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Would the USMNT actually win the World Cup if the best U.S. athletes played soccer?
Every time the USMNT gets knocked out of a World Cup, the question comes up: What if our best U.S. athletes played soccer? Here's why that flight of fancy would never actually work out.
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Will Pochettino leave USMNT role?
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Top Headlines
The truth of the matter
Don't be fooled by Klopp, Zidane's new international jobs: Club soccer is still top of the game
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How they stack up
Ranking all 23 World Cups from worst to best ... where does 2026 fit?
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Can MLS capitalize on World Cup fervor in the U.S.?
Transfer Talk
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool and PSG to open Barcola talks
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Men's transfer grades: Man City get B- for club-record Anderson deal
Must-see from NWSL
Maja Lardner heads in her second goal as Racing Louisville upsets Angel City
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Trinity Rodman and Sofia Cantore combine for a brilliant Spirit goal
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On the move?
Kirkland: Vinícius Jr. holds all the cards in contract negotiations with Real Madrid
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Why Vinícius Jr. is linked with a move to Arsenal
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Depth a concern?
Iraola shown early warning sign: Liverpool must sign defenders
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Back in the game
Forget whether Germany need Klopp. Does Klopp need Germany?
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Top Headlines
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- Sources: Madrid to sign Diomande in $153m deal
- Pirlo says he won't coach Italy amid betting ties
- Alonso asks for patience as Chelsea reign begins
- Olmo rejects Ayala apology for WC confrontation
- Argentina boss Scaloni defends 'warriors' after WC
- Inter Miami's Berterame discharged from hospital
- Sources: Arsenal explore move for Vinícius Júnior
- 👀 Barcelona, Kobe brand collab for new away kit
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Grading the 2026 World Cup from Spain's A to Infantino's F
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Cristiano Ronaldo goal tracker: Road to 1,000 career goals
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
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