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Pochettino on future with USMNT: 'Now is not the time' to discussSEATTLE -- Mauricio Pochettino certainly sounds open to staying on as coach of the United States men's national team, but said he will take time after Monday's 4-1 loss to Belgium before making any final decisions.,Pochettino, 54, signed a contract in the summer of 2024 that expires after this World...

Belgium rout US to set up World Cup quarterfinal against SpainSEATTLE -- Charles De Ketelaere scored a brace and added an assist as Belgium eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 4-1 win in their round of 16 match on Monday.,It was a convincing performance against the co-hosts for the Red Devils, who advance to play Spain in a quarterfinal matc...

Folarin Balogun, after 1-game ban suspended, starts for USMNT against BelgiumSEATTLE -- Striker Folarin Balogun, whose one-game ban for a red card was suspended by FIFA, is starting for the United States against Belgium in their round of 16 match on Monday.,Balogun, who has scored three goals in the World Cup, was originally suspended for his direct red card received in the ...

USMNT supporters extend American celebration in vibrant Seattle World Cup scene

SEATTLE -- Turns out supporters of the United States men's national team didn't need to put away their Fourth of July outfits and giant American flags at the end of the holiday weekend.,The vortex of America's 250th birthday celebration and the anticipation of the biggest World Cup game in USMNT his...

Public swarms to back USMNT to beat Belgium

SEATTLE -- The United States are popular favorites heading into their World Cup round of 16 knockout match against Belgium on Monday.,While sportsbooks have slightly varying odds on the match, the consensus is the United States men's national team are favored over the No. 9 team in FIFA's men's worl...

Belgium appeal shot down after Folarin Balogun cleared to play

One day after FIFA ruled on Sunday that United States national team striker Folarin Balogun can play in Monday night's World Cup round of 16 clash against Belgium, it denied Belgium's appeal on the basis that the disciplinary process does not concern their players.,"The request was rendered inadmiss...

Real Salt Lake acquire Saba Lobjanidze from Atlanta United

Real Salt Lake acquired veteran midfielder Saba Lobjanidze and a 2028 third-round draft pick from Atlanta United on Wednesday.,In exchange, Atlanta will receive up to $725,000 in general allocation money.,Lobjanidze, 31, recorded 15 goals and 21 assists in 93 regular-season and playoff games with At...

USMNT’s Christian Pulisic 'feeling great' entering Group D finale vs. Turkey

United States star Christian Pulisic says he will be available for the Americans' final Group D clash against Turkey on Thursday in Inglewood, Calif.,"I'm feeling great. I think the team's feeling great," Pulisic told Fox Sports on Tuesday, after he missed last Friday's 2-0 win over Australia with a...