Overview

• Folarin Balogun, a star striker for the USMNT, suffered a dislocated shoulder during a Monaco match, sidelining him for upcoming games.
• Tim Weah and Johnny Cardoso are also out due to injuries, with Weah dealing with an ankle issue and Cardoso battling a muscle ailment.
• Brandon Vázquez, Alex Zendejas, and Tanner Tessmann have been called up to replace the injured players in the USMNT roster.
• Pochettino, newly appointed as head coach, must adapt quickly to these challenges as he prepares for his first games in charge.
• The USMNT will face Panama and Mexico in friendlies, testing Pochettino's ability to adjust tactics without key players.