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Can the USMNT's problems be fixed by Sargent and Pepi moving to bigger clubs?
USMNT fans often argue Josh Sargent and Ricardo Pepi should move to the Premier League instead of staying in lower leagues -- but is that true?

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A DIFFICULT POSITION TO BE IN
Premier League stars are tough, but criticism can hurt them and their loved ones
In his latest column, ESPN FC analyst and ex-Man City defender Nedum Onuoha reveals how much attention players pay to all the negative talk about them.

PROBLEMS GALORE FOR U.S. MEN
Moreno calls out Pulisic & the USMNT after Nations League defeats
Are Landon Donovan's USMNT comments fair or foul?

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United to let 10 leave, sign Akcicek
Manchester United fans can ready themselves for a big summer with 10 players ready to leave. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Is Argentina vs. Brazil the best international fixture?

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INTERNATIONAL REACTION
France fix their issues to book UEFA Nations League finals place. Next? World Cup
France have belief to go with their talent and, after righting the ship to beat Croatia and reach the UEFA Nations League finals, they can start to think about the World Cup.
Tuchel learns how slow-going England's World Cup prep will be
The new England manager may need to fight frustration and boredom as he waits for the Three Lions to be tested.

VICTORY FOR EL TRI
Mexico turn back the clock for first Concacaf Nations League title
Mexico went old-school to seal its first ever Concacaf Nations League title, but familiar issues from the crowd remain and evolution is needed.

THE TOE POKE
EPL lone stars: 19 countries with just one player in England's top flight
Hamza Choudhury's debut for Bangladesh adds him to an exclusive club: players who are the sole representative of their country in the Premier League.
Stunning scissor kick wins People's Puskas award for best amateur goal
The goal shows the enduring appeal of seeing a beautiful bicycle kick, at any level.
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- USWNT: Rodman back for first time since Olympics
- Güler, Szoboszlai row continues: 'This guy a joke'
- Balogun returns with hat trick in Monaco friendly
- Ronaldo: Penalty miss? Knew Portugal would win
- Slegers: Easier playing on golf course than rocks
- NWSL condemns alleged abuse of Pride's Banda
- Blatter, Platini cleared in FIFA corruption case
- Alajuelense blasts Concacaf for backing León
- Projecting 2026 World Cup talent
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The U.S. national team and coach Mauricio Pochettino are running out of time to fix what's wrong before the World Cup -- and there's a lot wrong.
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