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Jeff Carlisle

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Rodman headlines USWNT SheBelieves roster
Trinity Rodman, Lindsey Heaps, and Rose Lavelle headline the U.S. women's national team roster announced on Tuesday by manager Emma Hayes for the SheBelieves Cup.
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Meet Noahkai Banks, 19, the outside pick to make USMNT's World Cup squad
Noahkai Banks' strong form for Augsburg in the Bundesliga might not just get him in Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT squad for the World Cup -- he might even be a starter.
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Minnesota's James deal is a low-risk marriage of convenience
James Rodríguez and Minnesota United are betting on their partnership.
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Rodman marks 'fresh start' in scoring U.S. return
USWNT coach Emma Hayes heralded a "fresh start" for Trinity Rodman after the forward scored in just her second match since the 2024 Olympics in a 6-0 rout of Paraguay.
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USMNT World Cup Big Board 4.0: Pochettino's roster coming into focus
We're less than five months away from the USMNT's World Cup opener, and with the clock ticking down, Mauricio Pochettino's squad is coming into focus.
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Rose Lavelle named U.S. Women's Player of Year
Gotham FC and United States women's national team midfielder Rose Lavelle has been voted U.S. Soccer's Female Player of the Year for 2025.
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Why the World Cup could delay some MLS-based USMNT stars' European dreams
The USMNT has several breakout stars in MLS who, in years past, would've jumped at a January move abroad. In 2026, though, they might have to sit tight.
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How U.S. Soccer can grow the game with $100 million World Cup windfall
The U.S. Soccer Federation is expecting to earn $100 million from co-hosting next summer's World Cup, so how will that money be invested in the game?
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NWSL OK's 'Rodman rule' even as union objects
The NWSL on Tuesday announced the creation of what has been referred to internally as the "High Impact Player" rule (HIP), which would allow teams to spend up to $1 million outside of the salary ca...
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Will another injury derail Adams' World Cup prep for the U.S.?
Tyler Adams has been unlucky with injuries, and an MCL sprain suffered on Monday will rob him of valuable prep time ahead of next summer's World Cup.
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Pulisic's form and fitness make him undroppable for the USMNT at 2026 World Cup
Christian Pulisic is Serie A's leading scorer, despite playing only 446 minutes. The U.S. can't afford to leave that kind of player on the bench.
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Poch: USMNT can't be complacent after WC draw
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said his objective over the next six months is to continue to improve the squad and "show full respect" for its World Cup group-stage opponents.
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USMNT 2026 World Cup Big Board 3.0: Reyna, Scally back in the fold
We're closing in on the new year, and with months until the World Cup begins, which U.S. players are best positioned to make next year's squad?
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