Official Team USA Soccer Thread

[hermes]

it's official, pochettino is back through the 2030 world cup (thanks ken griffin)

also got the sept-oct friendlies lined up
sept 26 - chile
sept 29 - peru
oct 3 - mexico
oct 6 - canada

[wco81]

Supposedly the contract allows him to exit if he gets a big offer from a European club.

[GS Warriors 1]

Roster released for the upcoming friendlies. Several new faces added to the pool, mixed in with some players from the WC.

GOALKEEPERS (4): Chris Brady (Chicago Fire; 1/0), Matt Freese (New York City FC; 19/0), Diego Kochen (Lyngby Boldklub/DEN; 0/0), Brian Schwake (Nashville SC; 0/0)

DEFENDERS (10): George Campbell (West Bromwich Albion FC/ENG; 1/0), Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 44/3), Alex Freeman (Villarreal/ESP; 22/3), Peyton Miller (New England Revolution; 0/0), Neil Pierre (Philadelphia Union; 0/0), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/ENG; 40/3), Antonee Robinson (Fulham/ENG; 58/5), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati; 41/3), Auston Trusty (Celtic/SCO; 10/1), Frankie Westfield (Philadelphia Union; 0/0)

MIDFIELDERS (9): Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth/ENG; 58/2), Mathis Albert (Borussia Dortmund/GER; 0/0), Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough/ENG; 18/2), Zavier Gozo (Crystal Palace/ENG; 0/0), Adri Mehmeti (Red Bull New York; 0/0), Yunus Musah (AC Milan/ITA; 47/1), Brooklyn Raines (New England Revolution; 0/0), Gio Reyna (RC Strasbourg Alsace/FRA; 43/10), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen/GER; 35/5)

FORWARDS (5): Cole Campbell (SV Elversberg/GER; 0/0); Justin Ellis (Orlando City SC; 0/0), Julian Hall (Red Bull New York; 0/0), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 42/13), Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union; 0/0)

[hermes]

seems like a good group, nice mix of vets and young prospects - especially the really exciting ones everyone wants to see

[wco81]

Been some hype the past week about Cavan Sullivan, a 16-year old who plays in the MLS Philadelphia Union team.

When he turns 18, he's suppose to join Manchester City.

I've seen headlines like he may already be one of the ten best American players.

Kid is 5-7 and 121 pounds.

Suppose to be a playmaker more than a goal scorer.

Quote from The Athletic article.

Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan's rapid rise through MLS has been driven as much by his mentality as his technical ability, according to those who have coached him throughout his career. The 16-year-old has become the league's most prolific attacker since August, recording six goals and eight assists.

Coaches and family describe Sullivan's mindset as a defining trait that separates him from other prospects.

"What separates the good from the greats is a mentality," said Tommy Wilson, the former Union academy director. "And he has a 'f*** you' mentality, excuse my French, that sometimes can be too much for his teammates. But he's fearless."

Union coach Ryan Richter echoed that assessment of Sullivan's approach to high-pressure moments.

"His outstanding quality is his mentality," said Richter. "He's not afraid of any moment."

That same intensity has occasionally created friction with teammates. Former Union U-17 coach Peter McDonnell recalled a December 2023 training session where Sullivan and a teammate clashed physically during a drill, grabbing each other by the necks before reconciling days later.

https://soccer.realgm.com/wiretap/12931/Cavan-Sullivans-Mentality-Fuels-MLS-Breakout

[hermes]

got a nice win. lot of the young kids played and seemed to play pretty well
very encouraging overall i'd say

[hermes]

won again, this time over chile. nice to score a lot of goals
big confrontation broke out near the end

been a really nice showcase for the young prospects.

[wco81]

Ronaldo leaves Portugal National Team, presumably because he wasn't going to start in an upcoming match in Copenhagen.

He already said he wasn't going to play in WC 2030?

But he wasn't retiring from international football yet?

For instance, he may still want to play in Euro 2028.

[hermes]

mexico has been better the first 20 minutes, made more and better opportunities for themselves

[hermes]

goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!

julian hall!!!!!!!!!!

great pass in by freeman

[hermes]

whew that was close

[hermes]

goal!!!!!!!!!

cavan sullivan!

right place right time

[hermes]

these young kids are exciting

[hermes]

getting fiesty, mexico with a red card

[hermes]

mexico has lost their mojo

[hermes]

ha, missed the 3rd goal because they were replaying the first two goals

nice work by tillman

[hermes]

3-0 win, great job

all the goals were off mexico mistakes

[magik9113]

these young kids are exciting

I finally watched the extended highlights. I agree! I’m hopping on the Cavan Sullivan bandwagon

[hermes]

beat canada 1-0. the four games went really well

[Baseline81]

beat canada 1-0. the four games went really well

Was not a pretty match, but important for Pochettino to beat Marsch considering everything he's said recently.