While Sergino Dest and Josh Sargent steal the headlines, Paxton Pomykal’s unique skillset may be the most interesting evaluation for Gregg Berhalter.

The new CONCACAF World Cup qualifying calendar shortens Berhalter’s evaluation windows– but may provide an incentive to integrate talented youngsters in a way that pays dividends if the US qualify for Qatar.

A fourth star for the USWNT. Is this the most dominant version yet?

Meanwhile, the US Men failed in their regional championship. What to make of the Gold Cup?

The US slogged their way to a 1-0 victory over tiny Curaçao in a game that saw the Americans outplayed throughout.

Despite criticism, the team remains fixed on the building process.

After two camps, Berhalter’s evaluations of the US player pool are ongoing and plenty of personnel questions remain.

But the commitment to culture, system and process are encouraging.

The US have searched for a reliable CB combination for a few years.

Thanks to the emergence of Aaron Long, Gregg Berhalter and the Americans may finally have some answers.

Many American fans were underwhelmed by Gregg Berhalter’s first full FIFA window roster.

While some omissions are puzzling, there’s no need to panic as Berhalter appears to still be evaluating his player pool with an eye towards the Gold Cup and Olympic qualifying.

With the upcoming changes to the FIFA calendar, including the dissolution of the expensive but useful and challenging Confederations Cup, the 2019 Gold Cup presents Gregg Berhalter with a unique opportunity to cap tie some of America’s brightest young dual-national stars.

Maurizio Sarri is a builder, a coach whose system of joyous football requires time to implement.

Chelsea are a club not often willing to give managers time.

Where does that leave Christian Pulisic ahead of his move to Chelsea this summer?

The opening of the Gregg Berhalter era saw a system, tactical plans and rare coaches candor.

Even if the US isn’t really playing with “two number tens.”

Thoughts on the January camp and friendlies.

We didn’t wake up feeling empty or hating American soccer, which is progress.

Why there’s plenty to be encouraged about after Gregg Berhalter’s debut, even if the road ahead is long.

A new era begins for the United States tonight in Arizona.

One of Gregg Berhalter’s biggest challenges?

Convincing a broken fan base that better days are ahead.