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The 2026 World Cup is over, but the next cycle is already underway. David Gass, Matt Doyle and Tom Bogert look ahead to the future of the U.S. Men's National Team. The crew discusses the USMNT coaching search, discusses which players are the foundation of the next cycle, identifies the young prospects who could break through over the next four years, and explains why the 2028 Copa América could be the biggest tournament of this generation.
00:00 Intro
5:35 Mauricio Pochettino's Future
11:40 The Hiring Process & What Comes Next
15:45 Coaching Candidates for the Next Cycle
21:10 Building the 2030 Roster
25:09 Gio Reyna & Other Potential Roster Additions
30:51 Why Copa América 2028 Is the Next Big Target
34:50 How the USMNT Can Get More Games in South America
37:49 Who Are the Next Big Young Stars?
44:32 Final Thoughts & Soccerwise’s U.S. Soccer Coverage
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