National Teams
Where to find, How to watch USMNT pool Over Seas, Over Land 2026-2027
Thought the excitement surrounding the U.S. Men’s National Team ended with the 2026 FIFA World Cup more than 41 days ago? Nope.
Thought the excitement surrounding the U.S. Men’s National Team ended with the 2026 FIFA World Cup more than 41 days ago? Nope.
Current and future USMNT players have been moving and shaking. Transfers have been (mostly) completed (window closes September 1st in England.). Preseason tours for clubs around the world have concluded, and some leagues have already begun play.
But the news does not stop there. The U.S. Soccer Federation rehired Mauricio Pochettino to a new contract through the 2030 World Cup. Thus, the USMNT pool will likely expand to include up-and-coming players like 19-year-old Zavier Gozo, whose transfer to Crystal Palace has been finalized, and 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan (who will transfer to Manchester City in September of 2027).
Perhaps the biggest news is from Folarin Balogun’s camp. The 25-year-old striker is being courted by Tottenham Hotspur for a possible deal from AS Monaco that could reach beyond 60 million pounds.
Late drop: Center back Mark McKenzie is apparently returning to the U.S. to his former club Philadelphia Union according to The Athletic. But not until January.
USMNT Completed transfers as of Tuesday, August 18, 2026:
Max Arfsten, 25, left wingback, from Columbus Crew to Middlesbrough, English Championship
Sebastian Berhalter, 25, midfielder, from Vancouver Whitecaps to Middlesbrough, English Championship
Gio Reyna, 23, midfielder/attacker, from Borussia Monchengladbach to Strasbourg, Ligue 1
Bryan Reynolds, 25, right back, Westerlo to Stade Rennais, Ligue 1
Diego Kochen, 20, goalkeeper, Barcelona to Lyngby Boldklub (Denmark) on loan
Zavier Gozo, 19, Wing back, Real Salt Lake to Crystal Palace
There are additional rumors about clubs courting Fulham’s left wingback Antonee “Jedi” Robinson and Bournemouth’s defensive midfielder Tyler Adams, along with fading rumors regarding a move for PSV Eindhoven’s right wingback Sergino Dest.
Catch many of the ready for – and nearly ready for – prime time U.S. Men’s National Team players at the following clubs (based on country):
Denmark Superliga (TV = ESPN+)
Diego Kochen, GK, 20, Lyngby Boldklub
English Premier League (TV = Peacock, NBC, USA Network, Telemundo, Universo)
Haji Wright, F, 27, Coventry City
Brenden Aaronson, MF, 25, Leeds United
Antonee Robinson, D, 28, Fulham
Tyler Adams, MF, 26, AFC Bournemouth
Chris Richards, D, 25, Crystal Palace
Zavier Gozo, D, 19, Crystal Palace
English Championship (TV = Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, CBS Sports Golazo)
Patrick Agyemang, F, 25, Derby County, recovering from right Achilles’ tendon tear back in April of 2026. Championship
Max Arfsten, D, 24, Middlesbrough Championship
Aidan Morris, MF, 24, Middlesbrough
Sebastian Berhalter, MF, 24, Middlesbrough
France Ligue 1 (TV = beIN Sports)
Folarin Balogun, F, 24, AS Monaco
Gio Reyna, MF, 23, Strasbourg
Tim Weah, MF, 25, Marseille (on loan from Juventus)
Bryan Reynolds, D, 25, Stade Rennais
Tanner Tessmann, MF, 24, Olympique Lyonnais
Mark Mckenzie, D, 26, Toulouse FC
Germany Bundesliga (TV = USA Network, Telemundo, Universo, Peacock)
Malik Tillman, MF, 23, Bayer Leverkusen
Joe Scally, D, 23, Borussia Monchengladbach
James Sands, MF, 25, FC St. Pauli
Noahkai Banks, D, 19, FC Augsburg
Italy Serie A (TV = Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo, Fox Deportes)
Christian Pulisic, F, 27, AC Milan
Weston McKennie, MF, 27, Juventus
Benjamin Cremaschi, MF, 21, Parma
Gianluca Busio, MF, 24, Venezia
Mexico Liga MX (TV = TUDN, Univision, UniMas, Telemundo, Universo, Fox Deportes)
Alex Zendejas, MF, 28, Club America
Netherlands Eredivisie (TV = ESPN+)
Ricardo Pepi, F, 23, PSV Eindhoven
Sergino Dest, D/MF, 25, PSV Eindhoven
Scotland Premier League (Paramount+, CBS Sports Network)
Auston Trusty, D, 27, Celtic FC
Spain LaLiga (TV = ESPN+, ABC, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes)
Alex Freeman, WB, 21, Villarreal
Johnny Cardoso, MF, 24, Atletico Madrid
United States/Canada Major League Soccer (TV = Apple TV, Fox, Fox Deportes)
Julian Hall, F, 18, Red Bull New York
Diego Luna, MF/F, 22, RSL
Adri Mehmeti, MF, 17, Red Bull New York
Matt Freese, GK, 27, NYCFC
Matt Turner, GK, 31, New England Revolution (from Lyon)
Patrick Schulte, GK, 24, Columbus Crew
Roman Celentano, GK, 25, FC Cincinnati
Chris Brady, GK, 22, Chicago Fire
The U.S. Men’s National Team will have their first matches of the fall September 26, 29, and October 3, v Peru, Chile, and Mexico. The new cycle will mean a refresh of the player pool.
Who did I miss and who should I have dissed for the next dive in? Let me know in the comments!