Mauricio Pochettino was missing some star names from the United States' friendly wins, but they were back to their best for their clubs

When the USMNT plays in a World Cup, there are always some locks, and always some players who come out of nowhere to start games.

From the biggest matches in the world to an MLS Cup playoff upset, it was a busy week for USMNT stars with their clubs.

It's a statement victory for the USMNT as they stretched their unbeaten run to five games to end 2025. They've hit their stride under Mauricio Pochettino, and no matter who is in the lineup, an identity is forming. Let's take a look at the goals:

The U.S. Men's National Team closed off its 2025 fixtures with a stellar run of form, going undefeated in five straight matches against World Cup-caliber teams from around the globe.

The U.S. men’s national team could be at risk of losing a potential contributor as Richy Ledezma looks to switch his allegiances to Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Veteran Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer faltered in last night’s Serie A defeat to direct Scudetto rivals AC Milan.According to FCInterNews, the 36-year-old star ‘gifted’ the Rossoneri the

Those games will take place after the USMNT’s World Cup squad is named in late May. Unlike some predecessors, who used the first week of a pre-World Cup camp as a final tryout, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino indicated last week that he plans to select his roster before camp opens.

The win sees NYCFC head to the Eastern Conference final for the third time in five seasons, where they will clash with Inter Miami and a red-hot Lionel Messi, who has six goals and as many assists in a record-breaking MLS Cup playoffs so far.

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino was taken aback by some questions after his team's comprehensive 5-1 thrashing of Uruguay on Tuesday night.

LeBron James was quite the football player in high school ... but how about football?? USMNT player Diego Luna tells TMZ Sports he woulda been a BEAST on the pitch in his prime!!

The last USMNT player to register a goal and an assist in Germany’s top-flight was Jordan Pefok back on Aug. 20, 2022. The former Union Berlin player had a pair of goal involvements to lead his side to a 2–1 win over RB Leipzig.