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3 days ago
- Fox Sports
Can the USMNT win the Gold Cup without its top stars?: 'I will let you know after'
At this point, it's not as much of a shocking headline anymore. Everybody knows the 26-man roster that U.S. men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino called up for the upcoming Gold Cup looks different than initially expected. Christian Pulisic, Jedi Robinson, Yunus Musah, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah and Sergino Dest are among a group of regular stars not participating in this summer's tournament for various reasons. Instead, the USMNT looks more like a greener, motley crew of sorts, mixing guys who have World Cup and European experience with those that play in MLS and have never before been to a major tournament with the senior squad. So, is this group good enough to win the Gold Cup? "I think we need to respect the players that are here. We need to respect every single roster," Pochettino said Friday ahead of two USMNT pre-tournament friendlies. The U.S. faces Turkey on June 7 and then Switzerland on June 10 — two nations that made it to the EURO quarterfinal last year — before opening Gold Cup group stage competition against Trinidad and Tobago on June 15, followed by Saudi Arabia on June 19 and Haiti on June 22. "Good enough? I will let you know after," Pochettino continued. "Good enough to win [Nations League in March]? We were not good enough. We were not good enough to win the World Cup in 2022. We cannot judge or analyze in this way. I think we need to wait, and then if we win, [we'll be] so happy. If we don't win, we'll [be criticized]. "We have to be a team that fights for each other and shows that we have the quality." The U.S. has won seven Gold Cup titles, most recently in 2021. Mexico, a team that's finding its competitive footing and won the Nations League Finals this spring, claimed the confederation championship in 2023. Should the Americans not finish first in their group for whatever reason, they could potentially end up facing their CONCACAF rival earlier than expected. Pochettino cannot change the reality that he's missing some of the USMNT's top players. Their absence will inevitably impact preparation for the World Cup because these are the last competitive matches the team will play before then. There will be friendlies in the fall, but Gold Cup represents the final time Pochettino, who has been the team's manager for less than a year, will get a good grasp of the talent he has to work with aside from watching them play with their respective clubs. "That is the circumstance that we have and we need to adapt to the circumstance," Pochettino said. "And I think it's important to not pay too much attention, only try to believe and provide the players a good environment to perform and fight for a place to be involved in the World Cup in one year." Just how inexperienced is the roster Pochettino has this summer? The group averages 16 caps and just eight in official competition. Seven players are uncapped, and four of those are earning their first senior squad call-ups. "I wouldn't say we're quite in a transition period, but we're probably in a little bit of a learning period," Tyler Adams told reporters on Friday. "We've had to adapt to different things, new principles, new players coming in, getting familiar with each other, finding out each other's tendencies and finding the best way to succeed on the field. And I think that always takes a little bit of time. "But we have a great opportunity in front of us right now. A lot of new faces, new energy, which I think is going to be great for the team." Laken Litman covers college football, college basketball and soccer for FOX Sports. She previously wrote for Sports Illustrated, USA Today and The Indianapolis Star. She is the author of "Strong Like a Woman," published in spring 2022 to mark the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Follow her at @LakenLitman . recommended Get more from United States Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Rayan Cherki sends clear message after choosing between Liverpool and Man City transfer
Liverpool has yet to finalize the highly publicized transfer of Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz, perhaps opening the door for the Reds to make an eleventh-hour pivot to talented Olympic Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki. Coach Arne Slot left his vacation earlier this week to honor a previous meeting with the 21-year-old Frenchman. Advertisement Cherki, fresh off a season where he was Ligue 1's top assist provider (and named the league's top dribbler), earned his first call-up to the senior French national team on Thursday. This comes as he's the pawn in a transfer saga between Liverpool and Manchester City. . He came on in the 63rd minute with his side trailing 4-1 against recent EURO champions Spain in the UEFA Nations League semifinal, and Cherki left as a candidate for man of the match. READ MORE: Ex-Bayer Leverkusen chief gives game away on Florian Wirtz transfer to Liverpool - 'I know' READ MORE: Florian Wirtz confirms excitement at joining Liverpool with subtle gesture Advertisement The highlight was a smooth strike in the 79th minute. Kylian Mbappe rolled him the ball at the top of the Spanish penalty box. Cherki cooly flicked it up with his right foot before smashing home past goalkeeper Unai Simon with his left. The ambidextrous Cherki completed 95% of his passes in the cameo, creating three chances (providing one assist) as France nearly completed the comeback, losing 5-4. Cherki contributed 19 goal contributions in Ligue-1 and a further 12 in the Europa League, leading to European vultures circling around his reported €22.5 million ($26 million) release clause. Cherki told L'Equipe in an interview that he's ready to leave Lyon. Advertisement "I'm ready for any system. I work every day, physically and mentally, to be ready," he said. "Above all, I'm trying to choose the best option for me, to develop as a person and a footballer." Over the last year, the 21-year-old ranks in the 99th percentile across Europe's top-five leagues for progressive passes (per 90), shot-creating actions, and both expected and actual assists. On Football Reference, Cherki's two most comparable players are Ousmane Dembele — the presumed Ballon d'Or winner — and Florian Wirtz. READ MORE: Arne Slot told he could get his own Kevin De Bruyne with mega Liverpool transfer Advertisement READ MORE: Hungary confirms Milos Kerkez decision amid Liverpool transfer interest Liverpool bid a reported €130 million ($149 million) for Wirtz but are keeping tabs on Cherki. David Ornstein of The Athletic reports the Reds are "performing due diligence" and are "preparing for all outcomes." Cherki would be more than a consolation prize for Slot and company, and the talented French youngster would certainly cost a lot less than Wirtz.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Lionesses squad for women's Euros revealed
Sarina Wiegman has named her 23 Lionesses who will travel to Switzerland next month for the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 competition as defending champions. It follows the surprise retirements of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby, plus . The England squad includes 13 players who made history in lifting the trophy in 2022. Seven players - Michelle Agyemang, Aggie Beever-Jones, Grace Clinton, Khiara Keating, Maya le Tissier, Anna Moorhouse and Jess Park - will be appearing at their first major tournament. The squad, revealed on Thursday by the boss, also includes Lauren James, who has been absent since April with a hamstring issue but has recovered in time to claim her seat on the plane. James, Niamh Charles and Esme Morgan were in the 2023 World Cup squad, but will be making their first Euro appearance. Wiegman said: "This group is a very well-balanced mix of players with multiple tournaments on their CVs and also those that will make their tournament debuts. I am excited to see what we are capable of this summer. "At the same time, I do feel for those that have just missed out. I can only name 23 but there are more players who have been so important to us on our journey to Switzerland. We would not be here without them. "As we look forward, we still have a month to go until we play the first game. After some important rest, we will all be working really hard to make sure we are ready to go on July 5." She told a news conference following the announcement that picking James was "not a risk". "We have some time, we still have a month," she said. "She's training really well at her club. She's at the point we hope she would be at this stage. She keeps progressing and hopefully when we go into camp, she can go into training with us and keep progressing into the first game... We don't see it as a risk. We're just building." She said of Agyemang: "I think she brings something brings so much physicality and we all remember her first goal for us against Belgium. That's good to have in the team." The England head coach said it was difficult to make her selection. "Those hard conversations are not nice. I know what players do and how hard they work to make the squad," she said. "I also had some nice messages to give. That gives me more energy to give." Read more: Four players will be on standby for the tournament - Sophie Baggaley, Laura Blinkilde-Brown, Missy Bo Kearns and Lucy Parker. All of the squad will meet up at St George's Park from 16 June, apart from the US-based players - Anna Moorhouse, Jess Carter and Esme Morgan - who will join the team on 23 June. England then fly to Switzerland on 30 June and will open their title defence against France in Zurich on 5 July. The side will then meet the Netherlands - who won their home Euros under Wiegman in 2017 - four days later, and Wales in St Gallen on 13 July. The full Lionesses squad: GoalkeepersHannah HamptonKhiara KeatingAnna Moorhouse DefendersLucy BronzeLotte Wubben-MoyJess CarterNiamh CharlesMaya le TissierEsme MorganAlex GreenwoodLeah Williamson MidfieldGrace ClintonJess ParkElla TooneGeorgia StanwayKeira Walsh ForwardsLauren HempBeth MeadLauren JamesChloe KellyAggie Beever-JonesMichelle AgyemangAlessia Russo This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the latest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
