Yes, it's early - there are still three more games left in this window alone - but one can't help be excited by the 11 international debuts that were handed out in the #usmnt 's 4-1 win over Peru. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
There's a palpable sense of excitement surrounding the USMNT's young guns
The 2030 World Cup may be a long way away but, after Mauricio Pochettino handed out 11 debuts on Saturday, the sense of excitement around the USMNT camp is hard to ignore.
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Poch "so proud" as eight teens make debut in the #usmnt 's 4-1 victory over Peru. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Pochettino 'so proud' as 8 teens debut in USMNT rout of Peru
United States manager Mauricio Pochettino said he was "so proud" of the performance turned in by his young side in its 4-1 triumph over Peru, and that the team's play gave him goosebumps at times.
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Full-throated version of “Country Roads” now echoing around the stadium. #usmnt
FT: #usmnt 4-1 Peru. Goals from Tillman, Hall & Berhalter seal the win,though the penalty call for Malik was dubious. Thought the U.S. deserved it though as they looked to be in control for much of the match. Lots to be encouraged about, but it’s still early in window & in these players’ careers.
Goal #usmnt! Berhalter with a tremendous hit from distance makes it 4-1. That puts a shine on it.
Goal #usmnt! A Julian Hall special. Ball is half cleared to Jedi, who hits a dart to Berhalter out wide on the right, and his cross finds Hall at the far post for a gutsy finish. 3-1 now to the U.S.
Penalty to the #usmnt! Albert, who had just come on as a sub, gets hauled down by Jesus Pretell, though it looked like it was outside the box. With no VAR the call stands. Tillman to take...and scores! 2-1 now to the U.S.
Kochen coming on for Freese to make his #usmnt debut. Everything else looks the same.
HT: #usmnt 1-1 Peru. Half was a bit all over the place, as one might expect given the new players on display. There was some encouraging dynamic play from the likes of Reyna, Ellis and yes, Sullivan. Some inexperience showed too via Campbell (on the ball) and Miller really struggling in the air.
Sullivan gets booked after colliding with Gallese on a loose ball. Looked like he got pushed into him a bit. #usmnt
Goal Peru. Peru had looked threatening since the goal. Campbell with a poor giveaway, Peru kept it and cross finds Lapadula at the back post (with Miller the wrong side of him) to head home. 1-1 now.
Goal #usmnt! Reyna serves in a freekick and it's the new kid Ellis with a flick header in off the post. The U.S. breaks on top.
Biggest ovations are for former Orlando defender Alex Freeman and current Orlando forward Justin Ellis. No surprise there. #usmnt
Cavan gets the start. Other debutantes are Peyton Miller and Justin Ellis. Veteran Yunus Musah comes in from the cold. #usmnt
U.S. Soccer Men's National Team@usmnt.ussoccer.com · yesterdayYOUR O-TOWN ELEVEN. #USMNT x The Home Depot
Just wanted to hold my hand up and apologize for getting the facts wrong on saying Cavan Sullivan would be the second youngest player to play for the USMNT if he plays during this window. In addition to Freddy Adu, Mike Slivinski and Mark Jonas were younger. My bad.
A U.S. Soccer spokesperson says Richards underwent a precautionary evaluation this morning, but has now been cleared to resume training. No data as to the extent he actually trained, given that this info arrived after the official media window to watch training ended. #usmnt
Jeff Carlisle@jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 3d agoThe #usmnt players feel the burn. No sign of Chris Richards tho. Checking…
Mauricio Pochettino says Cavan Sullivan is ready to play for the #usmnt, but was non-committal as to whether he would start. “[Sullivan] is doing really well in Philadelphia and that's why he's here. He's mature enough on the field.”
The Columbus Crew announces that Crew 2 manager Federico Higuain has been fired following an incident of misconduct towards a female referee. Crew GM Issa Tall: “Our Club’s standards of what’s expected from a leader for one of our teams have not been met." #Crew96 www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Columbus Crew 2 fires Higuain after fallout from ref abuse
The Columbus Crew announced that Crew 2 manager Federico Higuain has been fired for cause, effective immediately, in the wake of his suspension by MLS NEXT Pro following an incident of misconduct towards a female referee.
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Ricardo Pepi calls his injury a "minor setback" and that his recovery has already started. #usmnt www.espn.com/soccer/story...
USMNT's Ricardo Pepi calls injury minor setback, says recovery started
United States men's national team and PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi on Tuesday called his injury a "minor setback," and said he has already started his recovery to return to action with his club.
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Piece has been updated to reflect the latest version of the U.S. Soccer Policy manual regarding "Gross Misconduct Towards Match Officials". Higuain's suspension is the minimum as spelled out in the policy.
Jeff Carlisle@jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · last wk.The Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) ripped MLS NEXT Pro's handling of an incident that sources say involved Crew 2 manager Federico Higuain. PSRA says Higuain committed 2 "deliberate acts of physical abuse & sexism towards a female referee." #Crew96 www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Gio Reyna on what it's like to have so many young players on the #usmnt roster. "It makes me feel a little bit old, but it's nice to have a lot of them here." www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Sebastian Berhalter, Gio Reyna take on veteran roles for young USMNT squad
USMNT midfielders Sebastian Berhalter and Giovanni Reyna said they are both getting used to taking on the roles of veteran leaders, with the 23-year-old Reyna stating that the change "makes me feel a little bit old."
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Since some of you are asking...Best I can tell, Downs last goal in a competitive match came with FC Koln on April 20, 2025 in a 2. Bundesliga match against SC Preußen Munster. #usmnt
SuperheroDeuce@superherodeuce.bsky.social · last wk.I'm not asking this to throw shade, but as a genuine question: When was his last goal scored in a competitive match?
INBOX: The #usmnt has added St. Louis City forward Damion Downs to the roster for the September/October international window. This was necessitated by the injury suffered by PSV Eindhoven forward Ricardo Pepi in today's match against FC Twente. #StLCitySC #AllForCity
The Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) ripped MLS NEXT Pro's handling of an incident that sources say involved Crew 2 manager Federico Higuain. PSRA says Higuain committed 2 "deliberate acts of physical abuse & sexism towards a female referee." #Crew96 www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Sources: Higuain at center of refs union beef with MLS NEXT Pro
The union that represents MLS and USL referees, launched a scathing critique of MLS NEXT Pro over its handling of an incident in which a coach committed what it described as "two deliberate acts of physical abuse and sexism towards a female referee."
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Our statement regarding MLS NEXT Pro and their handling of a recent disciplinary issue:
Not that anyone was expecting a different outcome, but here is official confirmation of Noahkai Banks' change of association from the U.S. to Germany. #usmnt
