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April 9, 2026
Drones, hype videos and data: The number crunchers behind the USMNT's World Cup prep
Players decide games and coaches help to guide them, but U.S. Soccer has a team of number crunchers sifting through reams of data to give them an edge.
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April 7, 2026
NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego leads the way, Washington back on track
San Diego Wave are the new leaders of the ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, while the Washington Spirit are soaring up.
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April 2, 2026
Mexico kept up with Belgium and Portugal. Can they take that momentum into the World Cup?
After draws against Portugal and Belgium, Mexico are still unbeaten in 2026.
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April 1, 2026
Player ratings: Pulisic 3/10 in USMNT's disappointing loss to Portugal
Christian Pulisic struggled to make the most of numerous chances as the U.S. stumbled to another loss with the World Cup just around the corner.
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March 29, 2026
Player ratings: Weah poor as USMNT suffer heavy Belgium defeat
It was a difficult game for the U.S. against Belgium, with Tim Weah struggling to make a positive impact.
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March 19, 2026
Is USMNT striker group the best it's ever had for a World Cup?
For the past 20 years, the USMNT has never truly had one striker it could reliably depend on. Now, ahead of this summer's World Cup, it has four.
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February 26, 2026
Mexico violence: What happened, FIFA's response and what it means for the World Cup
Amid cartel-related violence in Mexico, soccer leagues suspended games. Will the situation affect the country's status as a host for the World Cup?
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February 22, 2026
Messi struggles in MLS opener, will it impact his World Cup?
Lionel Messi had a decent game in the 3-0 defeat to LAFC, but decent isn't what you expect from him, especially during a World Cup year.
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February 16, 2026
No more Rivalry Week? Explaining MLS' new schedule format for 2026
The new MLS season for 2026 is about to begin, and with it comes changes to the league's schedule. So what exactly is the plan?
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