I know the roster was leaked, and as expected, the 26 players were set in stone. Still, I couldn’t help but crack a smile at Alejandro Zendejas being named, especially as he nervously forgot where he was supposed to walk to. He’s a pleasant surprise on this roster. #USMNT

Pumas played very well at times during this final, but Cruz Azul was too strong. They showed quality all over the field, and UNAM wasn’t deep enough. A well deserved title for Joel Hiqui and “La Máquina Cementera.” 🚂

Last game before Argentina is set to defend their World Cup title, and Messi leaves the game with muscular discomfort. Uffff. 🇦🇷 #Messi

According to The Guardian, this is Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man roster for the #USMNT 2026 World Cup. Alejandro Zendejas is IN, but Tanner Tessman is OUT.

Partial closing for Mexico vs Ghana tonight for Homophobic Chants in recent friendlies vs Ecuador & Paraguay. “In compliance with that ruling, certain sections were blocked from public sale in accordance with the provisions set by FIFA and the stadium’s operations authorities.”

We all have that Arsenal fan in our lives who has had to metaphorically eat shit for decades. Congrats, to them on this more than deserved title.

World Cup roster news for Brazil. Neymar Jr. IN… Joao Pedro OUT. Wow. 🇧🇷 Huge split between those who think it’s a good idea and those who think it’s a terrible one.

Massive moment for UNAM and Efrain Juárez as they secure their spot in the Liga MX final against their city rivals, Cruz Azul. It's also worth highlighting that two young Mexican coaches will be showcased, which is great news for Mexican futbol.

Jordan Carillo is on El Tri's preliminary list. They previously said any Liga MX player in the postseason wouldn’t be selected, but they’ve since retracted that statement. I don't know of any Liga MX player with more goals this Liguilla. 👀

Chucky Lozano is earning $9.3M a year to go away. $12M reported transfer fee from PSV. Last year, he made $7.6M. He is still owed through the 2028 MLS season, with 2 option years. Quite a business move by @sandiegofc. 📷 @TheAthleticSCCR

Pumas and Keylor Navas were up 3-0 at 23 minutes against Club America in the second leg. After an assist and goal from Alejandro Zendejas, it’s now 3-2 with a few minutes left in the first half. Game on. Zendejas making that late World Cup push. #USMNT

Feliz aniversario @ClubPueblaMX Orgullosamente parte su sus 82 años de historia. 🎽

Since the turn of the millennium, MLS has only won 2 CONCACAF Champions titles. Just two. Yet, the excuses keep coming, and the audacity remains. “Our goal is always to be one of the top soccer leagues in the world." You can start by winning your region first. Cuando gustes.

¡Vergüenza! It’s downright embarrassing what’s happening right now with the FMF and their players. Owners and Vasco Aguirre are going back on their word. And now... "Whoever doesn't report will be left out of the World Cup." Chivas deserves more. The fans deserve more.

Tigres advance to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final, their 21st final across all competitions since 2011. League 10 Copa MX 1 Copa Libertadores 1 CWC 1 Leagues Cup 1 Campeones Cup 2 CCC 5 Unrivaled. 🐯

The game is gone. What even is a handball anymore? I don't know. Unbelievable game, PSG vS Bayern Munich, and Alphonso Davies of the #CANMNT is called for a handball penalty kick to PSG. But nobody in their right mind was thinking this was a handball.

Richy Ledezma was left off Mexico’s World Cup roster, which is a strange decision considering many believed he had a chance to earn the starting spot. #DuelNats

🇲🇽 World Cup List! No, Marcel Ruiz, who has been playing with a partially torn ACL. No, Richy Ledezma, despite being arguably the best right back in Liga MX. Memote is in! One of Berterame or Santi Gimenez might be in trouble. *“Sparring” players are included for training

Took charge of Real Sociedad when they were in relegation trouble, has them 4 points off 5th, looking for a Champions League spot, with only 2 defeats, and now Copa Del Rey Champion. The first USA Manager to win a trophy in a Top Five league. Enorme, Rino 👏

Club America and Cruz Azul, the two most successful teams in CONCACAF history, were knocked out at home on the same day by two clubs with less than 8 years of history.

Brian Gutierrez played the first 45 minutes against Portugal, where he was arguably Mexico’s best player. Now in his hometown of Chicago, he had another solid 45 in a start against Belgium. This kid is going to make Mexico’s World Cup team, isn’t he? 🇲🇽

This is the starting XI that the pregame show (TNT, the USMNT partner) just displayed. Why are you experimenting in your final game before announcing the World Cup roster? It seems like this cycle has been a waste in terms of preparation. No matter the outcome tonight.

Matt Freese back in goal. Ream out and Chris Richards in while nursing a knee knock. No nominal 9. Balo, Pepi, and Agyemang on the bench. #USMNT

Canada is a big winner today. Switzerland is favored to win Group B. Not having to face Italy in Toronto is a huge relief. BMO Field would have been mostly Italian fans. #CANMNT 🍁

Italian football must seriously address its issues. Once a football powerhouse, they have now missed three straight World Cups. The last time they qualified, they were knocked out in the group stage. 🇮🇹 What's crazy is they won the Euros in 2021. 🤯

USMNT, Paraguay, Australia, and now Turkey. The US World Cup Group is a trap group. I said it during the draw, and I’ll stand by it again.

Should Turner have done better? Yes. He’s going to want that one back. 🧤 But also... #USMNT

Tala Rangel gets the nod over Memo Ochoa. Mexican-Americans Obed Vargas and Brian Gutierrez with a massive opportunity. Alvaro Fidalgo makes his debut with the Mexican National team. 🇲🇽

1st half thoughts. 💭 Heavy field feel, too slow for both teams. Wes with one but should have had two!🔥 Malik, Weah, & Antonee have been positive. Tessman is dropping back into CB in both phases. Pulisic has been poor so far. #USMNT the better team vs a Top 10 🌎

But also of football played under the most extraordinary conditions, and a collective career memory that would never be forgotten. The two hours it took to dig my rental car out of the parking lot was worth every second.

Over the past few days, no Thibaut Courtois for Belgium, no Messi at Estadio Azteca, and now no Cristiano Ronaldo vs Mexico. Brutal week both Mexico and #USMNT.

¡La U! ¡La U! ¡La U! I could try to explain it, but you wouldn’t understand. 💙 💛 🐯

Soon to be 41 year old Memo Ochoa is back. Álvaro Fidalgo gets his first call up. Five Chivas players. Mexican-Americans Richy Ledezma and Brian Gutiérrez make the final roster. 🇲🇽

Club America waiting on Inter Miami so they can get Messi in Mexico, only to have it be Nashville SC.

Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas wants Copa Libertadores.. 🛑 Focus on the CONCACAF Champions Cup first, another painful elimination. Messi needs help. This team still lacks legs and stability at the back. #InterMiamiCF 🦩 #Messi

World Series, Super Bowls, World Cup Finals, etc., all have become corporate. They are now inaccessible to the very people who make these atmospheres great.

Matt Turner, Gio Reyna, Scally, Cardoso, Agyememang, and Antonee are back. Zendejas, Musah (still), and Luna are out. Haji, Adams, and Dest are injured. This is your World Cup pool. For one of these six players to make it, they replace whom? #USMNT

Hit me up with your World Cup related questions for a chance to be featured on a Vamos episode!   Call or text +1 (201) 293-7254. Lets us know your name and where you’re from. ¡Vamos!

Keylor Navas will turn 40 this year, and he remains by far the best goalkeeper in CONCACAF. 🧤 The gulf between him and the next is massive.

Legendary Brazilian and Real Madrid left back Marcelo believes #CANT Alphonso Davies has what it takes to be an all time great. #VamosPod

New Jersey’s Pellegrino Matarazzo has done it! Leading Real Sociedad to the Copa del Rey Final! No American coach has ever managed a final at this level. 9W-3D-1L record since taking over. 🔥

Brian Gutierrez scores his goal. Molero or not, it’s crazy that three Mexican-Americans start a game for Mexico four months before the World Cup, and two of them score. 🇲🇽 The xenophobs aren’t going to like this.

This is not hyperbole. Since Richy Ledezma made his debut with Mexico, he’s been one of the best, if not the best, player in each of El Tri’s games. Scores his goal. World Cup bound? 🇲🇽

All new #DuelNatsMiB Is Mexico at risk of losing its home World Cup? 🇲🇽 🏟️

Get us your questions for this week’s episode of Duel Nats - ask me or Seb anything you want! #usmnt #eltri #mls #ligamx

You work so hard to come back and equalize, only to have Charlie Rodriguez, of all players, get on the end of a corner kick. Wow. Chivas letting one slip in Puebla. 🐐 🚂 3 min to save the undefeated season.

It's only one game, but LAFC is going to be a problem for CONCACAF this year. Dismantling Messi and friends. Denis Bounga and Sonny will grab the headlines, but there might not be a better midfield in all of MLS than Eustaquio, Delgado, and Tillman.

Gutted for Alphonso Davies, who was forced off the field with an apparent injury in the 50th minute today. Less than 4 months away from the World Cup, he is still working his way back to his previous level after his ACL tear. #CANMNT

Patrick Agyemang scores his 10th of the season and has Derby County in the playoff hunt. He’s getting called up for the March friendlies. Book it. #USMNT

What’s wild about the Tim Weah/Pochettino World Cup ticket prices situation is how some try to frame it as a political battle of ‘right’ vs ‘left,’ ignoring the fact that people across the entire spectrum share concerns about rising costs on ticket gauging.