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Gianni Infantino’s Icarus moment. www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...

This is Gianni Infantino’s Icarus moment – the FIFA president has finally flown too close to the sun (Gift Article)The FIFA president's plans to sell off a stake in the World Cup has been met with widespread disapproval throughout the sportwww.nytimes.com

🇺🇸 Sources: Mauricio Pochettino is close to continuing as USMNT head coach on 4-year deal. Andres Cantor first. Talks with U.S. Soccer progressing; in a good place. Not done yet. w/ @tombogert.bsky.social, @henrybushnell.bsky.social, @david-ornstein.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

Mauricio Pochettino, U.S. Soccer ‘close’ on deal to renew USMNT coach: Sources (Gift Article)Pochettino and the U.S. federation have been in talks since the Americans exited the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16www.nytimes.com

The final 2026 World Cup U.S. tote board: 63 games (of 104 in the tournament) drew over 10 million viewers. 31 over 15m 18 over 20m 11 over 25m 5 over 30m Norway vs. England 34.796m #USMNT vs. Bosnia 36.195m Mexico vs. England 46.690m U.S. vs. Belgium 50.125m Spain vs. Argentina 66.400m

MLS says it's ready to "take it from here." But is it? Examining MLS's post-World Cup path forward. Part 1: The podcast version - www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhKQ... Part 2: The Athletic feature - www.nytimes.com/athletic/745... Part 3: The book - us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

How can MLS become an elite league?YouTube video by The Athletic FC Podcastwww.youtube.com

The ’94 World Cup influenced a generation of Americans. What will 2026’s impact be? “It’s been a terrific 39 days, but bringing the Cup to the U.S. has always been about: What does it do to accelerate the growth of the game? So it’s Monday that matters.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

The 1994 World Cup influenced a generation of Americans. What will 2026’s impact be? (Gift Article)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?www.nytimes.com

In the past few weeks the the United States got to know the world and itself in ways that were often unexpected and joyous. A piece on six weeks where the people took over. America Braced for the World Cup. It Fell in Love Instead. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/19/w...

The U.S. Braced For the World Cup. It Fell in Love Instead. (Gift Article)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.www.nytimes.com

🇺🇸 Inside the USMNT's World Cup campaign 🔴 Pre-World Cup culture shock ⚪️ "Dreamy" group stage and behind the scenes look 🔵 Balo-gate controversy, Belgium crashout ❔ The aftermath Reporting over six weeks with @paultenorio.bsky.social @henrybushnell.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

Inside the USMNT’s World Cup: BBQ bonding, squad’s shock over Balogun and exit ‘depression’ (Gift Article)Insiders reveal the story of a campaign that united the nation, sparked global controversy and ended in familiar heartachewww.nytimes.com

From Trilith to Laguna and up to Seattle. The U.S. built a close-knit team that thrived on the energy of a country backing them. Then, in an instant, it was over. The story of the #USMNT's 2026 World Cup, with @henrybushnell.bsky.social and @tombogert.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

Inside the USMNT’s World Cup: BBQ bonding, squad’s shock over Balogun and exit ‘depression’ (Gift Article)Insiders reveal the story of a campaign that united the nation, sparked global controversy and ended in familiar heartachewww.nytimes.com

This 2026 World Cup was supposed to be different. The hope built up around this #USMNT was enormous. It ended like it always does. Only this one stung more. www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

USMNT's 2026 World Cup carried so much promise. It ended like it always doeswww.nytimes.com

Last year, Malik Tillman was still searching for his place in the national team. On Wednesday, he etched himself into program history with a free kick goal against Bosnia. It was a moment he had been rehearsing for weeks. With @henrybushnell.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Malik Tillman’s bloodied, clutch free kick, and the making of an iconic USMNT World Cup moment (Gift Article)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 momentwww.nytimes.com

Exclusive US Soccer has made Pochettino an offer to extend contract by four years & lead USMNT at 2030 World Cup. Proposal made pre-tournament to signpost interest in keeping Poch. All parties agreed to make final decision after ‘26 WC www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

Mauricio Pochettino offered contract extension to lead USMNT for second World Cup cycle (Gift Article)Any decisions will be deferred until after the 2026 tournament, where the USMNT is into the knockout stage.www.nytimes.com