With lofty comparisons to Sergio Busquets and a work ethic that was crafted early, the 17-year-old comes off as a can't-miss prospect

The center back prospect is gaining notice for his rapid improvement and strong play — not just his lofty 6-foot-7 frame.

Sullivan, who turns 17 on Monday, is being given an immediate test at the senior international level by Mauricio Pochettino

Those closest to the precocious teenager tell tales about how he readied himself for a national — and possibly soon to be global — spotlight

Banks accepted one call-up to a senior USMNT camp last fall, but declined to commit his future to the U.S. ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The start of a new World Cup cycle is here, and for the first time in a while, there's potential for significant change among the U.S. ranks

Changes are afoot in the way U.S. Soccer sets up its hierarchy, affecting both the men's and women's national teams

U.S. Soccer makes a move that may reform America's youth soccer landscape

Gianni Infantino seems to exist independently of FIFA rather than as an extension of it, doing with the game whatever he believes is right

Pochettino's previous contract expired after the 2026 World Cup, but U.S. Soccer is bringing back the Argentine manager for another cycle

The FIFA president's plans to sell off a stake in the World Cup has been met with widespread disapproval throughout the sport

Pochettino and the U.S. federation have been in talks since the Americans exited the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16

Plenty aspects of the 2026 World Cup were utterly American or catered to an American audience. Will any of the changes stick?

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There's no denying a landmark World Cup will leave an indelible mark on America. But what will be its legacy? And who will it galvanize?

Amid anxiety over how the United States would welcome the world, cities like Lawrence, Kan., and Boston threw open their doors. The bonds forged are still visible on the streets.

USMNT's World Cup ouster has plenty focused on the country's youth development system, a complex —and costly — element in a bigger picture

The USMNT star will be sidelined for several weeks but not months, multiple people briefed on the diagnosis told The Athletic.

Insiders reveal the story of a campaign that united the nation, sparked global controversy and ended in familiar heartache

Insiders reveal the story of a campaign that united the nation, sparked global controversy and ended in familiar heartache

American players were left stunned by how suddenly their World Cup dreams evaporated

Ever since being sent off, Folarin Balogun has done nothing wrong. But now he's been thrust into the heart of a World Cup circus

The USMNT star has been thrust into a big spotlight with the controversy surrounding a red card. He's chosen to handle it with grace

The USMNT will be without its top striker for a marquee match. It's not the first time Mauricio Pochettino has encountered that challenge

The second free-kick goal in USMNT World Cup history cemented the team's place in the last 16. Here's what went into the all-time moment

The USMNT has played deeper into a World Cup before, but for this team, doing what it's done on home soil, no opportunity has been bigger

In order to prepare for the possibility of World Cup penalty kicks, Mauricio Pochettino and his staff have taken a unique approach

The U.S. star has been limited by injury at the World Cup, but he has declared himself ready to go 90 or even 120 minutes, if called for

Mastering the dark arts — but knowing where the line is — has been part of the USMNT's reformed identity

Any decisions will be deferred until after the 2026 tournament, where the USMNT is into the knockout stage.

The real story of how the U.S.'s 2026 World Cup anthem came to be involved last-minute texts and even inspiration from England

The U.S. head coach explains why he was so 'relaxed' heading into this World Cup, and how the past has helped to shape a positive future

A postgame prayer circle has become the defining image of the USMNT's World Cup run. Here's the origin story behind it all

It's been another difficult few days for Iran but its football did the talking in Los Angeles on Sunday

The Athletic's writers analyse Sunday's Group G game between Belgium and Iran in Los Angeles

Christian Pulisic's calf was the talk of the week — until the USMNT showed what it was still capable of without its top World Cup star