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One year until the World Cup: Is the USMNT anywhere near ready for the challenge?
With 12 months out from the World Cup and with the Gold Cup kicking off this weekend, is the USMNT ready for its moment in the spotlight?

Forget the World Cup, USMNT doesn't look ready for the Gold Cup
After Tuesday's loss to Switzerland, USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino must be wondering what he got himself into.
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UNUSUAL CONTRACTUAL SITUATIONS
Why is there no transfer buzz around Osimhen and Vlahovic? Blame their contracts
Victor Osimhen and Dusan Vlahovic are rare scoring talents who have their prime years ahead. Yet both are trapped in unusual situations that are unfairly impacting their transfer appeal.

A TRADITIONAL NEW LOOK
Manchester United pay homage to Old Trafford with 2025-26 home kit
With a fresh start comes a fresh kit for Manchester United, who have been quick to reveal their new home strip for the 2025-26 season.

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal meet Gyökeres' agent, overtake Man United in race
Arsenal have moved ahead in the race for Viktor Gyökeres by holding firm talks with the striker's agent on Wednesday. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Men's summer transfer grades: Man City get an A- for Reijnders
The window is open, clubs are doing business and players are on the move. Here is how we rate the biggest deals.

'IT'S AN EXCITING TIME FOR ME'
Trent Alexander-Arnold immediately backtracks on 'waiting for a long time' for Real Madrid unveiling

KEEPING THEIR STAR FRESH
Inter Miami's key to Club World Cup success? Rest Messi in MLS
Lionel Messi is perhaps the greatest soccer player of all time, but his MLS team Inter Miami tends to reserve him for the bigger games and competitions -- like this summer's Club World Cup.
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
2026 World Cup: All you need to know, one year out
It's Messi and Ronaldo's last dance, and new stars will emerge. Meanwhile, just how far can the USMNT go? These are the big talking points, 12 months before the tournament.
Can Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor handle 2026 World Cup?
The congested stretch from Boston to Washington, D.C., already is beleaguered by breakdowns and spotty service.

TROUBLE FOR TUCHEL?
Has Thomas Tuchel already 'lost' Jude Bellingham?
How Jorge Campos' iconic '90s kits were made
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- Cunha completes 'dream' £62.5m United move
- Sources: Jets owner in Palace talks amid UEL fear
- Sources: Man United still undecided on Højlund
- FIFPRO calls for mandatory month-long break
- TAA at Madrid unveiling: 'Dream come true'
- Adams: U.S. tunes out Donovan, Dempsey 'noise'
- Tuchel: My mom finds Bellingham rage 'repulsive'
- Sporting demand more than $80M for Gyökeres
- 🌎 2026 World Cup: Which nations are qualified?
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With Lionel Messi in the final year of his contract with Inter Miami, ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the World Cup winner's performances.