"The just-concluded November international window witnessed a pair of impressive performances for Mauricio Pochettino's crew. The 5-1 pasting of Uruguay in particular caught the eye. With plenty of players sidelined by injuries, it opened the door for others such as the Vancouver Whitecaps' Sebastian Berhalter and Orlando City's Alex Freeman to restate their cases for inclusion on the World Cup roster."
"A four-month break until the next international get-together in March. In that time, just about anything can happen, with player fortunes rising and falling. At minimum, the players will get back to the hard slog of performing for their clubs, or in the case of those plying their trade in MLS, getting some time off to rest and recover from a long season."
November international matches produced strong results for the U.S. men’s national team, including a 5-1 win over Uruguay. Injuries created openings for fringe players like Sebastian Berhalter and Alex Freeman to push for World Cup consideration. A four-month gap until March separates the next gathering, giving club form and fitness time to alter pecking order. MLS players can rest after long seasons while Europe-based players will be assessed by coaching staff. Momentum built over recent windows has eased earlier concerns, but injuries remain a threat. ESPN released an updated Big Board with a projected 26-man squad and goalkeeper notes.
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