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Ryan Tolmich

State of the USMNT – Centerbacks: It's Chris Richards and … who? Mauricio Pochettino has more questions than answers in key spot

With the 2026 World Cup less than a year away, BALLGM looks at the state of the central defenders vying for spots next summer

Analysis
July 21, 2025

Ryan Tolmich

USMNT Captain Rankings: Tyler Adams, Chris Richards and Tim Ream among contenders to wear the armband at the 2026 World Cup – but what about Christian Pulisic?

Less than a year out from the World Cup, there's no permanent captain for the USMNT - which players are in the running?

Analysis
July 16, 2025