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UNITED STATES MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM

Who should coach the USMNT next? And does it even matter?

A superstar coach probably isn't realistic for the U.S. men's national team in 2023, but there's plenty of evidence as to why the identity of the next coach might not make much difference.

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How the USMNT can join FIFA's elite tier: lessons from Belgium, Chile and others who've done it

What can the United States men's national team learn from history when it comes to maximizing the achievements of a golden generation?

WILL BALOGUN PLAY FOR THE USMNT?

U.S. had talks with Balogun over switch - Hudson

Folarin Balogun is in Florida amid a serious push from U.S. Soccer for him to switch his international allegiance from England, sources told ESPN.

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Gomez: USMNT have the upper hand in Balogun pursuit

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GLOBAL SOCCER SCORES

FRIDAY'S MATCHES

MANAGERIAL VACANCY

Vinicius Jr. 'believes' Ancelotti wants to manage Brazil

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THE TOE POKE

Which strikers are out-Haalanding Haaland this season?

Erling Haaland is scoring for fun, but he's not the man with the best goal-per-game rate in Europe's top leagues this season -- or even in England.

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