"The United States has a new mascot, and it's definitely a good dog. Ahead of Friday's World Cup draw, U.S. Soccer announced their mascot, which is inspired by a Chesapeake Bay retriever. The federation said the choice was made due to the retriever's "bright and happy disposition, courage, willingness to work, and intelligence," adding that it will wear No. 27 to represent the 27 national teams under U.S. Soccer's umbrella."
"The mascot has not yet been named. Fans can vote by becoming a U.S. Soccer insider and downloading its official app. It's not the first time the U.S. has selected a canine mascot around a home World Cup. The 1994 World Cup, hosted by the United States, was represented by Striker, an earnest and friendly pup designed by the Warner Bros. Animation team."
U.S. Soccer introduced a mascot inspired by a Chesapeake Bay retriever, chosen for its bright and happy disposition, courage, willingness to work, and intelligence. The mascot will wear No. 27 to represent the 27 national teams under U.S. Soccer's umbrella. The mascot's name has not been decided; fans can vote by becoming U.S. Soccer insiders and downloading the federation's official app. The move echoes the 1994 World Cup mascot, Striker, a friendly pup designed by Warner Bros. Animation. Supporters will hope the men's national team reflects the mascot's traits at the 2026 World Cup, beginning June 11.
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