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'He proves his worth' – Alexi Lalas underscores Weston McKennie's availability and versatility as key assets for USMNT, even though Juventus status often seems cloudy

Regarding Weston McKennie's role within the national team setup as well as for Juventus, former USMNT defender Alexi Lalas said that the veteran midfielder presents uniques challenges from a coaching perspective which have consistently clouded his club future. He noted that those challenges come despite the fact McKennie rarely misses time.

'Quality strikers who are in their prime' – Alexi Lalas encouraged by Ricardo Pepi's return from injury, says pairing with Folarin Balogun gives USMNT strong tandem

Former USMNT defender Alexi Lalas is optimistic about the national team's striker situation following Ricardo Pepi's return from injury for PSV. Though Folarin Balogun established himself with a strong showing earlier this month, Lalas said Pepi's return to fitness and form provides crucial competition for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino one of five names on Man Utd's Ruben Amorim replacement shortlist as pressure builds on Portuguese tactician

Manchester United have reportedly come up with a shortlist of five potential successors to replace under-pressure boss Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a candidate for the job, along with Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner, former England coach Gareth Southgate, Fulham's Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth.

American Pellegrino Matarazzo reportedly a candidate to manage Gio Reyna and Joe Scally at Borussia Monchengladbach after club fires Gerardo Seoane

Winless in their opening three games, Borussia Monchengladbach fired manager Gerardo Seoane, the club announced Monday. The squad, which features two USMNT players - Gio Reyna and Joe Scally - is reportedly interested in another American, Pellegrino Matarazzo, as the replacement. Matarazzo was Hoffenheim's manager until the start of the 2024-25 season.

'Want to play teams from all parts of the world' – Emma Hayes' USWNT set for pair of friendlies against Italy to close out the year

USWNT coach Emma Hayes’ side will play a pair of friendlies against Italy to close the year, U.S. Soccer announced Monday. The first match is set for Nov. 28 in Orlando, while the second will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Dec. 1. The USWNT will play three friendlies in October - two against Portugal, and one against New Zealand.

Christian Pulisic advised to keep 'eye open' over possible AC Milan transfer exit as Brad Friedel tells USMNT star he MUST be playing in World Cup year

Christian Pulisic has been advised to keep his “eye open” when it comes to a possible transfer away from AC Milan. The USMNT star has been posting personal bests during his time in Italy, but the Rossoneri have struggled for consistency as a collective and that has led to speculation suggesting that Pulisic could be lured away from San Siro by the right offer.