USMNT departs Irvine base camp ahead of World Cup matches
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The USMNT has left their base camp in Irvine, California, as they continue preparations for the World Cup. The team spent three weeks training in the vicinity, enjoying well-maintained facilities but noting a lack of local engagement with the tournament. Despite the proximity to the World Cup, the suburban atmosphere in Irvine did not evoke much excitement or public recognition of the event. As they move forward, the team will seek to build momentum for their upcoming matches.
- •USMNT vacates Irvine, California, after three weeks of training.
- •Suburban Irvine showed little community engagement with the World Cup.
- •The team utilized pristine training fields during their stay.
- •Local excitement was primarily limited to a hot air balloon and occasional viewing parties.
- 5:24 PMCBS Sports — USMNT leave their base camp in Irvine, a pocket of the U.S. isolated from World Cup fever
"The USMNT have found pristine pitches and peaceful preparation in Southern California, but the suburban bubble of Irvine is missing any real signs of World Cup fever
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