USMNT advances to face Belgium, but Balogun's red card casts huge shadow

USMNT advances to face Belgium, but Balogun's red card casts huge shadow

USA TODAY Sports' Jon Arnold reacts to Folarin Balogun's brilliant performance before a late red card ruled him out of the USMNT's Round of 16 showdown with Belgium. Jon also previews the massive matchup and what the Americans must do to advance. Plus, Seth Vertelney reports from the Bay Area with what players and Mauricio Pochettino had to say about Balogun's dismissal and the challenge of moving forward without their star striker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Reaction: USMNT loses to Turkey + Round of 32 preview with DaMarcus Beasley

The USMNT heads into the knockout stage after a tough loss to Turkey. USA TODAY Sports' Jon Arnold and former USWNT midfielder Lori Lindsey break down the performance, Christian Pulisic's return, and the Round of 32 matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Jon and Lori are also joined by four-time World Cup veteran DaMarcus Beasley, who shares his perspective on the USMNT's mindset heading into the knockout stage and what it takes to win when the stakes are highest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

USMNT finds answers in win over Australia, without Pulisic

The Sports Seriously Soccer Podcast is back with another episode, this time sharing instant analysis of the United States' 2-0 win over Australia in the World Cup. From Alex Freeman's goal, to brilliant play by Sergino Dest, Jon Arnold, Lori Lindsey and Seth Vertelney break it all down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Flau'jae Johnson, Gabby Williams interviews + Liberty win streak + WNBA intros 50 game seasons

In another episode of Sports Seriously the Studio IX podcast, Sam Cardona-Norberg, Callie Fin, and Meghan L. Hall break down the on-fire Liberty team, the Izzy Harrison/Angel Reese situation, and WNBA expansion to 50-game regular season. Plus interviews with Flau'jae Johnson talking about her first season in Seattle (and more) and Gabby Williams explains her decision to go to Golden State in free agency (and more!) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Can USMNT beat Australia if Christian Pulisic does not play?

We have now seen every team play one game in the 2026 World Cup. It's time for some way too early predictions about which teams can go deep and which ones may struggle through the Group stage. Then we focus on Team USA and how Mauricio Pochettino's squad is preparing to take on Australia Friday afternoon. There are question marks around Christian Pulisic and we analyze how the team can move forward if Pulisic doesn't play, or if he comes off the bench. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].