With the clock inching closer to the World Cup on home soil in 2026, the USMNT are finding their form at the right moment despite being without regulars ... Pochettino deployed a back three in that match, and the USMNT haven't looked back since.
Since the end of November he has begun to average the sort of shot and goal output that will surely catch Pochettino's eye; given his form for the USMNT in 2025 he must surely be in the mix for at least a spot in the squad for the March friendlies.
Clint Dempsey reacts to USA's World Cup draw. 'I wouldn't say it's easy'. Seth Vertelney chats with USMNT legend Clint Demspey to break down USA's draw for the upcoming World Cup ... It has not been a good week on the injury front for the USMNT.
A key player for the Eagles as well as the United States men's national team, there is also the slight quirk of Richards being projected as a starter for the USMNT in a World Cup on home soil in 2026, and his place in the team is pivotal.