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U.S. Soccer Shifts Men's Camp to December for Better Player Access

10/26/2025

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U.S. Soccer will move the men's national team January camp to December, starting in 2026, to reduce MLS preseason conflicts and improve player availability.
Because overlapping MLS schedules have diminished the January camp’s value, U.S. Soccer vice president Oguchi Onyewu says the December move will better align with player recovery and allow coaches to assess talent.
However, challenges remain, including venue conflicts and travel difficulties during the holiday season.

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U.S. Soccer will move the men's national team January camp to December, starting in 2026, to reduce MLS preseason conflicts and improve player availability.
Because overlapping MLS schedules have diminished the January camp’s value, U.S. Soccer vice president Oguchi Onyewu says the December move will better align with player recovery and allow coaches to assess talent.
However, challenges remain, including venue conflicts and travel difficulties during the holiday season.