San Jose Earthquakes legend Chris ‘Danger’ Dangerfield has discussed the future of the United States men’s national team as it begins a new chapter after the 2026 World Cup.
Speaking on Mornings on 2, Dangerfield assessed the outlook for the USMNT ahead of its forthcoming friendlies against regional rivals Mexico and Canada.
The United States reached the last 16 at this summer’s World Cup and is now preparing for the next four-year cycle leading towards the 2030 tournament.
Mexico will provide the opposition in Glendale, Arizona, on October 3, before the United States faces Canada in St Paul, Minnesota, three days later. The matches form part of a four-game autumn schedule that also includes fixtures against Peru and Chile.
The new cycle is being overseen by head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who has agreed to remain in charge through 2030. U.S. Soccer has described the upcoming fixtures as the start of a fresh phase for the national side, combining established players with emerging talent.
Dangerfield, who has spent more than four decades involved in the San Jose football community as a player, broadcaster and ambassador, was inducted into the Earthquakes Hall of Fame in 2018. He remains a familiar voice around the club and one of the longstanding figures in American football.
The former Earthquakes player’s appearance comes as interest in the USMNT continues to grow following a World Cup staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
