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
Zack Steffen
The United States men’s national soccer team has a rich history of exceptional goalkeepers, from Tony Meola to Tim Howard. These legendary figures have carried the team through two decades with their superb performances. Whether it was Kasey Keller’s heroics against Brazil in the 1998 Gold Cup or Brad Friedel’s standout display in the 2002