Christmas soccer gifts from the USMNT: What U.S. Soccer has given fans this year, and ...

2025 has been quite a year for the United States men's national team as they've closed the year with a five game unbeaten streak. With the clock inching closer to the World Cup on home soil in 2026, the USMNT are finding their form at the right moment despite being without regulars. Mauricio Pochettino has dug deep in order to bring new players into the fold and also adjusted the tactical setup of the team. Moving to a back three has made up for the absence of Tyler Adams in being able to provide cover for the midfield while also ensuring that the USMNT has a more repeatable buildup by pushing fullbacks up the pitch in support of the hot form of Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun. But,...