The United States arrived at the World Cup with one of the youngest rosters in the tournament. But is this new generation of stars getting its shot four years too soon?
Category: Soccer
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Migrant Workers Are the Qatar World Cup’s Forgotten Team
Hundreds of thousands of Nepalis were part of an army of migrant workers who remade Qatar for its World Cup moment. But in chasing desperately needed paychecks abroad, many pay a heavy price.
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Who Has Qualified for the 2022 World Cup?
The coaches have picked their players, the squads have arrived in Qatar and the schedule is set. But who has put together the winning team?
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5 Books to Read About Qatar Before the World Cup
Qatar is the first Arab nation to host the tournament, bringing all the country’s contradictions to the fore.
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World Cup Break Puts Soccer on Pause
The coming World Cup hiatus is a chance to reflect on the first half’s surprise stories and surprise leaders, and their potential staying power.
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U.S. Announces Its Young World Cup Roster
Coach Gregg Berhalter named the 26-player roster for the U.S. men’s national soccer team’s long-anticipated return to the World Cup after missing out in 2018.
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U.S. Roster Could Be World Cup’s Youngest Team
On Wednesday, Coach Gregg Berhalter will name the 26-player roster for the U.S. men’s national soccer team’s long-anticipated return to the World Cup.
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A Soccer Team Once United Iran. Now It Reflects Its Divisions.
A squad long seen as a unifying force in a fractious nation has become ensnared in its internal politics as its heads to the World Cup.
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Liverpool FC Is Up For Sale by Fenway Sports Group
Months after its Premier League rival Chelsea traded hands in a deal worth $3 billion, Liverpool’s owners hired bankers and said they would entertain offers for the club.
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40 Chickens in 40 Days: How a Philadelphia Man Cheered His City
Alexander Tominsky was on an epic quest to give Philadelphia something to celebrate, but he said he felt relieved to be done with the challenge. “My body is ready to repair,” he said.
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Christian Pulisic, Set to Lead USMNT at World Cup, Counts the Minutes at Chelsea
Christian Pulisic’s role as a late-game substitute for Chelsea has not been the perfect preparation for Qatar. But his form is not the only question facing the United States.