Hudson from Guttenberg, NJ, Takes the Trophy; Meet the Pups Who Made the Beggin' XI Roster
ST. LOUIS, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The votes are in, tails are wagging, and the squad is officially set. Beggin', the Official Dog Treat of U.S. Soccer, has crowned the Top Dog of the inaugural Beggin' XI competition, a nationwide search to build the ultimate roster of eleven dogs, hosted by beloved actor and soccer enthusiast, Brendan Hunt. Hudson from Guttenberg, NJ has officially earned the captain's armband and won America over with a smile that belongs on the starting lineup and a wardrobe built for the pitch.
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