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Same old story: US men's soccer team has been stagnant for 25 years
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk RONALD BLUM, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 7, 2026
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Key points Players such as Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams have not been able to improve the team's standing. The US men's national soccer team has shown little progress over the past 25 years.
The US men's national soccer team has shown little progress over the past 25 years. Despite growth in American soccer, the team's performance has been stagnant.
Recent World Cup appearances have yielded similar results to those from over a decade ago. Players such as Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams have not been able to improve the team's standing.
Further information on the team's performance and outlook is available from ValleyCentral, which provides more details on the US men's national soccer team's struggles.
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Category: News Published: July 7, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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