A soccer salute to an absolute legend. Well done Michael!

With the 2026 World Cup cycle over, it's time to say goodbye to some longtime #usmnt stalwarts. It's also the moment to see which young prospects are ready to step in and try to claim a foothold, so here's a look at 30 players who could take the field in 2030. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

From ESPN colleague Sam Borden... This summer was Christian Pulisic's moment, but for a number of reasons, he failed to meet it. #usmnt www.espn.com/soccer/story...

After a World Cup that was enough to induce a case of whiplash, here's the #usmnt report card. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

MLS Cup-winning coach and former U.S. international Steve Cherundolo has been named manager of the U.S. U-23 national team that will represent the U.S. at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He was most recently manager of #LAFC. #usmnt www.espn.com/soccer/story...

The #USMNT's Round of 16 exit means they get $16M in prize money (prizes increased from original December announcement). Per CBAs, they + #USWNT's 26 players at 2027 WC each get 40% of that. How that breaks down, and what's ahead for prize sharing in 2027 (Infantino had previously teased equal $)👇

Source tells me that the suspensions were for violation of FIFA match protocols and people being in designated areas where they weren't allowed related to the Bosnia match. No physical altercation took place. #usmnt www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Statement from US Soccer re: Mauricio Pochettino: "We had positive conversations with Mauricio before the World Cup about the future. We agreed we would continue those conversations following a chance to rest and reflect post World Cup..." (1/2) #usmnt

Injured Pulisic "disappointed with myself" as World Cup ends. #usmnt www.espn.com/soccer/story...

The #usmnt had high hopes ahead of its World Cup round of 16 matchup against Belgium. It was given a sobering lesson instead, suffering a brutal 4-1 defeat to the Red Devils. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

FT: #usmnt 1-4 Belgium. An absolute butt-kicking. The U.S. was never in this match. Turns out the March defeat to Belgium was a better predictor than anyone wanted to admit. Just a depressing way to exit the tournament.

Oh my. Goal Belgium, and it's a howler. Long ball makes it all the way to Freese, he chests it, but then hesitates, allowing De Ketelaere to tackle it away and Vanaken slots past Ream who can't get his feet right. Pretty much sums up the game. #usmnt

Gio on for Dest. Not a surprise. #usmnt

HT: #usmnt 1-2 Belgium. Don't be fooled by the score. Belgium should be up by multiple goals. Trossard and Lukebakio running riot and De Ketelaere finishing with aplomb. Poch needs to sort this out. Team looks timid. He can start by subbing Dest who has been awful. US right side getting overrun.

And just like that De Ketelaere puts Belgium back in front. Towers above Ream to nod home Trossard's cross. Ugh. Dest did nothing to prevent the cross and Freeman comes over too late to help. #usmnt

Goal #usmnt! Tillman from another free kick that looked like it took the slightest of deflections, and goes in. Man the U.S. needed that as Belgium has looked largely in control.

HB: #usmnt 0-1 Belgium. The US looking nothing like the team that played earlier in the tournament. I get it. Belgium is the best opponent they've played, but the US just looking passive, unsure. And Lukebakio has been just running by guys. Hydration break comes at a good time.

Looks like Belgium forced into an early sub with Vanaken coming on for Onana. #usmnt

Goal Belgium. Looks like Raskin beat the U.S. to a loose ball in the box, centers for De Ketelaere for an easy tap-in. US had several chances to clear and just too passive. Belgium by far the better team so far. #usmnt

Anthem time. #usmnt

As starting lineups are announced, big roar goes up for Flo Balogun. #usmnt

Didn't notice this at first, but both Jeremy Doku and Kevin De Bruyne start the game on the bench for Belgium. 😳 #usmnt

No surprises in the #usmnt starting XI: Freese; A. Robinson, Ream, Richards, Freeman; Tillman, Adams, McKennie; Pulisic, Balogun, Dest

Chairperson of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee issues a lengthy statement that is basically a rehash of what has happened. Says nothing new. Relevant portion here. #usmnt

Apolgies folks. Here is a screen shot of the FIFA statement.

Infantino speaks at last on the Balogun situation. #usmnt x.com/fifamedia/st...

Good morning. Belgium is pissed. I don't blame them. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

From ESPN colleague Sam Borden. Belgium manager Rudy Garcia on lifting of Balogun ban: "It's April Fools." #usmnt www.espn.com/soccer/story...

U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino said that the #usmnt was "punished enough" for Balogun red card. "We celebrate all that decision." www.espn.com/soccer/story...

What a day. First up... USMNT's Balogun has red card suspended; WH asked FIFA to review. #usmnt www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Can confirm that Balogun suspension has been lifted by FIFA and he is eligible to play against Belgium on Monday. #usmnt

One more time! Monday’s venue. (Lumen Field not Mt. Rainier.) #usmnt

Tim Ream says that the #usmnt is "a true representation of what America is." "It's a melting pot of people, of personalities, of characters." www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Tim Ream presents the Unsung Hero Award to Vera Gonzalez-Howard, one of the Seattle area World Cup volunteers. She shed a few tears in gratitude. Lovely moment.

Cape Verde at this World Cup…forever in our hearts.

Pochettino getting in some practice pitches before the Mariners game tonight, where he’ll throw out the First pitch. Matt Turner, who was a pretty fair baseball player in his day, gives Poch some pointers. #usmnt

In other #usmnt news Cristian Roldan remains on modified training, while Mark McKenzie resumes full training today.

Folarin Balogun on his emotions Tuesday night: “It's been a roller coaster. There's been lots of different emotions. I've been upset. I've been happy. It's been surreal, to be honest. But for me, I think it was just important to stay calm. I never want to react out of anger & out of emotion.” #usmnt

The #usmnt will also be honored at the Mariners/Blue Jays game tonight. Poch to throw out the first pitch. Which explains why a baseball is being tossed around at training today.

U.S. Soccer spokesman confirms that Folarin Balogun’s suspension is one game. #usmnt

A look at the who and the how of replacing suspended forward Folarin Balogun, with a bonus Billy Bragg reference tucked in. #usmnt www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Now seems a good time to repost this bit on Malik Tillman. #usmnt

Good teams find different ways to win. The #usmnt relied on several different approaches all in the same game against Bosnia & Herzegovina, and it was vital in securing a 2-0 win and a spot in the round of 16 of the World Cup. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

A U.S. Soccer spokesman said they would only appeal Balogun’s suspension if it is more than one game. Can confirm that if it’s one game the #usmnt has to accept it.

FT: #usmnt 2-0 Bosnia. The U.S. showed a lot of different facets of itself in getting the win. Pressing, gritty defending, getting the killer goal. That bodes well. Obvi, the Balogun red card cuts deep. But the U.S. got through it. Survive and advance.

Goal #usmnt! Tillman with a gorgeous free kick, and now the US has some critical breathing room.

Wow. Balogun red carded for a challenge on Muharemovic where he caught the back of his calf/ankle. The #usmnt now playing with 10.

HT: #usmnt 1-0 Bosnia. Definitely a physical half, but credit the U.S., they stayed patient, & stuck to their game plan, and the U.S. press eventually began to wear Bosnia down. Balogun's finishing has been fantastic this tournament, but the U.S. midfield is doing its part to keep the pressure on.

Goal #usmnt! That man Balogun again. Tillman's through ball takes a couple of deflections, but finds the feet of Balogun who slots it home. Big goal at the end of a rugged half. We'll see how much Bosnia comes out of its shell now.

Anthem time. #usmnt