An unexpected opportunity in Italy could provide the fresh start he desperately needs—one that mirrors Christian Pulisic’s own resurgence on the peninsula.

After a strong showing in the Gold Cup final against Mexico, the U.S. Men's National Team is shifting its focus toward building momentum for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host.

With the U.S. set to co-host the 2026 World Cup, maintaining a strong ranking is critical for a potential seeded position, which would offer an easier group stage draw.

Mexico beat the United States 2–1 in a heated Gold Cup final, with Edson Álvarez scoring the winning goal in the 77th minute after a first-half equalizer and early U.S. lead.

After scoring the equalizer against the USMNT in the Gold Cup final, Mexico striker Raul Jimenez emulated Diogo Jota's celebration.

With a great header, Chris Richards scored the opening goal for the USMNT against Mexico in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup final.

Mexico and the United States will face each other for the eighth time in a Gold Cup final, with El Tri holding the edge in the rivalry with five wins out of seven previous meetings.

Amid the outpouring of tributes from across the globe, Milan players, led by Christian Pulisic, joined in remembering one of the game’s most beloved and dynamic attackers.

The U.S. reached the final with a 2–1 win over surprise contender Guatemala, despite missing key European-based players like Pulisic, Musah, and McKennie.

The United States will face Guatemala on Wednesday, July 2, in the semifinals of the 2025 Gold Cup. The matchup will be held in St. Louis, as both teams prepare for a do-or-die battle with a spot in the final on the line.

1. “There’s a spirit that’s developed over the past month—of fighting, competing, and creating the kind of atmosphere where there’s no room for excuses. You have to give it your all and push through adversity,” said Pochettino, proud of his team’s character in the win over Costa Rica.

The U.S. Men's National Team advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 Gold Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Costa Rica. Despite a tough match, Mauricio Pochettino's squad kept their composure from the spot and now move one step closer to the final.

After claiming the top of their respective groups, fans from the USMNT and Mexico national team wonder who will they face in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinals.

Pochettino's USMNT heads into the Haiti match with confidence after back-to-back wins, including a dominant 5-0 performance over Trinidad and Tobago and a narrow 1-0 victory against Saudi Arabia. With six points in the bag, the U.S. has already secured its spot in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Gold Cup.

Mauricio Pochettino receives a huge blow in the USMNT roster as a key player had to be ruled out of the Concacaf Gold Cup 2025 due to injury.