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Ecuador and Australia provide the friendly opposition for the October internationals.

The USMNT boss was questioned why Yunus Musah and Joe Scally were both absent.

Thomas Tuchel has detailed why he kept faith with the same squad as September.

The ball is ready to take soccer into the future and aid officials with key decisions.

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All eyes are on South America as the competition kicks off in Chile.

Frank Lampard is pushing for Haji Wright to get a starting role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the USMNT.

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