked for Gio Reyna

MINNEAPOLIS — The buzzword was “generational talent.” The possibilities, everyone agreed, were limitless. The U.S. men’s national team had been starving for a creative No. 10, and up through the…

USMNT learning how to fight through adversity at Gold Cup

Jeff CarlisleJun 30, 2025, 09:09 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — As Mike Tyson once opined, everyone has…

USMNT keeper saves 3 in Gold Cup win over Costa Rica

United States goalkeeper Matt Freese said he was well prepared and had studied up on penalties after providing three saves in a dramatic 4-3 shootout win over Costa Rica in…

Freese the difference-maker as USMNT grinds out another Gold Cup victory

Thanks to three saves from goalkeeper Matt Freese in a dramatic penalty shootout against Costa Rica in a Gold Cup quarterfinal, the United States earned a comeback win after a…

Lionel Messi leads MLS All-Star Team, USMNT well represented

Inter Miami players Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba have been named to the 26-player Major League Soccer All Star roster set to compete against the best of Liga MX at…

USMNT completes ‘perfect’ group stage that was anything but

ARLINGTON, Texas — If we’re looking only at the numbers themselves, there should be no complaints about the United States’ perfect three-for-three group stage run in the 2025 Gold Cup.…

Richards saves the day for the USMNT, but questions remain

AUSTIN, Texas — The first half was a brutal watch for those sitting in the stands at a half-full Q2 Stadium. Battling with a stiflingly humid 96-degree evening, the U.S.…

Pochettino: USMNT not playing to get revenge on critics

AUSTIN, Texas — United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said he’s not seeking vengeance against his critics after a positive start for the men’s national team in the 2025 Gold Cup.…

USMNT eases pressure with big win, but tougher tests ahead

Jeff CarlisleJun 16, 2025, 10:32 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. SAN JOSE, Calif. — After a turbulent run-up to this…