As the U.S. men’s national soccer team (USMNT) embarked on their Gold Cup campaign, the spotlight was particularly intense due to the absence of several key players. This situation raised the stakes for a youthful roster eager to prove themselves to head coach Mauricio Pochettino ahead of the looming FIFA World Cup. The tournament offered
Max Arfsten
The announcement of the 27-player roster by U.S. men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino has sparked significant conversation in soccer circles. While the lineup for the upcoming friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland appears promising, it is the conspicuous exclusion of key players that forces one to grapple with the implications for the team’s short- and