Overview
- The U.S. faces South Korea on Saturday at 5 p.m. local at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J., with a sellout crowd of 26,500 confirmed.
- Christian Pulisic has rejoined camp after a tense summer, and Mauricio Pochettino said the two have put the issue behind them.
- Folarin Balogun is back from shoulder surgery and a recent calf problem, scored for Monaco last weekend, and says he is eager to impress the staff.
- Pochettino has labeled this camp the final window for experimentation before 2026, with roster spots and the goalkeeper pecking order under review, including a look at Matt Freese.
- South Korea’s squad features LAFC forward Son Heung‑min and first-time senior call-up Jens Castrop, providing a strong test before the U.S. meets Japan in Columbus on Tuesday.