The 2026 World Cup is on the horizon and the USMNT is still striving for consistency. But Mauricio Pochettino has an ace in the pack in Malik Tillman, a player with the potential to unlock his team’s creativity.

Christian Pulisic is at high risk of missing out on Milan’s upcoming Serie A test against Fiorentina after picking up a hamstring injury while away on international duty with the USA, which leaves

The USMNT showed signs of optimism in their friendlies in October, a 1-1 draw against Ecuador and a 2-1 win over Australia

The U.S. men’s national team defeated Australia to close the October international window thanks to two goals from Coventry City striker Haji Wright.

Christian Pulisic was injured early in the USMNT's 2-1 friendly win over Australia in Colorado, days after drawing Ecuador in Texas

Australia's Jordan Bos navigates the USMNT defense and puts the ball in the back of the net to get the Socceroos an early 1-0 lead in the international friendly action.

Guzan played 64 games with the USMNT, winning three Gold Cups and making the roster for the 2010 and 2014 World Cups.

In a highly unusual arrangement, the national team would face Portugal and Belgium at the same location in late March — the final international window before Mauricio Pochettino names his World Cup roster.