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Why Not Us? The USMNT's Bold Journey | MLS News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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Summary
Why not us? That’s the rallying cry that fueled the U.S. men’s national team through their 2026 World Cup run — a bold declaration of belief that turned a squad into a force. Despite a heartbreaking 4-1 loss to Belgium and Balogun’s heartfelt apology to fans, the message remains: their best days are ahead. Coach Pochettino fused South American tactics with American grit, reshaping the team into a confident, front-footed unit that dominated early in group play. But against Belgium, the underdog fire dimmed — possibly due to Balogun’s red card suspension — as the team struggled to connect. Pochettino admitted Belgium was simply better that night. Still, the squad is determined to learn, evolve, and return stronger — because why not them? Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fbbb309c27012de4