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Forget the World Cup, USMNT doesn't look ready for the Gold Cup
Tuesday's 4-0 capitulation against Switzerland will no doubt leave USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino wondering what he's got himself into.

Dismal USMNT thrashed by Switzerland
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United's Garnacho a target for Aston Villa
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho is attracting interest from Aston Villa. 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.
THE RACE TO QUALIFY
All you need to know one year out from the 2026 World Cup
It's Messi and Ronaldo's last dance, and new stars will be born. Just how far can the U.S. go? The big talking points 12 months out from the World Cup.
Qualification latest: Brazil, Ecuador, Australia punch tickets
The race for the 2026 World Cup has begun in earnest. Here's how it's looking around the globe.
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CONCACAF GOLD CUP
TOURNAMENT BEGINS SATURDAY
From U.S. to Suriname, one thing to know about every team
With the Gold Cup set to kick off on June 14, we provide the narratives, star names and trivia you need to know for every team in the 2025 tournament.

ISSUES FOR EUROPEAN GIANTS
Spalletti is out as Italy manager, and it's better late than never
It's clear after Italy's humbling at Euro 2024 that Luciano Spalletti wasn't the right man for the job and finally, after some dire performances, they've made the right choice in moving on.
How should Tuchel assess England's loss to Senegal?

NOT DONE IMPROVING
Yamal has the mentality of Messi, Ronaldo. He'll be even better in 2025-26
Lamine Yamal may have fallen short in the Champions League and Nations League, but that will only motivate the Barcelona and Spain star to improve.
CLUB WORLD CUP
TOURNAMENT BEGINS SATURDAY
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