Overview
- Kochen had arrived in Chile as the expected U.S. starter but returns to serve as Barcelona’s No. 2 goalkeeper.
- Joan García suffered a meniscus injury in the win at Real Oviedo and is projected to miss about six weeks with Marc-André ter Stegen already out.
- U.S. Soccer confirmed Beavers’ call-up, with Duran Ferree and Adam Beaudry remaining in the U-20 goalkeeping group.
- Barcelona moved quickly with LaLiga play against Real Sociedad and a Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain on the schedule.
- Fan frustration surfaced on social media over Kochen missing the tournament, while FIFA rules allow emergency roster replacements.