Former USMNT goalkeeper and current NBC Premier League analyst Tim Howard discusses the struggles in the U.S. goalkeeping pipeline and which players are on the rise as we head toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Now comes the U.S. national team's version of “Survivor.”

One year out from the FIFA World Cup 2026 hitting North American soil, the summer of 2025 is looking to be a monumental one for American soccer players and the U.S. men’s national team. While several star European players sat out the USMNT’s Gold Cup journey,

Having expanded his player pool during a CONCACAF Gold Cup that ended with a 2-1 loss to Mexico in Sunday’s final, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino has eight friendlies left from September through March

Entering this Gold Cup having lost four consecutive matches for the first time in nearly two decades, the USMNT reeled off five straight wins to reach Sunday’s final. More importantly, they showed resilience, character and pride — qualities that have been missing all too often since the 2022 World Cup.

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said his team needs the "pressure" Sunday's Gold Cup final against Mexico to prepare for next summer's World Cup.