National Team Notebook
A Daily Historical Blog and Bi-Weekly Newsletter
Friday, June 12, 2026
Roster Recap
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Each Player Described in 10 Words or Less #1 Matt Turner — Veteran presence, reliable shot-stopper, strong in the air. #2 SergiƱo Dest — V...
U.S. Versus Paraguay: A Soccer History
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A Rivalry Forged in 1930: The History Between the USMNT and Paraguay When the United States and Paraguay kick off Friday night in Los Angele...
Knowing Paraguay
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Paraguay Brings Grit, History and a Point to Prove Don't let the 41st FIFA ranking fool you. Paraguay arrives at the 2026 World Cup as a...
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Dreamer from Murphy
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Manager Pochettino Embraces the Weight of the Moment There's a certain poetic symmetry to Mauricio Pochettino's current situation. A...
Richards Ready
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USMNT's Defensive Anchor Cleared for Paraguay Opener For the United States men's national team, Friday night's World Cup opener ...
Stars, Stakes and Home Soil
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The USMNT's Moment Has Arrived The wait is finally over. After years of buildup, debate and anticipation, the United States men's na...
Monday, June 8, 2026
Defensive Concerns Loom Large
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The USMNT is Dealing With a Leaky Defense Heading into the World Cup The U.S. has now conceded 11 goals in four matches this year, and the b...
Robinson's Stunning Volley
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Defender's Splendid Goal a Sign of Things to Come If Antonee Robinson scores a goal like that when the World Cup begins, it'll be on...
U.S. Falls to Germany
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Despite a Stunning American Goal, the Germans Were More Ruthless in the Friendly Victory The USMNT dropped its final pre-World Cup tuneup 2-...
Friday, June 5, 2026
U.S. Versus Germany: A Soccer History
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The Germans Hold the Better Record, With the U.S. Having Some Stunning Victories The United States and Germany have built one of soccer'...
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