Since the USMNT returned to the World Cup in 1990 after a 40-year absence, it has won just one knockout round game, reaching the quarters in 2002.
Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY
USMNT finally looks its age in World Cup loss to the Netherlands | Opinion
US men exit in the round of 16 again. Since returning to the World Cup in 1990 after a 40-year absence, they have won just one knockout round game.
Netherlands knocks off USMNT in World Cup round of 16 with dominating 3-1 win
Christian Pulisic played but was not in top form after suffering an injury and the USMNT missed too many chances to score.
Three keys for the USMNT to beat the Netherlands in World Cup Round of 16
Standout defense, Christian Pulisic and plenty of stamina are keys for the USMNT during Saturday’s World Cup knockout game against the Netherlands.
Dutch soccer influenced USMNT because of coach Gregg Berhalter’s time in Netherlands | Opinion
USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter played professionally in the Netherlands for six seasons. Now his team will face the Dutch on Saturday at the World Cup.
Christian Pulisic cleared to play for USMNT vs. Netherlands on Saturday at World Cup
The USMNT announced on Friday that star Christian Pulisic will play Saturday when they take on the Netherlands in the round of 16 at the World Cup.
Bolstered by his teammates, Christian Pulisic has grown into his role | Opinion
Christian Pulisic is day-to-day with a pelvic contusion but said he will do “everything in my power” to play round of 16 game against the Netherlands.
By sharing World Cup prize money with USWNT, USMNT does what FIFA will not | Opinion
Under landmark CBA, the USWNT will receive more money from the USMNT reaching knockout rounds than it did for its last two World Cup titles combined.
Christian Pulisic will do ‘everything in my power’ to play in USMNT’s match against Netherlands
Christian Pulisic collided with the Iran goalkeeper after scoring the goal that sent the USMNT to round of 16 and had to leave game at halftime.
Opening World Cup loss little more than bad memory as Lionel Messi, Argentina win group | Opinion
World Cup is the only hole in Lionel Messi’s resume, and seven-time Ballon d’Or winner would like to fill it in what is “surely” his final tournament.