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Folarin Balogun made his long-awaited return to the #USMNT in September and now, with club and country, he's hungry for more. And he could very well be the key to a deep World Cup run.

I sat down with the striker in Monaco for a wide-ranging discussion.

www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Back in form, Folarin Balogun is seeking a momentum-shifting win with the US: ‘I think we need that’
The Monaco striker speaks on a Copa América experience that left him with ‘frustration but also hunger’ to achieve more with the USMNT
www.theguardian.com
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jtannenwald.bsky.social
Matt Turner knows what he has to do to regain the #USMNT starting goalkeeper job.

A big interview - with all his usual candor - about how his form fell, leaving Crystal Palace, and working to get back on the field for Mauricio Pochettino before the World Cup:

www.inquirer.com/soccer/matt-...
Matt Turner knows what he has to do to regain the USMNT’s starting goalkeeper job
After facing the Union on Saturday, Turner spoke at length with The Inquirer about why he returned to MLS, and what it will take to regain Mauricio Pochettino's confidence as the World Cup nears.
www.inquirer.com
sanjaysujan.bsky.social
“It would have been a lot tougher to quit basketball if I knew that two years later, I’d be a freshman in college making more than some of my favorite athletes are making overseas.” - Chris Richards

My piece on how $$$$$$$$ in college 🏀🏈 could impact ⚽ participation and the #USMNT ➡️ bit.ly/46GQWIN
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What if our best athletes... keep playing other sports? I spoke to Chris Richards, Alex Freeman and Kyle Martino about how participation in soccer and the #USMNT could be impacted by the new era of #NCAA athletes being paid.

sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
What if our 'best athletes' never choose soccer? How NIL money could shape the USMNT's future
The NIL era is reshaping choices for young athletes — and raising the question: what does that mean for the U.S. men's national team?
sports.yahoo.com
sanjaysujan.bsky.social
What if our best athletes... keep playing other sports? I spoke to Chris Richards, Alex Freeman and Kyle Martino about how participation in soccer and the #USMNT could be impacted by the new era of #NCAA athletes being paid.

sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
What if our 'best athletes' never choose soccer? How NIL money could shape the USMNT's future
The NIL era is reshaping choices for young athletes — and raising the question: what does that mean for the U.S. men's national team?
sports.yahoo.com
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What will Mauricio Pochettino's next USMNT roster look like?

According to the manager, we can expect less experimentation and potentially fewer MLS call-ups 🇺🇸

@sanjaysujan.bsky.social projects the full October squad ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/projecting-m...
Projecting Mauricio Pochettion's USMNT next roster: Who will make the cut in October?
Plenty of big decisions are yet to be made as the World Cup nears.
www.backheeled.com
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When Mauricio Pochettino was hired, many believed he'd prioritize the USMNT's European-based players.

Instead, Pochettino has started a "different process" by reshaping the team's hierarchy.

Will his efforts pay off?

Players weigh in on the 🇺🇸's new direction ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mauricio-poc...
No untouchables for Pochettino: How a new locker room hierarchy is changing the USMNT
Mauricio Pochettino has been ripping up his team’s hierarchy. Will his efforts pay off at the World Cup?
www.backheeled.com
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cboehm.bsky.social
'Celo!

The iconic Marcelo Balboa gets his Rapids jersey retired tonight.

I can't say this about everyone on his level of fame and achievement: MB is a mensch - a high-quality individual, and very deserving of this and all the other flowers.
burgundywave.bsky.social
Something new next to the Colorado Rapids bench:
sanjaysujan.bsky.social
but at least bring him on when you need a goal late.. hopefully we’re not still talking about it next szn
jtannenwald.bsky.social
Indiana Vassilev is concussed.

Cavan Sullivan isn't starting against a team that will kick him into the Passaic. (Despite @sanjaysujan.bsky.social's protests)

David Vazquez is gone to San Diego. (Despite @johnkickback.bsky.social's protests)

Sal Olivas played 69 minutes for Union II last night.
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backheeled.com
Which USMNT players have the most to gain during this European season ahead of the World Cup?

From midfielders fighting for their place to rising young talents, we examine a group of players who can raise their stock in the eyes of Mauricio Pochettino.

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www.backheeled.com/usmnt-player...
The USMNT players with the most to gain in Europe ahead of the 2026 World Cup
These five players can raise their stock in the eyes of Mauricio Pochettino.
www.backheeled.com