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USMNT arrives in Southern California for World Cup base camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:43 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

USMNT arrives in Southern California for World Cup base camp
Summary

The USMNT opened its World Cup base camp at Great Park in Irvine, California, with a large welcome from approximately 5,500 fans on Monday. The team, led by coach Mauricio Pochettino, conducted a training session before their Group D opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday. This training facility, a converted military base, will serve as the team's home for the next several weeks, including daily workouts leading up to their matches against Australia and Türkiye. Players are staying at the nearby Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel.

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  • •Team greeted by 5,500 fans during training session
  • •USMNT will play Paraguay on June 9 at SoFi Stadium
  • •Great Park features multiple soccer fields and training facilities
  • •Team staying at Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel during camp
  • •Sessions will be closed to the public after initial open event
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  • 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT gets big welcome as World Cup base camp opens in Southern California
What they're saying
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"Pulling up here with 5,500 fans ready to watch a training session is incredible," captain Tim Ream said.

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