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What advanced stats say about every USMNT World Cup game since 1990
The U.S. men's World Cup exit was the latest in a long string of disappointments ... or was it? Let's look at the numbers behind all their tournament appearances since '90 to get the real story.

Poch or no Poch, USMNT needs a coach, and soon
Is Mauricio Pochettino still the USMNT's coach? That's the question for U.S. Soccer, which needs an answer soon.

Top Headlines
Return of Zidane
Zidane is back! After five years away, what will he do as France boss?

Don't be fooled by Klopp's, Zidane's new international jobs: Club soccer is still king


Transfer Talk
Transfer rumors, news: Vinícius Jr. set to stay at Real Madrid, despite Arsenal interest

Men's transfer grades: Man City get B- for club-record Anderson deal


Preparing for a new season
The 5 most pressing issues facing Man United on their preseason tour of Europe

'I was surprised': Kerkez on Slot's exit and how Iraola is changing Liverpool

Global Soccer scoreboard
Would the U.S. actually win the World Cup if its best athletes played soccer?


Where every team stands
MLS Power Rankings: Can Lewandowski propel Chicago up the order?


Back on top
NWSL Power Rankings: Spirit reclaim No. 1 spot after Gotham FC falter


Reformer or rinleader
A decade on, what is Infantino's legacy as FIFA president?

Top Headlines
- Sources: UEFA weighs WC boycott over FIFA plan
- USMNT's Berhalter joins Middlesbrough from Caps
- Freese not over Belgium loss despite MLS return
- Zidane named France coach, first job since 2021
- Barça prez Laporta recovering from heart issue
- Mancini returning as Italy coach, Ranieri new TD
- Fake GK injury rule to trial in England this season
- Rodri completes surgery amid Madrid speculation
- 📈 Ranking every Premier League jersey released
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