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The USMNT is a mess. That's the price of the U.S. becoming a 'soccer country'
The more the U.S. cares about soccer and produces better players, the more dysfunctional the USMNT becomes. That's just how it is.

TOP HEADLINES
Gomez: Abysmal performance from the USMNT vs. Saudi Arabia
Richards saves the day as frontline struggles again
The United States are into the Gold Cup quarterfinals, but performances from attacking players must improve.

WHO MIGHT MOVE?
What we're hearing in the transfer window: Napoli chase Núñez; Chelsea eye Joâo Pedro
The summer transfer window is now open, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done? Get the latest every Friday.
Marsden: Nico Williams is Barcelona's No. 1 transfer target

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool turn to Guéhi to replace Quansah
Liverpool will make a move for Crystal Palace center back Marc Guéhi. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Men's summer transfer grades: Spurs get a B for permanent Tel deal
The window is open, clubs are doing business and players are on the move. Here is how we rate the biggest deals.

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

CLUB WORLD CUP LATEST
Messi magic helps Inter Miami make Club World Cup history in comeback
Lionel Messi did what he normally does -- the incredible -- as Inter Miami stunned Porto to boost their chances of a place in the last-16. Here's what you need to know from Thursday's Club World Cup action.
Nicol fears Real Madrid are in for a long season

SIZING UP DORTMUND'S SITUATION
Is Dortmund's talent-factory model succeeding, sustainable?
Borussia Dortmund are known for developing young players, but that talent has yielded precious little silverware in recent years.

THE GLOBAL GAME
Is the Club World Cup important? Yes, just ask the South American teams
South American clubs are using the Club World Cup as a chance to reclaim global relevance, while their fans are bringing their energy to the United States.
Euro 2025 team-by-team preview, predictions, key players, more
Top Headlines
- Lamine Yamal links up with Neymar in Brazil
- South Korea lifts 26-year ban on foreign GKs
- Salah, Fernandes up for PFA Player of the Year
- Poch hails 'humble' Richards, expects decisive play
- Brazil's Botafogo upset UCL champs PSG at CWC
- Messi ignites Miami's CWC with stunning winner
- U.S. beats Saudi, clinches Gold Cup knockouts
- Manchester City fined $1.3M for delayed kickoffs
- 🌎 Club World Cup: How teams can reach last 16
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It's that time again: with the UEFA Champions League final behind us and the 2024-25 season officially over, it's time to rank the top 100 players in the world of men's soccer right now. Welcome to the FC 100.