USMNT Stock Watch: Folarin Balogun takes control of striker spot as goalkeeper picture becomes clearer

USMNT Stock Watch: Folarin Balogun takes control of striker spot as goalkeeper picture becomes clearer

Here's who hurt themselves and who helped themselves during this window for the USMNT

Ten Windows, No. 5: We’ve all got whiplash, but the USMNT is in a better place

When Mauricio Pochettino signed on last year, only 10 international windows — nine regular FIFA dates, plus the 2025 Gold Cup — separated the USMNT from the 2026 World Cup. After each window, “Ten Windows” digs into key developments and charts the USMNT’s progress towards 2026.Results this window: South Korea 2, USA 0 (Son 18’, Lee 43’)USA 2, Japan 0 (Zendejas 30’, Balogun 64’) The story this window: These USMNT friendlies gave us all whiplash. …