Official US Soccer / World Cup '26 Thread (USA vs. Mexico 3/24 in Dallas)

[DCDeacon]

From what I've read, he's played well.

Also - Justin Che called up to the national team at 17. Boom.

I sure hope that sticks and helps ward off three other national teams.

I saw one of McKenzie's games not that long ago. He looked very comfortable out there.

 

[DCDeacon]

Julian Green's goal meant Greuther Fürth skips the promotion playoffs and automatically qualify for Bundesliga next season. And now Green can attend US camp.

We were just talking about Mark McKenzie... Mark McKenzie impresses as Genk seals Champions League spot

Pulisic with an assist on Chelsea's only goal in their 2-1 loss to Villa.

 

[BillBrasky]

Big weekend for USMNT. Champions League will be full of Americans next season.

Nations League roster to drop tomorrow. I’ll be interested to see if Adams, Pulisic and Steffen are on it.

 

[siff]

Julian Green's goal meant Greuther Fürth skips the promotion playoffs and automatically qualify for Bundesliga next season. And now Green can attend US camp.

We were just talking about Mark McKenzie... Mark McKenzie impresses as Genk seals Champions League spot

Pulisic with an assist on Chelsea's only goal in their 2-1 loss to Villa.

Pretty sure I remember Green bagging a goal last year (perhaps the year prior) that kept them up in 2 Bundeliga. He'll never buy a drink again in Fürth

 

[Screamindemon3]

Dike snubbed, but incredibly strong group

 

[siff]

Surprised that Dike wasn't included - not that it's unfair, just surprised.

 

[JuiceCrewAllStar]

I don't know this Siebatcheu cat

 

[siff]

I don't know this Siebatcheu cat

On loan at Young Boys from Rennes, born in US, grew up in France.

 

[DCDeacon]

On loan at Young Boys from Rennes, born in US, grew up in France.

Actually he just signed a permanent deal with Young Boys a couple days ago.

 

[DCDeacon]

Surprised that Dike wasn't included - not that it's unfair, just surprised.

I wouldn't be surprised if Orlando said no.

 

[siff]

I wouldn't be surprised if Orlando said no.

Can they say not to a senior, non-friendly call up?

 

[JuiceCrewAllStar]

would it guess it varies by contract

 

[Screamindemon3]

Orlando can't block this call up, but I guess they could bitch about it behind the scenes?

Either way, it was announced that Dike and an unnamed player would be traveling with the squad for Nations League. I know Adams is a question mark, so probably a good chance Dike gets added. They have up until 24 hours before first match to make any roster changes.

 

[Screamindemon3]

Nations league bump, Swiss friendly loss doesn't get remembered if we beat Honduras and Mexico

 

[The Mangler]

Nations league bump, Swiss friendly loss doesn't get remembered if we beat Honduras and Mexico

It wasn’t discussed on this thread so it never happened. I was actually hoping for some reports as I didn’t see the match.

 

[Screamindemon3]

Bump I guess

 

[siff]

Bump I guess

Is it wrong of me to want a 3-4-3?

 

[siff]

Swiss friendly:

Yueill overmatched.
Cannon not good enough.
Lletget is this era's Wondo. Often scores goals by being in the right place at the right time, but doesn't otherwise offer the quality we need.

We looked disinterested, but so did the Swiss during the first 30 mins, when we outplayed them. Second half - they turned it up and completely outclassed us.

 

[Screamindemon3]

Is it wrong of me to want a 3-4-3?

Nah, think 3 in the back it suits our player pool best

 

[siff]

Nah, think 3 in the back it suits our player pool best

Yeah, Dest doesn't want to defend anyway so let's put him at wingback and let's gooooooooooooooo