"Shouldn't Rely On Penalties to Win" – Diego Luna Reacts to USMNT’s Handball Controversy in Gold Cup Exit originally appeared ...

World Cup less than a year away, the USMNT will have its sights on preparing in the best possible way. Mauricio Pochettino was unable to help the ...

Soccer Mauricio Pochettino rips officials after controversial handball no-call in USMNT’s Gold Cup final loss to Mexico By Christian Arnold Published July 7, 2025, 12:38 a.m. ET ...

U.S. men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino lambasted referee Mario Escobar in the wake of his team’s 2-1 Concacaf Gold Cup final defeat to Mexico.

Don’t worry.” The Gold Cup didn’t end the way the USMNT had hoped, and the success likely doesn’t mean as much as it initially seemed.

The 2025 Gold Cup has suffered with game attendance, and some may assume it is due to the FIFA Club World Cup becoming a more attractive tournament in the U.S. this summer. The USMNT is one of the ...

The USMNT managed to complete a redemption arc of sorts at the Gold Cup, complicated as it may be. Pessimism is no longer the prevailing sentiment but the onus is still on Pochettino and company ...

The USMNT scored four minutes into the contest and never found the net again. Mexico charged through with a late go-ahead goal in the 77th minute. El Tri has now won two straight Gold Cups.

The USMNT was missing many key players at the Gold Cup this summer. However, that has enabled some individuals to stamp their authority on the side ahead of the World Cup next year.

READ THE LATEST USMNT NEWS, REACTION AND ANALYSIS This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘Homie Palmed the Ball Like Shaq’—USMNT Rage Against Controversial Gold Cup Final Defeat.