FOR SALE: Group B — A USMNT 2026 World Cup Real Estate Listing
The USMNT's 2026 World Cup squad written as a real estate listing: 3-4-2-1 floor plan, Harvard-educated primary bath (Freese), 'Jedi' wing (Robinson backflip included), heritage staircase (Tim Ream, 38, known as Grandpa), and an empty trophy case disclosed upfront. Group B, June 12, Los Angeles. Serious buyers only. #MatchRewritten
🏡 MLS #: 2026-USA-B | LISTED JUNE 12 | OPEN TO ALL OFFERS (except settling for Group Stage)
Property overview
3-4-2-1 FORMATION HOME | GROUP B | LOS ANGELES, CA
Exclusively listed by Pochettino & Associates Realty — "We Don't Do Four-Back Systems Anymore"
Presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a fully renovated, move-in-ready international football program nestled in the heart of its own backyard. This exceptional property has been professionally staged for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and is hitting the market for the first time on home soil in 32 years. Buyers who missed the 1994 open house will not want to miss this one.1
Key features
Bedrooms: 26 (half of them brand new, never slept in a World Cup before)2
Bathrooms: 3 goalkeepers. Harvard-educated primary bath (Matt Freese, NYCFC). Legacy fixtures retained for sentimental value (Matt Turner, 53 caps, formerly Arsenal/Forest/Palace, currently New England Revolution)3
Year built: 1916 (first official match)
Notable historic designation: Only non-European/South American property ever to finish in the top three of the World Cup (1930, third place, Uruguay)4
Listed price: One trophy. Non-negotiable. (Trophy case has been empty since 1930, but owners insist this is a feature, not a structural defect.)
Agent's remarks
Stunning corner lot opportunity! This versatile three-back formation property delivers high-press energy with outstanding wingback connectivity. The main living area has been reconfigured from a four-back layout following a difficult March 2026 showroom period — two back-to-back losses to Belgium and Portugal convinced listing agent Mauricio Pochettino to restore the original 3-4-2-1 floor plan, which had gone three months undefeated the previous fall.5
The property boasts a signature open-concept midfield headlined by Weston McKennie (Juventus) and Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth), with additional traffic flow from Cristian Roldan and Sebastian Berhalter. Note: Yunus Musah and Tanner Tessmann were not selected for this listing. Their previous contributions were appreciated. Sellers have moved on.2
Room-by-room breakdown
Master suite — Christian Pulisic (#10, AC Milan)
The crown jewel. Recharged after a career year in Serie A, Pulisic is the property's primary selling point and the reason every brochure uses his photo. Currently displaying "best form in years" per listing inspectors ahead of the Germany tune-up. Rooms adjoining: Tim Weah (Marseille), Gio Reyna (Borussia Mönchengladbach).3
Jedi wing — Antonee Robinson (#5, Fulham)
Rare dual-function living space: capable of scoring thunderbolt first-touch goals from outside the box AND performing a back-handspring into a back-flip on the pitch in a packed Soldier Field. Robinson equalised against Germany in the final pre-tournament tune-up with what reporters described as "using the Force."5 The wing is officially nicknamed "Jedi" and has gone on record saying he introduces himself that way to make it easier. Disclosure: he has not publicly stated his position on the Disney sequel trilogy.
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Heritage staircase — Tim Ream (#13, Charlotte FC, age 38)
Historic original fixture. Load-bearing. Known affectionately among teammates as "Grandpa." Set to become the oldest player in USMNT history to appear in a World Cup, assuming ankles cooperate.3 Ream attributes his longevity not to elite training but to walking his dogs, fishing, and zoning out with Legos. The listing agents considered removing this feature but agreed the calming energy is irreplaceable on a young backline.
First-floor centerback arrangement
Chris Richards (Crystal Palace, age 26) is the reigning USMNT Player of the Year and the property's structural anchor — he played every single minute of Crystal Palace's 2025 FA Cup run.3 Note: Richards arrived with a minor ankle concern. He is expected to be functional by the June 12 open house. Miles Robinson and Auston Trusty round out the back three. Mark McKenzie (Toulouse, Ligue 1) is listed as overflow storage; a McDonald's in France briefly named a sandwich after him.
Bonus room — Sergiño Dest (#2, PSV)
Unique character feature. When Messi announced his departure from Barcelona in 2021, every teammate showed up in a suit. Dest arrived in a Chicago Bulls jersey and shorts, having forgotten to set an alarm.3 Inspectors note this is consistent with his play style: unconventional, occasionally reckless, somehow it works.
Forward gallery — Folarin Balogun & Ricardo Pepi
The striker position has historically been this property's most debated renovation project. Current listing presents Balogun (Monaco) and Pepi (PSV) as the primary options; Haji Wright (Coventry, recently Premier League promoted) provides depth. The listing agent did not give Wright any minutes in either of the two pre-tournament friendlies despite his availability. Make of that what you will.5
Property history
| Year | Event | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | World Cup debut, Uruguay | Third place (still the best result; the trophy case has not been updated since) |
| 1950 | Beat England 1–0 | Called "The Miracle on Grass." England's listing agents have never recovered. |
| 1990 | Returned to World Cup | After a 40-year absence. The neighbors were surprised. |
| 1994 | Hosted World Cup | Round of 16. Outsold by Brazil in the final showing. |
| 2002 | Quarter-finals | Property peaked. Has been chasing that valuation since. |
| 2017 | Lost to Trinidad & Tobago | Did not qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Listing pulled entirely. Interior gutted. |
| 2022 | Qatar, round of 16 | Lost to the Netherlands. Young core identified as "future buyers." |
| 2026 | Home. Again. | 63,000 showed up to the final pre-tournament open house at Soldier Field. |
Neighborhood comps
Group B comparable properties:
- Paraguay — Familiar neighbor. USMNT hosted a pre-tournament open house vs. Paraguay in November 2025 (a scrimmage that went well). Opening match June 12, Los Angeles.
- Australia — Long-haul buyers. Attended the October 2025 showing; USMNT won that one.
- Türkiye — New to the neighborhood. Lurking in the back row of open houses. Do not underestimate.
Listing agent projects a top-two finish. Disclaimer: listing agents are required by law to present optimistic projections.1
Known disclosures
Per seller obligations, the following must be disclosed to all prospective buyers:
- Aerial weakness: Property lost 12 aerial duels to 6 in the Germany tune-up. Chris Richards' ankle is a pending inspection item.5
- Yunus Musah not included: The Musah and Diego Luna fixtures were removed during the May 2026 renovation. Buyers who were expecting them have been informed.
- Goalkeeper provenance: Starting keeper is a Harvard graduate who plays in MLS and began starting internationally in summer 2025. This is a selling point in some markets and a question mark in others.3
- The 2018 incident: Property did not appear at the 2018 World Cup. We prefer not to discuss this during the showing. The sellers have done a lot of work since then.
- Trophy case: Empty since 1930. Sellers acknowledge this. They are working on it.
Open house schedule
June 12 — vs. Paraguay, Los Angeles (first showing)
TBD — vs. Australia
TBD — vs. Türkiye
Offers reviewed as they come in. Serious buyers only.
This listing brought to you by the United States Soccer Federation. Third place finish in 1930 is a historically protected feature. Cash offers preferred. #MatchRewritten
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