Tom Bogert

Senior Writer, US Soccer

Tom Bogert is a Senior Writer for The Athletic, providing exclusive, original and unique insights on MLS and the U.S. national team. He has previously written for MLSsoccer.com, The Guardian, and more.

After celebrating Knicks' miracle, USMNT sets out to create a similar moment in World Cup

Tyler Adams describes the hotel scene as the USMNT watched the New York Knicks do the impossible — just as the U.S. hopes to do this summer

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Sporting KC pushing to sign Toulouse winger Yann Gboho: Sources

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USMNT defender Chris Richards says he's 'ready' for World Cup opener

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World Cup opener could mean 'everything' to USMNT's chances of success: Turner

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How a fiery friendly against Paraguay helped forge the USMNT's World Cup identity

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USMNT lifted by big training crowd, must maximize World Cup's historic home advantage

An open training session in Irvine, Calif., created a spirited atmosphere with the USMNT's World Cup opener against Paraguay just days away.

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USMNT vs. Paraguay injury news: Richards, Robinson in full training in World Cup boost to U.S.

The injury status for a few core U.S. players will be watched closely ahead of Friday's World Cup opener vs. Paraguay

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The ultimate USMNT World Cup draft: Picking teams of modern-era U.S. players

Donovan, Dempsey or Pulisic? Old guard or current stars? Before another home World Cup, let the debates begin

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Why USMNT 1994 stars and present team can't get along: 'I’m going to be critical … It’s my job'

Many past players, including from the 1994 World Cup, work in the media and their views on the current team have not always been welcome.

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USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino not waiting to work the refs

"For 1 1/2 years, every time we play games, it's like the referee always forgets we are the United States," Pochettino said.

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Pochettino says USMNT are World Cup ready despite 2-1 Germany defeat

Mauricio Pochettino remains buoyant about the USMNT's World Cup hopes despite a defeat to Germany.

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USMNT 1, Germany 2: Robinson's stunner, Pulisic stands out; Preview of World Cup starting XI?

And with that, the USMNT's preparations for the World Cup are done. Here are our thoughts on the final friendly before the tournament starts

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Gregg Berhalter takes his front-row view of USMNT's World Cup send-off

The former USMNT coach finds himself in a unique position entering the last match before a familiar group's World Cup run

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Pochettino says USMNT right to take on elite warm-up opponents as Germany test looms

Previous meetings with high-level European opponents have not gone well for the USMNT

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Pochettino: USMNT's Richards out vs. Germany with World Cup 'decision' looming

The center back's injury timetable is a source of frustration for the U.S. manager, with the World Cup group stage just a week away

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Philadelphia Union reject bid for South Africa World Cup defender Makhanya: Sources

Makhanya will represent Bafana Bafana this summer after emerging as one of MLS's top defenders in 2025

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The World Cup free agent stars MLS clubs should be courting

A number of high-end free agents will be part of the World Cup this summer. Which ones might extend their stay in North America?

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What MLS’s sizable 2026 World Cup contingent says about the league

MLS will send 44 of its players to the World Cup this summer, a new benchmark for a league that's still looking to cut through globally

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USMNT to wear ‘stripes’ kit in World Cup opener, France in green vs Norway, four black jerseys

Get free access to all our World Cup coverage in the app, from kickoff to the trophy lift. The U.S. men’s national team has long had its group stage schedule for the World Cup, and now it also has its kit schedule, too. The USMNT will wear its home red and white “stripes” kit against Paraguay on June 12 and again June 19 against Australia. It will close out the group stage against Turkey wearing its secondary blue “stars” kit. The United States is the home team listed in those first two games. United States goalkeepers will wear yellow in the first and third games...

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Tim Ream named USMNT's World Cup captain, Pochettino announces

Ream, 38, will become the oldest player to ever appear for the U.S. at a World Cup

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Brenden Aaronson misses USMNT World Cup training for good reason: His wedding

It's a whirlwind of a few days for Aaronson, who was named to his second straight World Cup squad earlier in the week

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U.S. youth international Ramiz Hamouda to join German club Werder Bremen

Hamouda turned 18 on Tuesday and can now be registered to play for a club in Europe.

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Philadelphia Union fire coach Bradley Carnell a season after winning Supporters' Shield

The Union have gone from top of the table to bottom after winning the Supporters' Shield in 2025

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USA's World Cup captain might be Mauricio Pochettino's worst-kept secret

One veteran in particular has shown himself to be a trusted leader since Pochettino took over as U.S. manager

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USMNT's Pochettino defends World Cup roster picks, unusual communication style

The USMNT head coach informed his squad through a combination of email and video message

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