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The U.S. men’s national team came up short in Houston, losing 2-1 to Mexico in the Gold Cup final, the last competitive match either side will play before the 2026 World Cup. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola recap a night where an inexperienced U.S. squad showed plenty of heart but not enough quality (03:19). With Mauricio Pochettino’s tactical choices under the microscope and the midfield again struggling to assert control, the guys break down where things went wrong and what this run really says about the state of the program (11:00). The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio offers his insights on the next steps, including how established stars should be reintegrated into the group (21:40). Was reaching the final a sign of progress - or just a reminder of how far the U.S. still has to go (30:58)? And did this roster displace any of the big-name absentees (42:01)?

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