The Straight Red Card

Pochettino announced his roster for the March Window against Portugal and Belgium. As we near the 2026 FIFA World Cup, USMNT is hoping to continue their string of quality results. Who was snubbed? Who will be experiencing their last chance for Poch?

Noahkai Banks declines a March callup by Pochettino and USMNT. While all signs indicate he prefers to represent Germany at the international stage, this doesn't exclude him from repping the USMNT.

TSRC project what Poch's 26 man roster is likely to look like. Of course this is Pochettino and curveballs happen consistently, but we feel confident in this.

Pochettino edges nearer to the Roster announcement for the USMNT matches in March. Will he be able to get Banks in (spoiler alert, nope), Dest injured, Jedi and Adams with knocks.... The Banks situation continues to get murky, what is set to happen?

What appeared to be a sure thing has gone all topsy-turvey. Noahkai Banks, born in Hawaii, raised in Germany, and played for US Youth teams has come out recently and stated that he's keeping options open and doesn't want to make a rash decision. Will Poch pursue Banks despite stating he only wants players who are 100% behind the team? Will we lose Banks to Germany, just like we did with Brown? Eit...

Yunus Musah started his career off early at the age of 18 with the USMNT. He was playing at Valencia, starting in La Liga.... Now he's barely off the bench for a slightly higher mid-table Serie A side and NO WHERE NEAR the USMNT.

We can project what the roster will be in 3 months, but let's focus on what to expect come March. Who is on our 26 man roster in the eyes of Pochettino?

European football fans throwing shade at American owners is nothing new. Don't get us wrong, there are some silly things we try to take over with us across the pond, but we also flood the team with money that allows them to remain a dominant force.

Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti fill out Group C in the 2026 World Cup. Brazil and Morocco are heavy favorites, but don't count Scotland out of grinding a result. Group minnow Haiti are just happy to be there.

Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand fill out Group D at the 2026 World Cup. This is probably the easiest group to make out of this World Cup. Belgium are running off inexperienced younger players and aging golden generation, but they are still a dangerous side. Iran and Egypt have a few standouts (in our eyes) and are filled mostly with domestic talent, but don't count them out. Both teams are ca...

Pepi was denied a move to Fulham at the transfer deadline despite all terms agreed and met. Why was it denied? Official statement is they could not find a replacement, but given their circumstances within their league, we aren't quite sure.... Tim Weah was asked a question about the ticket prices at the World Cup and provided a mild 2-3 sentences as an answer claiming that he's disappointed in the...

Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador are battling it out for those elusive knockout stage spots. We break down each teams' rosters, previous matches, and injuries to come up with how we think Group E will end up.

Nothing new has been rumored but Tactical Manager has some inside information and much like the most of us he can connect the dots. One thing is apparent, when the new manager comes in he has to disband the leadership coalition

New rumors have sprung up about who is available for the USMNT to hire as their new manager, some more realistic than others. BREAKING AFTER THE POD: Gareth Southgate has stepped down as manager of England... looks more and more likley. Copa America was a logistics nightmare and it's become a matter of all parties pointing at who's to blame. All the while, fans of this sport and of those national...

Gregg Berhalter has been removed as the manager of the USMNT. Matt Crocker is set to hire a new manager by the September window and he has a laundry list of candidates. Mainstream Media are pushing Cherundolo as the lead candidate.

Gregg Berhalter has failed to exit the group stage in 2024 Copa America. This is an unexpected and unacceptable result that has fans and mainstream media finally agreeing on a topic... Gregg Berhalter should be fired! Who takes over after Gregg? Well, that's an interesting topic.

Sullivan bags a hat trick and the US top the group in qualifying. On the 25th, they will face Nicaragua in the Round 16. Despite the score, the actual performance left some wanting. One thing is for certain, we are starting to get an idea who our top 11 are. Derek and Brett talk about how the team performed. Who had a good game? Bad game? Or just "Meh"?

When is a draw considered a loss by the fans? Well the US U20s experienced such a result against Canada. Despite pulling a late goal to tie the match, the US U20s controlled most of the game. They only gave Canada two chances and Canada capitalized on each Derek and Brett will discuss the match, who performed well, who needs to be benched, and briefly highlight the upcoming match against Cuba.

Derek and Brett go over the absolute thrashing win over St. Kitts, the good, the bad, the meh. Typically the US plays to the level of the opposition and given a team we should destroy tends to be a grind low scoring event. Fortunately the U20s showed up and handled business to set themselves up for a potential top finish in the group.

The Seattle Sounders are set to be the first MLS side to win the CONCACAF Champions League. After a come from behind 2-2 draw with Pumas, the second leg is to take place in Seattle which benefits the Sounders. At this point, a win or draw (assuming the draw doesn't result in Puma scoring 2 or more goals) would clinch the Champions League for the first time for a MLS side. Derek and Brett discuss t...

Christian Pulisic is the second most productive player, behind Mason Mount, for Chelsea, but Thomas Tuchel tends to rotate not only him on and off the pitch but where Pulisic plays on the pitch. Is this just how Tuchel is? WIll Pulisic find some level of consistency under Tuchel? Weston McKennie, according to reports, is being used as trade fodder for Juventus to keep Morata. It wouldn't be the si...

Derek and Brett break down the weekend matches. Steffen struggles in English cup match against Liverpool, Brooks and Wolfsburg get slammed by Dortmund, and the injury list keeps-a-growin. Where does MLS fall compared to the Scottish league and is doing well there place you ahead of MLS players in National team ball?

Derek and Brett discuss in detail Group A in the 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place in November in Qatar. Who moves on? Who is stacked? Is there a likely upset? Netherlands, Senegal, Qatar, and Ecuador fill the group and only two can go through.

Derek and Brett talk about this past weekend matches, how the Yanks did and what form we are looking at going into Azteca. Pulisic is hitting his form, Sargent is playing ok despite playing for a poor Norwich, Adams back on the pitch, Marsch with an important win, and more.

In this livestream Derek and Brett discuss the return of Giovanni Reyna, Pulisic's current form, and our current expectations starting XI against Mexico. Obviously this is subject to whom the USMNT call in on Thursday.