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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 14h

With ESPN colleague @joeylynchy.bsky.social... On an night when Christian Pulisic was forced off after 28 minutes, Haji Wright and Cristian Roldan made their cases for World Cup roster spots. #usmnt

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USMNT World Cup roster implications: Wright, Roldan make cases

Has Haji Wright guaranteed his World Cup spot? Jeff Carlisle and Joey Lynch take a look at the major talking points from the USMNT's 2-1 win over Australia.

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 16h

Chris Richards on playing at altitude. "I'm dead." #usmnt

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 17h

Pochettino says Malik Tillman "felt something yesterday" and that's why he didn't dress. Alluded to a cramp in the hamstring. #usmnt

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 17h

Pochettino says that Pulisic felt something in his hamstring. He'll be evaluated further. #usmnt

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 18h

FT: #usmnt 2-1 Australia. Big nights for Wright and Roldan after the US fell behind. I'd say Balogun is still in the lead for the starting striker spot, but Wright making his case. Amazing to think where Roldan was two months ago, but he's in the thick of the WC roster competition now.

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 19h

Terrific through ball from Roldan on a quickly taken free kick to put Wright 1-1 and he evaded his defender and curled his shot in. #usmnt

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 19h

Goal #usmnt! It's that man Wright again.

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 19h

HT: #usmnt 1-1 Australia. US bounces back after a slow start that saw Australia go ahead 1-0. That seemed to wake the US up from its lethargy and then equalize through Wright. Not sure why US isn't trying to get behind more as the space is there. Some heavy challenges by Australia got US fired up.

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 19h

Goal #usmnt! Haji Wright with the authoritative finish after being put through by Roldan. 1-1 now.

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 19h

Looks like Luna is coming on. #usmnt

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 19h

Pulisic goes down again and looks like he's coming off. Not worth risking things further. Still disappointing not to see more of CP in this window. #usmnt

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 19h

No one really went to the ball there for the #usmnt after the initial deflection.

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 19h

Goal Australia. Jordan Bos collects a loose ball and weaves his way through the U.S. defense and scores. Basically Australia's first chance of the game. #usmnt

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 20h

Anthem time. #usmnt

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 20h

I know Sands is crafty on the ball, but I worry if there is enough bite to his game. Big test to see how much progress he's made in that area. #usmnt

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 21h

Sands gets his first cap since the 2023 Gold Cup semifinal against Panama.

First time that McKenzie, Richards and Robinson start together.

82nd cap for Pulisic, tying him with Brad Friedel, Eddie Pope and Eddie Lewis for 24th on the all-time list.

10th straight start for Matt Freese. #usmnt

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 21h

Tonight's starting XI for the #usmnt.

Freese; Miles Robinson, Richards, McKenzie; Weah, Sands, Roldan, Freeman; Pulisic, Wright, McKennie

Six changes, with a new central midfield pairing of Roldan and Sands. Looks like a 3-4-3, but we'll see once the game starts.

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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · 1d

Ever wonder how #USWNT + #USMNT:

⚽️ Schedules opponents for friendlies?
🏟️ Picks cities/stadiums for games?
🎟️ Sets ticket prices?

Here's how, including real examples of why Germany came to East Hartford, and the game that won't happen next month in Seattle — because everything is interdependent.

Inside how U.S. Soccer chooses opponents, venues, prices for USMNT and USWNT matches

USMNT and USWNT fans often complain about high ticket prices, repetitive cities and weak opponents for games, but U.S. Soccer explains everything that goes into such decisions.

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 1d

One more time for this story about Las Vegas Lights midfielder Daouda Peeters, and his comeback from Guillian-Barré syndrome. #USL-C

Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 2d

Daouda Peeters went from playing for Juventus, to being paralyzed from the waist down due to a rare neurological condition, to getting back on the field with the Las Vegas Lights of the USL-Championship. He spoke to ESPN about his long journey back.

www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Daouda Peeters: From Juventus, to paralysis, to the USL with Las Vegas

Daouda Peeters was on a fast track to success at Juventus only for a rare neurological disorder to halt his career in its tracks.

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 1d

Christian Pulisic was a full participant in training on Monday, and U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino said he hopes the player "can be available" against Australia. Tough news for Antonee Robinson, however, as he's been ruled out due to knee pain. #usmnt

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 2d

🇸🇷 Suriname had a rich soccer history cut short by tragedy & turmoil.

Now, Dutch-Surinamese players are looking to carry on the legacy of the players that came before them - becoming local heroes in the process.

My piece from Paramaribo for @espn.com: www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Dutch-born players are making Suriname's World Cup dreams a reality

Thanks to a recent change in FIFA rules, Suriname is drawing on its Dutch lineage to fuel a fight for a place in the 2026 World Cup.

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 2d

Daouda Peeters went from playing for Juventus, to being paralyzed from the waist down due to a rare neurological condition, to getting back on the field with the Las Vegas Lights of the USL-Championship. He spoke to ESPN about his long journey back.

www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Daouda Peeters: From Juventus, to paralysis, to the USL with Las Vegas

Daouda Peeters was on a fast track to success at Juventus only for a rare neurological disorder to halt his career in its tracks.

www.espn.com

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 2d

Joined at the hip. Literally. #usmnt

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 2d

One of those raw,windy fall days here in Commerce City. 24 players training while Jedi is in the gym. Zendejas returned home on Friday. Pulisic is among those training. #usmnt

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Shade 5 @shade5.bsky.social · 2d

Now that Rush has a female drummer, there will be at least one woman in the building during their concerts.

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