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Same old story: US men's soccer team has been stagnant for quarter century
By Ronald Blum, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 7, 2026
· 5 min read
For all the growth in American soccer over the past quarter-century, the U.S. men's national team remains stagnant.Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie fared no better at the World Cup in 2022 and 2026 than Tim Howard, Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore did in 2010 and 2014.“We want ...
Key takeaway “We want to be able to go and compete with some of the best in the world and we just still have that next step to come,” Pulisic said after Monday night's error-filled 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The stagnant performance of the US men's national soccer team has implications for local soccer fans in Alamo Heights , who have been eagerly following the team's progress. With players like Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, and Weston McKennie nearing the end of their prime, the team's reliance on emerging talent like Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman will be crucial. As the US team looks to regroup and rebuild, local soccer enthusiasts in Alamo Heights may be watching to see if these young players can bring a spark to the team. The fact that the next World Cup will be hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with some games taking place in South America, may also affect the level of interest and engagement from local fans, who may be less likely to travel to support the team in person.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? For all the growth in American soccer over the past quarter-century, the U.S. men's national team remains stagnant.Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie fared no better at the World Cup in 2022 and 2026 than Tim Howard, Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore did in 2010 and 2014.“We want ...
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