U.S. men's soccer teamMauricio Pochettino says Cavan Sullivan is ‘ready’ for his USMNT run alongside the team’s new generation“I think he’s doing really well in Philadelphia, and that is why he is here," Pochettino said of the 16-year-old Union phenom. "He’s mature enough on the field to be there and to compete.”Jonathan Tannenwald Union alum Auston Trusty embraces being a USMNT role model for Cavan Sullivan and Neil PierreJonathan Tannenwald For all the hype, Cavan Sullivan has genuinely earned his moment on the USMNT’s biggest stageJonathan Tannenwald Neil Pierre could be on the cusp of his next star turn as he heads to his first USMNT campJonathan Tannenwald Cavan Sullivan earns his first USMNT call-up, as do Union teammates Neil Pierre and Frankie WestfieldJonathan Tannenwald AdvertisementMauricio Pochettino praises the Union’s young stars, and opens the door to USMNT call-ups“Philadelphia has good young players, good kids, that maybe we will call a few [of],” Pochettino said, as the time nears for him to pick his roster for the U.S. team's games in September and October.Jonathan Tannenwald Will Cavan Sullivan’s latest highlight-reel goal lead to a USMNT call-up? The drumbeat is growing.With just a few weeks to go until Mauricio Pochettino picks his team for the U.S.' fall friendlies, Sullivan is making a big case. So are Neil Pierre, Frankie Westfield, and other Union players.Jonathan Tannenwald Cavan Sullivan and the Union won’t win the Leagues Cup this year, but they’ll still gain something bigSullivan, Frankie Westfield, Neil Pierre, and more Union players have shown their potential to help the U.S. national team as it starts to build toward the 2028 Olympics and 2030 World Cup.Jonathan Tannenwald U.S. Soccer still isn’t saying much about the ongoing Gianni Infantino FIFA scandalCEO JT Batson said he hadn’t seen a report that the U.S. and other Concacaf nations are considering pulling support for Infantino’s reelection. He had more to say about rehiring Mauricio Pochettino.Jonathan Tannenwald Here’s how Mauricio Pochettino will start his second term with the USMNTFIFA’s new national team calendar for the 2030 men’s World Cup cycle has a four-game window in late September and October. The U.S. has lined up some interesting opponents. Jonathan Tannenwald Mauricio Pochettino stays on as USMNT manager, and promises things won’t stay the samePochettino has agreed to a new deal through the 2030 World Cup. He signaled he intends to see it out, and that he might now live full-time in the U.S. But those are just two of many quesitons.Jonathan Tannenwald Brenden Aaronson looks back at the World Cup, and ahead to his future with the USMNT and Leeds UnitedThe Medford native is back with Leeds amid its preseason tour of the U.S. He called the abrupt end to the World Cup "an opportunity lost," but is optimistic about his future for club and country.Jonathan Tannenwald OpinionWant to win a World Cup, America? Start doing better by the kids. And their parents, too. If there isn’t more of a fight to make sure that the status quo doesn’t become the legacy of this World Cup, history looks bound to repeat itself in four years. Kerith Gabriel | Columnist This World Cup served as the ultimate proof of how big global soccer stars have become in AmericaIn a country that loves star power, the bevy of stars on display and the masses cheering for them all proved just far this World Cup has broken through in America.Jonathan Tannenwald As the Union resume their season, Cavan Sullivan knows the spotlight on him will only grow moreThe 16-year-old is well aware he’s on lists of top U.S. prospects for the 2030 World Cup. For now, he’s focused on getting his club’s season back on track.Jonathan Tannenwald The USMNT-Belgium World Cup game drew over 50 million viewers despite the blowout lossThe combined audience on Fox and Telemundo was the biggest for a television event since Super Bowl LX, and bigger than both of this year’s NFL conference championship games.Jonathan Tannenwald Christian Pulisic suffered a leg microfracture in the USMNT’s loss to BelgiumA person familiar with the injury told the Associated Press that Pulisic will be sidelined for several weeks with a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula.Ronald Blum, Associated Press As Folarin Balogun reflects on his world exploding, Belgium rejoices over beating the U.S.It isn’t Balogun's fault that he’ll be forever known as the player whom President Trump lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to get back on the field. But it gave Belgium the motivation needed. Jonathan Tannenwald OpinionClimate denial is what history will remember about July 4, 2026 | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, Trump finds a way to ruin the World Cup after all.Will Bunch | Columnist The hype train of a ‘golden generation’ of U.S. players and their $6 million coach crashes out of the World CupChristian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, and others didn't deliver in the big moments. And since Mauricio Pochettino didn't lead the way to history, should U.S. Soccer go for another big-name manager?Jonathan Tannenwald See more storiesAdvertisement
Mauricio Pochettino says Cavan Sullivan is ‘ready’ for his USMNT run alongside the team’s new generation“I think he’s doing really well in Philadelphia, and that is why he is here," Pochettino said of the 16-year-old Union phenom. "He’s mature enough on the field to be there and to compete.”Jonathan Tannenwald
Mauricio Pochettino says Cavan Sullivan is ‘ready’ for his USMNT run alongside the team’s new generation“I think he’s doing really well in Philadelphia, and that is why he is here," Pochettino said of the 16-year-old Union phenom. "He’s mature enough on the field to be there and to compete.”Jonathan Tannenwald
Union alum Auston Trusty embraces being a USMNT role model for Cavan Sullivan and Neil PierreJonathan Tannenwald
Union alum Auston Trusty embraces being a USMNT role model for Cavan Sullivan and Neil PierreJonathan Tannenwald
For all the hype, Cavan Sullivan has genuinely earned his moment on the USMNT’s biggest stageJonathan Tannenwald
For all the hype, Cavan Sullivan has genuinely earned his moment on the USMNT’s biggest stageJonathan Tannenwald
Neil Pierre could be on the cusp of his next star turn as he heads to his first USMNT campJonathan Tannenwald
Neil Pierre could be on the cusp of his next star turn as he heads to his first USMNT campJonathan Tannenwald
Cavan Sullivan earns his first USMNT call-up, as do Union teammates Neil Pierre and Frankie WestfieldJonathan Tannenwald
Cavan Sullivan earns his first USMNT call-up, as do Union teammates Neil Pierre and Frankie WestfieldJonathan Tannenwald
Mauricio Pochettino praises the Union’s young stars, and opens the door to USMNT call-ups“Philadelphia has good young players, good kids, that maybe we will call a few [of],” Pochettino said, as the time nears for him to pick his roster for the U.S. team's games in September and October.Jonathan Tannenwald
Mauricio Pochettino praises the Union’s young stars, and opens the door to USMNT call-ups“Philadelphia has good young players, good kids, that maybe we will call a few [of],” Pochettino said, as the time nears for him to pick his roster for the U.S. team's games in September and October.Jonathan Tannenwald
Will Cavan Sullivan’s latest highlight-reel goal lead to a USMNT call-up? The drumbeat is growing.With just a few weeks to go until Mauricio Pochettino picks his team for the U.S.' fall friendlies, Sullivan is making a big case. So are Neil Pierre, Frankie Westfield, and other Union players.Jonathan Tannenwald
Will Cavan Sullivan’s latest highlight-reel goal lead to a USMNT call-up? The drumbeat is growing.With just a few weeks to go until Mauricio Pochettino picks his team for the U.S.' fall friendlies, Sullivan is making a big case. So are Neil Pierre, Frankie Westfield, and other Union players.Jonathan Tannenwald
Cavan Sullivan and the Union won’t win the Leagues Cup this year, but they’ll still gain something bigSullivan, Frankie Westfield, Neil Pierre, and more Union players have shown their potential to help the U.S. national team as it starts to build toward the 2028 Olympics and 2030 World Cup.Jonathan Tannenwald
Cavan Sullivan and the Union won’t win the Leagues Cup this year, but they’ll still gain something bigSullivan, Frankie Westfield, Neil Pierre, and more Union players have shown their potential to help the U.S. national team as it starts to build toward the 2028 Olympics and 2030 World Cup.Jonathan Tannenwald
U.S. Soccer still isn’t saying much about the ongoing Gianni Infantino FIFA scandalCEO JT Batson said he hadn’t seen a report that the U.S. and other Concacaf nations are considering pulling support for Infantino’s reelection. He had more to say about rehiring Mauricio Pochettino.Jonathan Tannenwald
U.S. Soccer still isn’t saying much about the ongoing Gianni Infantino FIFA scandalCEO JT Batson said he hadn’t seen a report that the U.S. and other Concacaf nations are considering pulling support for Infantino’s reelection. He had more to say about rehiring Mauricio Pochettino.Jonathan Tannenwald
Here’s how Mauricio Pochettino will start his second term with the USMNTFIFA’s new national team calendar for the 2030 men’s World Cup cycle has a four-game window in late September and October. The U.S. has lined up some interesting opponents. Jonathan Tannenwald
Here’s how Mauricio Pochettino will start his second term with the USMNTFIFA’s new national team calendar for the 2030 men’s World Cup cycle has a four-game window in late September and October. The U.S. has lined up some interesting opponents. Jonathan Tannenwald
Mauricio Pochettino stays on as USMNT manager, and promises things won’t stay the samePochettino has agreed to a new deal through the 2030 World Cup. He signaled he intends to see it out, and that he might now live full-time in the U.S. But those are just two of many quesitons.Jonathan Tannenwald
Mauricio Pochettino stays on as USMNT manager, and promises things won’t stay the samePochettino has agreed to a new deal through the 2030 World Cup. He signaled he intends to see it out, and that he might now live full-time in the U.S. But those are just two of many quesitons.Jonathan Tannenwald
Brenden Aaronson looks back at the World Cup, and ahead to his future with the USMNT and Leeds UnitedThe Medford native is back with Leeds amid its preseason tour of the U.S. He called the abrupt end to the World Cup "an opportunity lost," but is optimistic about his future for club and country.Jonathan Tannenwald
Brenden Aaronson looks back at the World Cup, and ahead to his future with the USMNT and Leeds UnitedThe Medford native is back with Leeds amid its preseason tour of the U.S. He called the abrupt end to the World Cup "an opportunity lost," but is optimistic about his future for club and country.Jonathan Tannenwald
OpinionWant to win a World Cup, America? Start doing better by the kids. And their parents, too. If there isn’t more of a fight to make sure that the status quo doesn’t become the legacy of this World Cup, history looks bound to repeat itself in four years. Kerith Gabriel | Columnist
OpinionWant to win a World Cup, America? Start doing better by the kids. And their parents, too. If there isn’t more of a fight to make sure that the status quo doesn’t become the legacy of this World Cup, history looks bound to repeat itself in four years. Kerith Gabriel | Columnist
This World Cup served as the ultimate proof of how big global soccer stars have become in AmericaIn a country that loves star power, the bevy of stars on display and the masses cheering for them all proved just far this World Cup has broken through in America.Jonathan Tannenwald
This World Cup served as the ultimate proof of how big global soccer stars have become in AmericaIn a country that loves star power, the bevy of stars on display and the masses cheering for them all proved just far this World Cup has broken through in America.Jonathan Tannenwald
As the Union resume their season, Cavan Sullivan knows the spotlight on him will only grow moreThe 16-year-old is well aware he’s on lists of top U.S. prospects for the 2030 World Cup. For now, he’s focused on getting his club’s season back on track.Jonathan Tannenwald
As the Union resume their season, Cavan Sullivan knows the spotlight on him will only grow moreThe 16-year-old is well aware he’s on lists of top U.S. prospects for the 2030 World Cup. For now, he’s focused on getting his club’s season back on track.Jonathan Tannenwald
The USMNT-Belgium World Cup game drew over 50 million viewers despite the blowout lossThe combined audience on Fox and Telemundo was the biggest for a television event since Super Bowl LX, and bigger than both of this year’s NFL conference championship games.Jonathan Tannenwald
The USMNT-Belgium World Cup game drew over 50 million viewers despite the blowout lossThe combined audience on Fox and Telemundo was the biggest for a television event since Super Bowl LX, and bigger than both of this year’s NFL conference championship games.Jonathan Tannenwald
Christian Pulisic suffered a leg microfracture in the USMNT’s loss to BelgiumA person familiar with the injury told the Associated Press that Pulisic will be sidelined for several weeks with a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula.Ronald Blum, Associated Press
Christian Pulisic suffered a leg microfracture in the USMNT’s loss to BelgiumA person familiar with the injury told the Associated Press that Pulisic will be sidelined for several weeks with a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula.Ronald Blum, Associated Press
As Folarin Balogun reflects on his world exploding, Belgium rejoices over beating the U.S.It isn’t Balogun's fault that he’ll be forever known as the player whom President Trump lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to get back on the field. But it gave Belgium the motivation needed. Jonathan Tannenwald
As Folarin Balogun reflects on his world exploding, Belgium rejoices over beating the U.S.It isn’t Balogun's fault that he’ll be forever known as the player whom President Trump lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to get back on the field. But it gave Belgium the motivation needed. Jonathan Tannenwald
OpinionClimate denial is what history will remember about July 4, 2026 | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, Trump finds a way to ruin the World Cup after all.Will Bunch | Columnist
OpinionClimate denial is what history will remember about July 4, 2026 | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, Trump finds a way to ruin the World Cup after all.Will Bunch | Columnist
The hype train of a ‘golden generation’ of U.S. players and their $6 million coach crashes out of the World CupChristian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, and others didn't deliver in the big moments. And since Mauricio Pochettino didn't lead the way to history, should U.S. Soccer go for another big-name manager?Jonathan Tannenwald
The hype train of a ‘golden generation’ of U.S. players and their $6 million coach crashes out of the World CupChristian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, and others didn't deliver in the big moments. And since Mauricio Pochettino didn't lead the way to history, should U.S. Soccer go for another big-name manager?Jonathan Tannenwald
