I'm not counting on Dest.

We also have to make room for his boy Luna.

Morris, One of the keepers, one of the strikers, and Reyna are out.

Dang I didn't realize Dest's injury was so severe. And I forgot about Luna, and I agree with you that Gio is out if/when Luna comes in. He's probably only in this camp to be a traveling companion for Scally. It's sad (but not surprising) how little playing time he's getting in Gladbach. Hope he finds something in life that motivates him… soccer clearly isn't it.

Who?mikejones! said:

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🚨 Paramount+ announce a new docuseries — You Don’t Know Where I’m From, Dawg — a comprehensive look at the life and career of @USMNT legend Clint Dempsey.

From a trailer park in Nacogdoches, Texas to a national hero — the five-part series coming soon to @paramountplus 🍿 pic.twitter.com/knPVezL59p

— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) March 17, 2026

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Excited to watch this.

True story: my son is named Dempsey.

Ill let clint know next time I see him

#USMNT and Benfica CB prospect Joshua Wydner is closing in on a short-term loan to the Columbus Crew, per multiple sources. Wydner, 20, has made one senior appearance for Benfica.

— Doug McIntyre (@ByDougMcIntyre) March 21, 2026

Rudyjax said:

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🚨⚪️⚫️ Fulham reach verbal agreement to sign Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven, here we go!

Formal steps to follow for €36m package deal agreed between clubs.

Personal terms also agreed. 🇺🇸

Pepi could undergo his medical at Fulham in the upcoming days. 🔜 pic.twitter.com/0NbLuSsksH

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 17, 2026

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I will beleive it when I see it.

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What did you say Rudyjax?

BREAKING: PSV sporting director Earnie Stewart confirmed that USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi's move to Fulham is now off, and provided some details as to what happened in the transfer, revealing that the clubs could not agree on when the deal would be made official, with Fulham said… pic.twitter.com/BbTsy8ow12

— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) March 21, 2026

Pepi must have the most difficult people ever. Or, they are incompetent.

Doesn't sound like it's his people's fault.

Sounds like at least one issue is that Fulham wants an injury clause that would kill the deal and PSV doesn't (or likely wants to keep some of the money if there's a chance they'll have to keep an injured player).

But also I'm confused by the "responsibility for the player" language in that tweet. Not sure I've ever seen that. Sounds like they can't agree on a date when he'll actually move.

Nevermind… actually I forgot how the World Cup is impacting this so it makes a lot more sense and Pepi's people are likely involved also. PSV and Pepi's people probably want him to get in ASAP. Fulham probably want to wait until after the WC AND have a the ability to get out of the deal if he gets hurt in the WC. Understandable for all sides, but someone's gonna have to give up some money to get what they want.

Sounds like the impasse is at the club level, not at the player level.

Isn't it the Fulham wants insurance in case he gets hurt finishing this season?

Maybe this time, but this is like the what, 4th or 5th time he has had a deal fall through? **** happens, but at some point someone has to catch the blame.

It was pretty clear that the last time it fell through it was because PSV couldn't find a replacement in time. It was a known possibility from the get-go… they had all agreed on terms but it was contingent on finding a replacement.

You're not wrong to wonder if that's the case because it certainly happens a lot, but I think you're barking up the wrong tree here.

Rudyjax said:

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Isn't it the Fulham wants insurance in case he gets hurt finishing this season?

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Yes and also I think they're concerned about injury in the World Cup.

And even without the injury concern, there's the question of finances based on timing, which is I think what the weird "take responsibility for the player" language means. It's highly likely that the US make the Round of 32, and probable we make the round of 16, so that means Pepi is playing and then needs rest till mid/late July at best. So he's gonna miss a good chunk of the preseason, and neither Fulham nor PSV want to be "responsible" during this time. And Pepi and PSV both want their money ASAP.

article I read that made sense essentially said Fulham wants the option to back out due to injury.
PSV doesnt want to accept that, because they have to replace him and cant be in a scenario where they replace him and have him come back..

Pepi wouldn't want to accept it either TBH, especially if there's interest elsewhere.

game thread up

new game thread up

“Hopefully it’s not as bad as what it might be.”

The latest on Patrick Agyemang’s injury at Derby County …#usmnt #dcfc https://t.co/z7FZpQ3lyf

— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) April 6, 2026

If he is out, does that mean an invite for Sargent? Or we rolling with only Pepi and Balogun? Or, am I forgetting someone?

I'd be fine rolling with just Pepi and Balogun assuming both are healthy. McKinnie is probably the best 3rd option we have there if we get desperate and I trust our midfield depth to cover for McKinnie more than I trust any of our other true 9's to bring anything of value.

But if we did have to have another true 9, I'd bring Haji Wright over Sargent (unless his recent run of bad form continues). He's tall and he's a regular starter on the team that's virtually guaranteed to win the EFL Championship. I also wonder about Sargent's mindset with the Toronto move.

Damn, both Dike and Ageyman's WC bids have been derailed from injuries

WESTON MCKENNIE CLASS FINISH 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/IvSkfj6VRN

— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) April 6, 2026

Great end to end play

Not the biggest Agyemang fan but dang that sucks...

deadbq03 said:

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I'd be fine rolling with just Pepi and Balogun assuming both are healthy. McKinnie is probably the best 3rd option we have there if we get desperate and I trust our midfield depth to cover for McKinnie more than I trust any of our other true 9's to bring anything of value.

But if we did have to have another true 9, I'd bring Haji Wright over Sargent (unless his recent run of bad form continues). He's tall and he's a regular starter on the team that's virtually guaranteed to win the EFL Championship. I also wonder about Sargent's mindset with the Toronto move.

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It probably opens the door for Zendejas or a 2nd striker type player. IMO, Zendejas is better than both Wright and Sargent. Hell, I think he's better on this team than Gio too

🇺🇸🔥 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟 (𝟭𝟴) is 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 the MLS!

8 G/A in the last 9 games for the 18 year-old striker.

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘 💎 pic.twitter.com/VFaVmAb3xz

— Rising Stars XI (@RisingStarXI) April 12, 2026

US Sporting Director Matt Crocker leaving immediately to take the same job with Saudi Arabia.

Admittedly, I don't really know much about this Crocker person and what he has and has not done. I do know that he has been around a bunch of really disappointing results. Losing, underperforming and disappointing results are systemic. He might have been the one who was responsible for all the good things accomplished, but the stink of failure is on him. Glad he is gone. Next guy might suck worse, but I know this Crocker person is not associated with winning. New guy is at least an unknown.

Milwaukees Best Light said:

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Admittedly, I don't really know much about this Crocker person and what he has and has not done. I do know that he has been around a bunch of really disappointing results. Losing, underperforming and disappointing results are systemic. He might have been the one who was responsible for all the good things accomplished, but the stink of failure is on him. Glad he is gone. Next guy might suck worse, but I know this Crocker person is not associated with winning. New guy is at least an unknown.

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Well he's responsible for bringing in Hayes and Pochettino as our two coaches, so I accept your premise that you really don't know much about him. He will be missed.

I imagine he doesn't bear the most responsibility, but a coaching search that ultimately ended in the GGG rehiring was his first act here… so if nothing else he failed to find someone else and make a compelling case to the powers that be.

And while Poch was undoubtedly a big name, he also cost a fortune and hasn't delivered yet (and if we're honest with ourselves, it doesn't seem like he will).

I agree with Fig96 that there are deeper issues, but I'm not sad to see him go.

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While they were both good hires (Hayes was an A+), there's also some serious culture questions around US Soccer that someone is responsible for. Don't know if that's Crocker or someone else.

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Seeing as US Soccer has had "culture questions " since the beginning of time, not going to throw that onto him.