The side coached by Ronald Koeman have a talented roster but lack results in the most recent editions of the World Cup. Players like Xavi Simons or Denzel Dumfries can help them to step up after losing to England in the semifinals of the 2024 UEFA Euro.

U.S. men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino did not have long to bathe in the afterglow of a thumping 5–1 victory over Uruguay—instead he engaged in a war of words with the assembled media.

But an inexperienced USMNT side ran roughshod over the Uruguayans, as defender Alex Freeman scored a brace and was joined on the scoresheet by Sebastian Berhalter, Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann. The goals from Freeman, Berhalter and Tessmann were their first on the international level.

The USA have leapfrogged Mexico to restore their status as CONCACAF's top side, at least on the FIFA Men's World Rankings, which have also confirmed advantageous seeding for the Democratic Republic of Congo and Iraq, who will get a bye to the finals of the World Cup's inter-confederation playoffs.

U.S. soccer veteran Tim Ream endorses USMNT teammate Diego Luna for a future Premier League move, praising his special talent and mentality.

Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay provided a benchmark of sorts on the night given their overall quality. Yet, it was the USMNT who dominated. A heavily rotated side looked organized and well-coached against the two-time World Cup winners. Their mid-block stifled Uruguay in possession as they found it difficult to play through the lines.

USMNT star Christian Pulisic, who is not with the national team for November friendlies, gave a personal update on social media on Tuesday.

Pro Soccer Wire's Seth Vertelney breaks down the current state of the USMNT after a solid finish to an up and down 2025.