USMNT 1-2 Germany: Yanks show promise but fade against UEFA powers

The USMNT finished their World Cup preparations with one final friendly on Saturday, as they fought well but came up short in a 2-1 loss to Germany in a 'Send-off Match' in Chicago.

USMNT vs. Germany player ratings: Jedi's wonder strike not enough to avoid defeat

The U.S. men's national team dropped its final World Cup warm-up friendly, falling to Germany at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann confirms Manuel Neuer will be back for World Cup opener

The FC Bayern and Germany legend should be ready in time for the tournament

Pentagon likely to cancel missile deal with Germany over fears of Russia

The Pentagon is expected to cancel a plan to send Tomahawk missiles to Germany partly because officials are concerned Russia will view it as an escalation, a startling reversal of a long-planned agreement with one of America’s biggest allies.

Germany’s fan anthem may translate as ‘completely detached’ – but really it’s about connection

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

USMNT's opening World Cup opponent loses star player to shocking injury

Paraguay, the opening opponent for the U.S. in the World Cup, might have lost their best player to a freak injury on Friday.

Germany's Karl ruled out of World Cup with muscle tear

Germany's attacking midfielder Lennart Karl will miss the World Cup after sustaining a muscle tear in training before ​Saturday's friendly international against the United States, coach Julian ‌Nagelsmann said.