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Really enjoyed Adam's piece, which gets at the heart of what's coming next for the USMNT: change. Maybe not right away. But a real shift in the team's squad (in terms of competition + personnel) is brewing. The big names will be around for the 2030 World Cup. But in what role? 📺

Excited to have @joeclowery.bsky.social on Club & Country to break down the USMNT's World Cup exit, MLS's return to play, and what's next for Nashville SC. Watch on YouTube tonight at 7 pm CT, and listen wherever you get your podcasts tomorrow morning!

How Orlando City use Antoine Griezmann is one of the most fascinating questions anywhere in the league as MLS nears its return. One less moving part now with McGuire gone. I like the pickup for Houston, with Ponce likely on the way out. Not a talent downgrade.

The USMNT's problem isn't just that it needs better players. It also needs different kinds of players. The U.S. keeps coming up short in developing some of the game's most important player profile. Here's why. @aclausen90.bsky.social ⤵️

can't wait for this year's messi all-star no-show suspension! we celebrate our traditions around here

Until the USMNT has more talent, don't expect World Cup success. Kids aren't touching the ball enough. There aren't enough quality coaches. Those things must change for the U.S. to be a reliable threat to make a deep run 📺

Last night's loss to Belgium was the most embarrassing USMNT performance in nearly a decade — since Couva. Virtually every U.S. player had a bad day. To lay an egg with the nation watching? Brutal. My thoughts on CNN 📺

Would be pretty neat if MLS's first season with the new calendar format was starting in two weeks right after the World Cup. Instead it's starting in a year after the rest of this season, an offseason, and a sprint season. Well planned!

LA Galaxy moving on from their best non-Riqui Puig player surely means that they have a huge move coming down the pipeline. MLS summer transfer window 🔜

Stray USMNT thoughts 🇺🇸 ▪️ Poch moving Malik Tillman from AM to CM was brilliant, I hope that's his position for club + country now ▪️ Folarin Balogun has always been that guy, just needed service ▪️ Alex Freeman showed real upside as a one-v-one defender, promising player

The USMNT's World Cup ended with a reality check — there’s not enough talent. Player pool was tested and found wanting. The 🇺🇸's best players aren't above having a bad day at a bad time. That's rarely true of the sport’s real stars. For @backheeled.com ⤵️

My family and friends don't watch soccer. They watched the USMNT at this World Cup. The same is true for so many people in the United States. Their lasting impression will be a team that never once looked like they could hang with Belgium. What an unbelievable shame.

Once again, the World Cup ends with a whimpering Round of 16 exit for the USMNT. With the nation watching in primetime, the U.S. laid an egg. On what went wrong for the 🇺🇸 and what comes next, for @backheeled.com ⤵️

The USMNT played some of its best soccer in years. It also suffered one of its most painful World Cup defeats 🇺🇸 How should this tournament be remembered? Our writers break down the biggest questions facing the U.S. after its Round of 16 exit ⤵️

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christian pulisic hitting a corner kick right to courtois is a fitting end to that half of soccer

hot malik summer it is

This has been the worst start to a USMNT game played with the team's best XI since, what, the pre-Copa America friendly loss to Colombia? Virtually every U.S. player has made a needless mistake so far.

We’re getting the USMNT’s best lineup, Balogun included. No Doku or De Bruyne in Belgium’s lineup after Rudi Garcia yanked them both early against Senegal. Bizarre choice from the Belgium manager. 🇺🇸🇧🇪

What are the USMNT's chances tonight against Belgium? A win — and World Cup quarterfinal berth for the first time in more than two decades — is truly possible 🇺🇸 U.S. look like a team on the rise. Belgium look like a team declining. 📺

FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's suspension came as a genuine shock. Now comes the fallout. I discussed the relationship between Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino that seems to have bled onto the field in one of this tournament's most controversial moments. 📺

🤯 Sensational goals! 💪 Incredible spirit! 🧱 A brick wall keeper! Cape Verde were one of the stories of the 2026 World Cup! 🦈

First half hydration break was apparently nothing but mezcal.

Utterly massive news for the USMNT. Massive. Drop-off from Balgoun to the other striker options is bigger than every other positional drop-off outside of CB and DM.

which mls team is gonna step up to the plate and bring vozinha stateside

Many — myself included — criticized Mauricio Pochettino. For leaving Pulisic + McKennie off rosters. His disregard for chemistry. His World Cup midfield picks. But credit is due: Pochettino has nailed every big choice for the USMNT this summer. For @backheeled.com ⤵️

Massive number. NFL Wildcard/NBA Finals level. Can MLS capitalize on historic US audience watching soccer? Don Garber last night on Fox pregame: “Thanks world. When it’s all over, we’ll (MLS) take it from here.” Will they? Will the right changes be made to make MLS a more appealing TV product?

Without Folarin Balogun for the Round of 16 against Belgium on Monday, Mauricio Pochettino will have to reshuffle his attack. Could we see Christian Pulisic up top? Sure. But we shouldn't. 📺

Malik Tillman was already the USMNT's surprise World Cup standout. Then he scored a free kick to secure the U.S.'s second-ever knockout round win and found himself at the center of one of the all-time great USMNT moments. 🇺🇸🇧🇦 thoughts for @backheeled.com ⤵️

We're about to go live to break down the USMNT's World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina! Come hang out with us! 🇺🇸👇

Poch goes with the expected XI for the USMNT — it’s the most talented lineup and tonight is the first time we’ve seen it since the team’s opener. With 🇧🇦 seemingly defending in a back five tonight to match the 🇺🇸’s front five in possession, off-ball movement will be key.

Tonight, the USMNT has the chance to win its first World Cup knockout round match since 2002. How will the U.S.'s clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina play out? I share my thoughts on CNN 📺🇺🇸🇧🇦 Pleasure to be on with the great @john--berman.bsky.social + @paultenorio.bsky.social.

Senegal are wrecking a Belgium team that doesn't look like they ever really showed up today. If the USMNT gets past Bosnia and Herzegovina tonight, their Round of 16 opponent is coming into focus. The good news for the U.S.? Senegal continue to inexplicably leave Nicolas Jackson out of their XI.

Which USMNT players need to impress vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina? Christian Pulisic + Sergiño Dest will be key with their one-v-one dribbling against a man-oriented 🇧🇦. Weston McKennie’s off-ball movement will be crucial to exploit gaps in the backline, too. My thoughts on CNN 📺

Love this pickup for Real Salt Lake, who can benefit from Saba's ability to run in behind. Great fit for a team that's within striking distance of a trophy this year.

Tonight, the USMNT has the chance to win its first World Cup knockout round match since 2002. How will the U.S.'s clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina play out? I share my thoughts on CNN 📺🇺🇸🇧🇦 Pleasure to be on with the great @john--berman.bsky.social + @paultenorio.bsky.social.

TSS in LA 🎙️ ⚽️ 🇺🇸

Didn't expect Rossi's time in Columbus to end this summer. So, so much work for Issa Tall and the Crew to do in this upcoming window. Wow.

🤝 Sources: Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Blake Gillingham is heading to El Paso Locomotive on loan. The 23-year-old made three MLS starts for the Dynamo in 2025, now has a chance for minutes in the USL Championship.

Traditional thinking about the USMNT at World Cups is that the deeper they go, the more overmatched they’ll be. That’s still true. But for @backheeled.com, I broke down an attacking pattern that could help Pochettino's team make a historic run 🇺🇸 ➡️ www.backheeled.com/why-usmnt-at...

The Chicago Fire are the most interesting team to watch for MLS’s second half. Does Hugo Cuypers stick around? Where else does the team add? What will Andre Franco bring upon his return? So much potential for an already strong squad.

Mauricio Pochettino's 🇹🇷 presser was illuminating: “Momentum? To play with the same team that we played against Australia & to take the risk to receive yellow card & not to play the next game?" For Poch, having his best players available >>> whatever happened on the field vs. 🇹🇷. He's right, too.

The USMNT passed its group stage test with flying colors, despite a sour ending vs. 🇹🇷 To take stock of the World Cup performance so far, @backheeled.com has awards for the 🇺🇸 MVP, best tactical move, biggest reason for optimism, concern + more. Read ⤵️

I’m thrilled to be covering the World Cup for @backheeled.com this summer. Tremendously proud of the work we’ve been doing and excited for what’s to come. 🇺🇸🇹🇷

gilberto mora is the best player on the field tonight, man just 17, what a talent

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this would be a slam dunk for every MLS team

such a delight to have @snaves.bsky.social writing for us again about picture day, butts, and jesse marsch getting on the turntables

We're about to go 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 on another episode of 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞! 🌎 ⚽️ 🎙️ On today's show... 📋 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England fail to break down Ghana! 🇵🇹 Ronaldo makes his point! 🇭🇷 Croatia claim their first win! Join us 👇