Overview
- The USMNT unveiled “Never Chase Reality” for its 2026 World Cup campaign, describing it as reflective of the team’s journey and belief.
- Megan Rapinoe questioned the phrasing on her podcast with Sue Bird and Katie Nolan, saying it can read as conceding inferiority and suggesting “Dream big” instead.
- Online reaction to Rapinoe’s comments included both agreement that the slogan is confusing and criticism of her taking issue with it.
- Hernandez’s narration frames the slogan as ignoring the odds and embracing the American dream, underscoring the campaign’s aspirational intent.
- The U.S. will face Paraguay, Australia, and a UEFA playoff qualifier, with the opener set for June 12 at SoFi Stadium, as coach Mauricio Pochettino urges improvement and lines up friendlies against Belgium and Portugal in March and Senegal and Germany before the tournament.