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USMNT to face Brazil, Mexico, England in autumn friendlies

The U.S. national team returns to action in September with high-profile friendlies against Brazil and Mexico.

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How World Cup brought enemies Iran & USA together

When Iran faces Spain on Thursday, it will be come exactly 20 years after the most politically-charged World Cup match of all time

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Meticulous Osorio aiming to solve Mexico puzzle

The Mexican national team coach has scoured the globe looking for any edge to push Mexico past its long-standing World Cup boundaries

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MLS and USMNT players excited for lead-up to 2026

Wednesday's announcement awarding the rights to host the 2026 World Cup to the united bid has MLS players counting the days to the big event

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U.S. Soccer gets a win in Russia with 2026 decision

After failing to qualify for 2018, the U.S. federation got exactly the win it needed with the United Bid winning the hosting rights for 2026

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USMNT youngsters impress in shock draw

In a match they were expected to lose badly, the Americans gave the highly-favored French a stiff test in their final World Cup warm-up

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Fuchs wants MLS move in his future

The Austrian defender has a year left on his Leicester City contract, and is hoping to make a move to MLS to be closer to his family

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USMNT's final exam against France will be brutal

The third of the U.S. national team's three pre-World Cup friendlies sees the Americans taking on a stacked French side in its final World Cup tuneup

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Sources: Sounders closing in on Ruidiaz

The reigning MLS Western Conference champions are enduring a nightmare season, but sources tell Goal they are closing in on the World Cup striker

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The USMNT World Cup squad that could have been

With the rosters for the showpiece finalized on Monday, here is a look at the U.S. team that could have gone to Russia if it hadn't failed to qualify

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Five takeaways from USMNT's loss to Ireland: Weah the bright spot, rough day at the back

The U.S. national team suffered its first loss since failing to qualify for the World Cup, as Ireland provided the young Americans a valuable lesson

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USMNT returns to Ireland with another young squad

More than three years after having a relatively young team thrashed in Dublin, the U.S. national team is back in Ireland with an even younger team

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McKennie primed for big USMNT role after breakout season

A year after featuring for Schalke's U-19 team, the midfielder has a looming Champions League and future World Cup in his sights

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MLS Talking Points: Strugglers clash in Cali Clasico

The San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy have won a combined seven MLS Cups, but their once-great rivalry is sorely lacking as both struggle in 2018

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How will the USMNT line up against Bolivia?

Caretaker coach Dave Sarachan has several options to turn to, many of them young ones, as he decides on the lineup he will deploy in Monday's friendly

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Miazga: I'm ready for 'next level' with USMNT & Chelsea

The 22-year-old center-back is coming off an impressive season in the Eredivisie, and is embracing his role as building block for the national team

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Gooch overcomes Sunderland fall to earn U.S. return

The 22-year-old midfielder is back in the mix with the U.S. national team despite his club enduring relegation for the second straight season

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MLS Talking Points: Red Bulls visit Atlanta

League-leading Atlanta United faces yet another stiff test, this time from a Red Bulls side capable of making things tough on the MLS leaders

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Projecting the USMNT summer friendly squads

Caretaker coach Dave Sarachan has a tough task ahead as he essentially builds two squads for upcoming friendlies against Bolivia, Ireland and France

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MLS Talking Points: Cascadia derby headlines Week 11

The slumping Sounders will look to build on their midweek win in Toronto by beating the Timbers, while Atlanta takes on red-hot Orlando City

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The MLS Wrap: Growing pains for coaching newcomers

From Brad Friedel's solid start in New England, to Mikael Stahre's rough stretch in San Jose, the league's new coaches are enduring mixed results

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Red Bulls dominate midfield in derby demolition

Jesse Marsch's side won every battle there was to win in Saturday's showdown, but their control in midfield set the tone for a romp

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Vieira: I would have made 10 changes at halftime

The French coach did not mince words when describing his disappointment in his team's performance in Saturday's 4-0 Hudson River Derby defeat

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MLS Talking Points: Hudson River Derby headlines week 10

New York City FC visits Red Bull Arena for the year's first installment of MLS' New York derby, while LAFC hosts FC Dallas in a key West showdown

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Former U.S. Under-20 Gall thriving in Sweden

The one-time Columbus Crew midfielder is on a goal-scoring spree, having scored five goals in seven matches to revive his once-stalled career

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Vieira & Marsch rivalry brings spice to New York derby

The New York coaches have butted heads repeatedly over the past three years, and will renew their rivalry on Saturday

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Is Vieira ready to replace Wenger?

The former Arsenal legend has sharpened his managerial skills in three seasons in New York, establishing himself as one of the best bosses in MLS

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Trump's meddling threatens U.S. World Cup bid

The American president has publicly demanded support from allies for the United States' joint World Cup bid for 2026, a move that won't go over well

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Watch: LAFC, the birth of a club

With the new Banc of California Stadium set to open in Los Angeles on Sunday night, Goal takes a closer look at the birth of the newest MLS club.

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LAFC christens new home with late winner

Laurent Ciman's last-second free kick blast helped write the kind of ending the opening of Banc of California Stadium deserved

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Time for Pulisic to rejoin and stick with USMNT

The Borussia Dortmund star will take part in the U.S. friendly against Bolivia in May, but questions remain if he'll play in the June friendlies

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Missed chances doom TFC's CCL dream

The MLS champion had every chance to win the regional crown, but couldn't overcome a series of missed chances over two legs against Chivas

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'Salah was always a special talent'

The former Egypt manager has been impressed with how the forward has developed since working with him

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The MLS Wrap: Fire lean on rookies in big win

Veljko Paunovic turned to rookies to help the Chicago Fire knock off the New York Red Bulls and his youngsters delivered

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Van Dijk is the leader Liverpool needed - Hyypia

The Reds legend and 2005 Champions League winner heaped praise on the centre-back for his impact on their defence

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Physical Fire turn the tables on the Red Bulls

Chicago took a page out of the New York playbook, using a physical and tenacious approach to upset the Eastern Conference power

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MLS Talking Points: Seattle still searching for a win

The reigning Western Conference champions are the only MLS team without a win, something they will hope to change against Minnesota United

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Sources: USA to face England in November

The U.S. national team is loading up a stacked schedule of post-World Cup friendlies, and sources tell Goal England and Italy are in the works

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Kaku's roller-coaster week ends on a high

The Argentine playmaker earned man of the match honors in the New York Red Bulls 3-1 thumping of Montreal,

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Orlando coming together behind new dynamic duo

The forward's 99th career professional goal was also his first assisted on by his new teammate in a partnership with plenty of promise

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MLS Talking Points: Ibra and Schweini collide

The former Manchester United teammates headline a clash of stars when the LA Galaxy travel to Chicago to face the Fire

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With or without Villa, NYCFC is a powerhouse

New York City FC kept its unbeaten intact with a thrashing of Real Salt Lake, sending a message ahead of Sunday's showdown with Atlanta United

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Latest Red Bulls flop has a more encouraging feel

The New York Red Bulls have a long history of falling flat in big games, but Tuesday's CONCACAF Champions League elimination feels different

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Atlanta United's Martinez injured in training

The Venezuelan striker suffered an apparent arm injury on Wednesday during training, leaving him a doubt to face NYCFC on Sunday

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TFC's CCL run sets new MLS standard

The Canadian club still has a CCL title to play for in the final, but the MLS champ set a new standard by adding Club America to its list of triumphs

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The MLS Wrap: Schweinsteiger takes to new role

The Fire deployed the German star in central defense to help them grind out a win, but questions remain

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No Zlatan miracle for LA in loss to KC

SKC showed why it's the top team in the Western Conference by outplaying the LA Galaxy on a night when Zlatan Ibrahimovic had no miracles

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U.S. tour shines a light on Iceland's Cinderella story

A recent tour of the U.S. didn't yield wins, but it did give Americans a look at a team they might want to adopt as their own at the World Cup

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LAFC's growing pains continue with Atlanta thumping

The reigning MLS rookie of the year was the star as Atlanta United made it four wins in a row, handling LAFC its second straight loss

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MLS Talking Points: Zlatan braces for an encore

After an MLS debut that will be almost impossible to top, Zlatan Ibrahimovic could face a very telling challenge in his second LA Galaxy match

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MLS Wrap: The moment that swung Zlatan's debut

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's first MLS goal was one for the ages, but the moment that swung the first LA Galaxy-LAFC meeting took place before he entered

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'God' Zlatan produces miracle MLS debut

The Swede asked a question of his new teammates on Friday that may have them believing in a higher power after Saturday's stunning debut

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Zlatan eager to dominate MLS after injury ordeal

The first major injury of the striker's career left him missing the game he spent decades playing, and now he's in MLS eager to dominate again

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MLS Talking Points: LA rivalry set to debut

The LA Galaxy welcome Los Angeles FC to StubHub Center on Saturday in the first installment of Major League Soccer's newest rivalry

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Ibra's arrival a massive challenge for Schmid

The Swedish superstar joins his new team in Major League Soccer on Friday, and his arrival will test his new manager's abilities

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Young USMNT passes test of toughness

Facing a South American squad that wasn't interested keeping things friendly, the U.S. national team saw its young squad respond well to the challenge

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Sarachan ready to let loose USA youngsters

The caretaker coach sees a young U.S. squad brimming with confidence heading into a tough test against Paraguay on Tuesday

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Galaxy offer glimpse into future with Zlatan

Sigi Schmid's side used a 3-5-2 and it helped yield a good result in Vancouver. Will the Galaxy use the formation when the Swedish striker arrives?

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BWP may be best player in MLS history - Marsch

The New York Red Bulls coach showered his star striker with praise after his latest standout performance

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MLS Talking Points: Big test for the Loons

Minnesota United's two-game winning streak is on the line at Red Bull Arena against a tough New York side

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Is the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame voting system flawed?

Did a significant change in the Hall of Fame voting pool four years ago lead to a dramatic shift that has made it tougher for male players to get in?

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Why Zlatan's age shouldn't matter to MLS

Major League Soccer's quest to erase its "retirement league" label may take a hit, but signing the Swedish star is well worth it

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Sources: Ibrahimovic completes move to LA Galaxy

The Swedish superstar has finalized his long-rumored move to Major League Soccer on a deal that will see him leave Manchester United for the U.S.

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MLS Wrap: Orlando already under pressure

High expectations have put real pressure on Orlando City to win, making its winless start to 2018 a bit worrisome — even if it's not time to panic yet

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Pulisic's absence is good for USMNT

Christian Pulisic is the U.S. national team's unquestioned star, but his absence should allow newcomers to stake their claims to prominent roles.

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Weah headlines U.S. squad for Paraguay friendly

U.S. coach Dave Sarachan has called in a team loaded with promising youngsters, though Borussia Dortmund star Christian Pulisic will sit out the match

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Atlanta restores expectations with Vancouver win

Josef Martinez's hat trick paced the latest home romp, which helped the club reclaim a place as a league powerhouse

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MLS Talking Points: Atlanta faces tough test

After handing Houston a rare home loss, the Whitecaps are heading to another tough venue to take on Gerardo Martino's side

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Adams earns high praise for CCL showing

The 19-year-old New York Red Bulls midfielder added to his growing reputation with a stellar showing in Tuesday's CONCACAF Champions League triumph

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Three who must step up in this week's CCL deciders

Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney, Seattle Sounders star Clint Dempsey and New York Red Bulls wonder kid Tyler Adams need big CCL performances this week

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Red Bulls flex player development muscles

Saturday's 4-0 thrashing of the Portland Timbers turned into a showcase for New York's unmatched development system

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Red Bulls teenager Ben Mines shines in MLS debut

The 17-year-old winger scored a goal in his first MLS match, drawing raves for his performance in Saturday's 4-0 win against the Portland Timbers

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Could NYCFC-Galaxy be an MLS Cup preview?

Title contender New York City FC plays host to an improved LA Galaxy squad that has title aspirations of its own

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Projecting the USA squad vs. Paraguay

With no official matches to play for more than a year, the U.S. national team's March friendly feels even more like a time to experiment

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The MLS Wrap: Home fortresses penetrated

Toronto, Kansas City and Seattle are normally some of the toughest places to play in MLS, but not so in the opening weekend of the 2018 season

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LAFC makes statement with debut win in Seattle

The expansion side enjoyed a dream start to life in MLS, with Diego Rossi's winning goal and Tyler Miller's big saves sparking an season-opening upset

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Adams focused on making his own mark

The U.S. national team midfielder is still just 19, but after his breakout 2017, is ready to be a figurehead for the revamped Red Bulls

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18 key questions the 2018 MLS season will answer

Major League Soccer kicks off this weekend, and the new season should be filled with plenty of intrigue. Here is a rundown of top storylines to watch

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Moutinho poised for breakout rookie season

The first overall pick in the 2018 MLS draft has taken hold of a starting role with LAFC, and could be the top rookie in the league this season.

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LAFC 2018 season preview

Major League Soccer's newest team is still building its roster, but already boasts enough firepower to hit the ground running

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NYCFC 2018 season preview

Patrick Vieira has enjoyed two successful seasons in the Bronx, but anything short of a title will be a disappointment for the David Villa-led squad

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Sources: Ramos to work as World Cup analyst for Telemundo

The former U.S. national team standout and current U.S. Under-20 coach will be part of the Spanish-language network's coverage

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New York Red Bulls 2018 season preview

After a near-upset of Toronto FC in the 2017 MLS postseason, Jesse Marsch's side returns changed but arguably deeper than ever

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Will Durkin be the next breakout American teen?

The 18-year-old midfielder is one of the best prospects in the U.S. youth national team setup, but he's facing a tough battle for minutes

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Cordeiro must now defeat Gulati's ghost

The new U.S. Soccer president is seen by many as a status quo pick to replace Sunil Gulati, something he will have to work hard to change

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Will U.S. Soccer election really bring change?

As the U.S. Soccer presidential race gets ready to reach its final outcome, the question of whether true change is on its way continues to linger

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American teenager Amon primed for breakout in Europe

After breaking into the FC Nordsjaelland first team last fall, and impressing with the U.S. U-20s last month, Jonathan Amon is primed for a big 2018

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Zlatan a gamble LA must take

Even though signing the Swedish superstar is not without risk, it is a gamble the team must take to reclaim its old glories

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USMNT forward Rubin signs with Club Tijuana

The 21-year-old American forward will be hoping to revive his career after two tough years that have included injuries and little playing time

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New England stuck in a no-Nguyen situation

The playmaker is holding out in search of a trade away from New England, but the Revs aren't budging. Here is a closer look at the mess

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Crew trade Meram to Orlando City

The attacker has been dealt in exchange for over $1 million in allocation money as the Florida side continues its offseason attacking overhaul

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Three takeaways from USA's draw in friendly

Tyler Adams and Ike Opara were among those who impressed for the U.S. in a friendly that didn't yield great soccer, but some good individual efforts

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Forgotten man Trapp wears U.S. armband well

In a game with its share of ugly and disjointed soccer, the steady presence of the Columbus Crew midfielder stood out as an encouraging sign

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Youngsters help add buzz to drab U.S. opener

Missing the 2018 World Cup has cast a dark cloud over the USMNT's January camp and the upcoming friendly against Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Source: Stoke boosts offer for NYCFC's Harrison

The Premier League club has significantly increased its offer for the New York City FC star and recent England U-21 call-up, sources tell Goal

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MLS Wrap: FC Dallas dominates draft

FCD wasn't expected to have a busy MLS draft but saw an opportunity and pounced, paving the way for a very impressive draft-day haul

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MLS SuperDraft winners and losers

There was lots of wheeling and dealing at the 2018 MLS draft, leaving some teams as the clear winners and others who will have to wait on their fates

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LAFC facing difficult decision with top pick

The MLS expansion team has the first overall pick in Friday's MLS draft and there's no clear-cut top choice, which could lead to a trade

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Why talented foreign players won't be drafted in MLS

With only 184 international player slots available in the league, Major League Soccer teams must decide if it's worth using a spot in the draft

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Sizing up winners and losers from the MLS combine

The Spanish forward continued to boost his stock ahead of the MLS draft, while the Notre Dame product could see himself fall out of the first round

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Ramos on Gonzalez: 'If you feel Mexican, play for Mexico'

The United States U-20 coach says he tried everything to keep the Monterrey midfielder in the U.S. setup, but the decision came down to the player

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Gonzalez informs USA of switch to Mexico

The California-born midfielder is set to trade the Stars and Stripes for the green of El Tri and has notified U.S. Soccer of his decision

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El Tri ramping up pursuit of USA prospect Gonzalez

While U.S. Soccer has not confirmed a report from Mexico saying the midfielder has switched allegiances, he is now weighing his national team options

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Who is Lichaj? Meet the American who stunned Arsenal

The 29-year-old fullback helped Nottingham Forest eliminate the Gunners from the FA Cup, while writing a new high point in his decade-long pro career

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Who should the USMNT call up in January?

A new year has begun, and it's a fresh start for the U.S. national team. What will the squad look like for January's camp? Goal breaks it down ...

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RBNY trade Kljestan to Orlando City

New York has dealt away its captain for the second time in two years, trading the midfielder along with TAM for the attacker and defender

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Ibra, Rooney among potential MLS targets for 2018

Recent departures of Kaka, Andrea Pirlo and potentially Bastian Schweinsteiger leaves the league searching for some new big names in the new year.

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Meet the top 2018 MLS draft prospects

With the 2018 MLS draft less than a month away, here is a closer look at the players who MLS teams will be targeting as the top prospects available.

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How failed MLS move led Corona to America

The U.S. midfielder was once on the verge of leaving Miguel Herrera and Tijuana for the Galaxy, but now he is reunited with the coach in Mexico City

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Clásico alumni who played in MLS

Real Madrid and Barcelona have sent several players to Major League Soccer over the years, and here's a look at the star-studded list of alumni

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American in El Clasico? Pulisic can make it happen

As the Spanish giants renew one of the world's great rivalries, Americans are left to wonder when one of their own might play in the big game

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MLS to announce Nashville expansion team

The league has scheduled a news conference for Wednesday in Nashville

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Sources: Liverpool product to sign with RSL

The U.S. U-20 midfielder is set to sign a deal to stay with RSL side after impressing with the MLS club while on loan from Liverpool

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Nagbe's Atlanta move goes beyond playing field

Atlanta United's acquisition of one of Major League Soccer's most high-profile black players is a significant move and statement

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USMNT mess could drive Gonzalez into Mexico's arms

The young Monterrey midfielder is turning heads in Liga MX, but a rudderless USMNT could wind up missing the boat on a promising teenager

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Sizing up LAFC's expansion draft options

Coach Bob Bradley and general manager John Thorrington have some good players to choose from as they continue building the expansion side's squad

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MLS Wrap: Toronto FC is league's best team ever

Saturday's MLS Cup final victory helped TFC become the first MLS team to win a treble, and it solidified the club's status as best in league history

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Bradley and Altidore earn redemption together

Longtime U.S. standouts helped TFC lift its first MLS Cup title, marking their latest big moment as teammates

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Gulati denies endorsing USSF candidate

The U.S. Soccer president isn't seeking re-election, and insists he has yet to choose who he would support in the race despite reports to the contrary

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Schmetzer and Vanney set to match wits again

Toronto and Seattle's managers are set to do battle in another MLS Cup final, only this time with a much better understanding of each other

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Dempsey and Bradley set to battle for title

Clint Dempsey and Michael Bradley have played dozens of matches together, but will face each other in a title game for the first time on Saturday

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Unlikely leader has emerged in Seattle this year

The 22-year-old Seattle Sounders midfielder took a major step in 2017, emerging as a two-way threat and on-field leader for the reigning MLS champions

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Will Sounders get a shot off? They sure think so

A year after failing to register a single shot on the way to a 2016 MLS Cup final victory, the Seattle Sounders are back, and more stacked offensively

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Reyna: My son will decide his own pro future

The NYCFC sporting director and former USMNT captain says his talented teenage son will decide where and when he'll launch his career

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Gulati will continue to influence U.S. Soccer

Sunil Gulati's decision to not seek re-election as U.S. Soccer president will not end his reign as an American soccer power broker

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Altidore: I'll be ready for MLS Cup

The U.S. national team striker is determined to be in the lineup in Saturday's MLS Cup final despite the ankle injury he suffered a week ago

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MLS Wrap: Sounders have championship look

One year after lifting an MLS Cup title few saw coming, the reigning champions head back to the final looking stronger and very capable of a repeat

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Don't worry U.S. fans, World Cup can still be exciting

The U.S. isn't part of a World Cup for the first time in 32 years, but Friday's draw still gave American soccer fans plenty to look forward to

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Altidore shows heart to deliver TFC an MLS Cup return

The U.S. national team striker shook off an ankle injury long enough to score a series-clinching goal and earn some redemption after a rough stretch

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Bono's journey from USL to TFC standout

The 23-year-old goalkeeper has taken over as TFC's starting goalkeeper and developed into one of the top shot-stoppers in MLS this year

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MLS Talking Points: Giovinco's unstoppable weapon

The Italian will look to keep his free kick heroics going in Toronto FC's clash with Columbus while Houston attempts a comeback for the ages

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Vanney: MLS MVP should come from Toronto FC

The newly-minted MLS coach of the year believes his record-setting squad also deserves to have the league's top player award to be heading to Canada

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Villa, Bradley headline Goal's MLS Best XI

The Spanish star and U.S. national team captain were among the best of the best in Major League Soccer in 2017

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Goal's MLS Most Improved XI

David Accam, Matt Polster and Brandon Vincent made major improvements in 2017, playing key roles in the Chicago Fire's dramatic turnaround

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Bradley brutally honest on potential Columbus relocation

The Toronto FC captain delivered a brutally honest assessment of the state of affairs in Columbus, with the Crew potentially moving to Texas

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TFC confident after stifling Crew attack

Playing without Jozy Altidore and Sebastian Giovinco, the away side succeeded in keeping its East final first leg with Columbus a scoreless grind

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Bruin back in Houston thriving as a Sounder

The long-time Dynamo striker is back in Houston with his new team, hoping to get back to another MLS Cup final

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MLS Talking Points: Young goalkeepers collide

Alex Bono and Zack Steffen look to outdo each other as they each try to reach the MLS Cup final in their first seasons as pro starters

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Levante boss praises Shaq Moore

The 21-year-old American defender impressed in his La Liga debut, generating praise from his manager after Sunday's win against Las Palmas

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Atlanta United dominates Newcomers Best XI

Miguel Almiron and Josef Martinez headlined a quartet of Atlanta United standouts on Goal's list of the top MLS newcomers in 2017

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Marsch and the candidates to replace Porter

One of the most high-profile jobs in MLS is now available, and the Timbers should have plenty of quality candidates to fill the role

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Five takeaways from USA's draw in Portugal

Teenagers Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams shined, while John Brooks took on a leadership role in an encouraging USMNT performance to end 2017

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U.S. youngsters impress to give fans hope

The USMNT showed the highs and lows that come with playing young players against European powerhouse Portugal

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Sources: U.S. eyes event with World Cup rejects

There have been preliminary discussions about the possibility of a summer showcase featuring the nations that failed to qualify for Russia 2018

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Young USMNT looks to provide hope for future

Caretaker coach Dave Sarachan likes what he has seen from his U.S. squad in the team's first camp since failing to qualify for the World Cup

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Pulisic hits the mark with criticism of MLS

The USMNT star raised a very real and understandable concern about why more young players aren't finding opportunities to play regularly in MLS

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Tyler Adams, C.J. Sapong headline MLS Underpaid XI

The two recent U.S. national team call-ups lead the list of players who were the best bargains in MLS in 2017

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Harrison headlines Goal's MLS U-21 Best XI

The New York City FC and England U-21 winger joins a quartet of Real Salt Lake players on Goal's list of Major League Soccer's best young players

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Sources: Revs hire Friedel as head coach

The former U.S. national team goalkeeper will take over after the team fired Jay Heaps prior to the end of the 2017 campaign

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Five thoughts on U.S. squad to face Portugal

Several promising youngsters will have their chance to make a strong first impression as the U.S. national team looks to a new generation of talent

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McKennie, Sargent headline young USMNT roster

Teenage standouts Weston McKennie and Josh Sargent were among the new faces called in, while Christian Pulisic was left off the U.S. roster.

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MLS Wrap: Toronto survives Red Bulls dogfight

Toronto FC was pushed to the brink by a feisty Red Bulls side, while Houston overcame its own injury issues to knock off an injury-hit Portland

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Respect for underdog Crew continues to grow

The Columbus Crew weren't talked about much heading into the playoffs, but that has changed after adding New York City FC to their list of victims

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MLS Talking Points: Semifinal second legs

The conference finals will be set after three matches Sunday, with the New York sides facing uphill climbs to reach the final four

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Who should U.S. call in for Portugal friendly?

We still don't know who will be playing against the Cristiano Ronaldo-less Portuguese later this month, but Goal offers some ideas

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Classic Dempsey double drops Whitecaps

The Sounders needed an attacking spark in a series starved for goals, and the 34-year-old cooked up a double to deliver a big playoff victory

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Will this be Dempsey's farewell match?

With the 2018 World Cup no longer an attainable goal, the U.S. star could be ready to write the final chapter in his amazing career

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Crew romp leaves NYCFC unlikely to be saved

'Save the Crew' was the rallying cry at Mapfre Stadium on Tuesday, but it was the NYCFC defense that needed saving as the Columbus attack ran wild

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Altidore, Bradley shake USA boos in TFC win

The U.S. national team veterans heard the jeers after failing to qualify for the World Cup, but they still helped deliver a postseason win

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Whitecaps muster little in home draw

With key attackers Yordy Reyna and Cristian Techera hobbled, Vancouver had to settle for a 0-0 playoff draw at home against Seattle

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MLS playoffs conference semifinals preview

Toronto FC's clash against the New York Red Bulls and the Cascadia clash between Seattle and Vancouver headline the MLS playoff conference semifinals

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Sources: Osorio not in contact with U.S. Soccer

The Mexico manager has had no conversations of any sort with the USA about the vacant national team coaching position

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Sources: Rapids closing in on Kiwi coach

The Colorado Rapids are closing in on hiring current New Zealand coach Anthony Hudson as their new manager, sources have confirm to Goal

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MLS Wrap: Steffen headlines wild knockout round

The Columbus Crew goalkeeper turned in a playoff performance for the ages to beat Atlanta United, while New York impressed in thrashing Chicago

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Atlanta United's special season ends early

The expansion team set all sorts of records and captured the imagination of the league, but now the work must begin to build on an impressive debut

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Will Atlanta's style be a playoff gift or curse?

Tata Martino insists his team won't change a thing about how it plays to adapt to the MLS postseason, which could leave his side vulnerable

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Schweini's first MLS season should be his last

The German star made plenty of headlines in his first year with the Chicago Fire, but both he and the club should quit while they're ahead

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Will TFC win it all? Ranking the MLS playoff teams

Toronto FC is the clear-cut favorite to win its first MLS Cup, but it isn't the only team with a good chance of lifting the title in December

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Sarachan to serve as caretaker USMNT coach

Bruce Arena's former lead assistant coach with the LA Galaxy and the national team will lead the U.S. in November's friendly against Portugal

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MLS Wrap: Quakes deliver Decision Day drama

San Jose's last-minute victory provided the perfect cap to a wild final day to end the MLS regular season

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MLS Talking Points: Decision Day

Eight of the 11 MLS matches carry some sort of playoff implications on the final day of the 2017 MLS regular season

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U.S. U-17s pay price for flat showing

The Americans fell behind early, then squandered some good first-half chances on a day when England showed superior quality on both ends of the field

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U.S. U-17s relishing underdog role against England

The USA enters as an underdog against a well-known rival in Saturday's U-17 World Cup quarterfinal, but manager John Hackworth remains confident

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Harrison flying after England U-21 call

The New York City FC midfielder's stellar play in MLS helped earn him a call-up from the England youth setup — an experience he made the most of

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Sources: Atlanta to host MLS All-Star Game

Atlanta United's Mercedes-Benz Stadium will play host to the summer showcase, sources confirmed to Goal

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Reyna: U.S. Soccer 'arrogant' and 'obnoxious'

The former USMNT captain sounded off on what he sees as serious problems with American soccer in the wake of the recent World Cup qualifying disaster

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Is Tata Martino the right man to coach USA?

Atlanta United's coach has been mentioned as a candidate for the U.S. national team position, and his current players believe he could do the job

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There really is hope for future of U.S. Soccer

A week after the U.S. men's national team broke hearts by missing out on the 2018 World Cup, the Under-17 squad restored some faith with a big win

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Guzan rebounds from 'worst moment in career'

The veteran goalkeeper overcame the disappointment of the U.S. missing out on the 2018 World Cup to help his side earn a draw at Red Bull Arena

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U.S. stars try to recover in MLS action

The shock of missing out on the World Cup will be tough to get over, but the pressure of the playoff race means there isn't much time to dwell on it

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Gulati needs to step aside to save U.S. Soccer

After decades helping build U.S. Soccer into a giant compared to the organization it was before he arrived, Gulati may want to quit while he's ahead

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Arena failed miserably in his second chance

Another opportunity to coach the U.S. national team probably felt like a dream, but the dream became a nightmare with one failed match

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Who will be USA's next coach?

With the 66-year-old on his way out the door, U.S. Soccer must nail its next hire. Here is a look at potential contenders for the job ...

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Projecting the USA's 2022 World Cup squad

With the 2018 World Cup a shattered dream, the U.S. national team must look ahead to 2022. Here are the players who could lead the U.S. recovery ...

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How Arena doomed the U.S. to historic loss

The U.S. national team coach helped his side climb out of a qualifying hole, but then completely botched the match that knocked them out of qualifying

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USA players we've seen the last of

With the U.S. missing out on the 2018 World Cup, Goal takes a look at the players who we have likely seen the last of with the national team

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USA's World Cup failure must lead to changes

The U.S. didn't qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986, and the failure falls on the shoulders of players and management

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U.S. facing tricky final World Cup hurdle

The U.S. is playing the worst team in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying to secure its spot in Russia, but that seemingly simple task has been complicated

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Pulisic ready to handle hard knock life

The U.S. playmaker is drawing more and more attention from overzealous defenders, and the young star is handling the physical treatment like a pro

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Arena: UEFA teams would struggle in CONCACAF

With his USMNT enduring difficult conditions on yet another CONCACAF road trip, Arena believes world powers would find the same road a tough one

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USA stars carried into training due to flooding

The U.S. national team will likely have to deal with some rough playing conditions in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Trinidad & Tobago

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USA shifts focus to tricky T&T

The Americans are expected to beat a young Trinidad & Tobago side Tuesday to secure a place at the 2018 World Cup, but the task is a tricky one

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Yedlin evolves into lock-down right back

The Newcastle United defender has made the U.S. national team's right back position his own, giving the team its best option since Steve Cherundolo

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Five takeaways from USA romp

Jozy Altidore silenced his critics, Paul Arriola made a strong case to remain a starter, and Bruce Arena saw his attacking gamble pay off vs. Panama

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U.S. star Pulisic gets more help than Messi

The young star was at his best once again, but it was the stellar play of his teammates that helped Pulisic and the U.S. roll to a blowout victory

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USA must topple Panama's best again

The U.S. national team has won several big games against Panama's "Golden Generation," but none was as big as Friday's qualifying clash in Orlando

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U.S. U-17s poised for big World Cup

Hype around U.S. U-17 national teams has become a tradition, along with those teams failing to meet expectations. Can the 2017 edition change that?

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Boosting attack a top priority for USA

After managing just one goal in two September qualifiers, the U.S. national team heads into Friday's crucial match needing more from its offense

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Arena addresses Johnson's U.S. absence

The midfielder's exclusion from the U.S. national team for October's crucial qualifiers was a surprise, but it doesn't mean he's done with the USMNT

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USA has new weapon for WC qualifiers

After years of relying almost exclusively on systems featuring four-man back lines, the U.S. national team has enjoyed success with three in the back

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