US Soccer Federation
Coverage of US Soccer Federation in the Nexus archive.
- Same old story: US men’s soccer team has been stagnant for quarter century
The U.S. men’s national soccer team has shown little progress over 25 years, failing to advance past the World Cup round of 16 in multiple tournaments. Players like Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams underperformed similarly to earlier generations, while coach Mauricio Pochettino may leave after the 2026 World Cup. Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman emerged as standout performers for the team.
- Inside the White House push to get Folarin Balogun back on the field
The White House launched a campaign to overturn Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension after a red card during the U.S. men's World Cup match against Bosnia. President Trump, Andrew Giuliani, and senior officials coordinated with FIFA to challenge the referee's decision, leading to the suspension being suspended for a year. The Royal Belgian Football Association and UEFA are considering actions against FIFA's ruling.