"The United States men's national team slumped to a 2-0 loss against South Korea in a friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, on Saturday. The exhibition kicked off with an 18th-minute goal for the visitors when LAFC star Son Heung-min slotted the ball into the back of the net. Hindered by a poor defensive performance from its backline, the U.S. then found itself down 2-0 by the 43rd minute after Lee Dong-gyeong backheeled a shot from short range."
"Mauricio Pochettino, 3 -- Eight months out from the World Cup, Pochettino brought out his 14th different lineup in 17 games, highlighting that he's still testing things out. Against South Korea, he also brought out his ninth different center back pairing. The clock is ticking and it has clearly become frustrating for USMNT fans to see the coach still tinkering at this point. Granted, the attack did improve in the second half, but there will be few celebrations about the scoreless outcome."
The United States men's national team lost 2-0 to South Korea in a friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. Son Heung-min opened the scoring in the 18th minute and Lee Dong-gyeong doubled the lead by backheeling a short-range shot in the 43rd minute. The U.S. defense produced a poor performance that contributed to both goals. Coach Mauricio Pochettino used his 14th different lineup in 17 games and his ninth different center-back pairing, reflecting continued experimentation eight months before the World Cup. Second-half substitutions increased attacking pressure but failed to produce a goal. The U.S. will face Japan on Sept. 9 in Columbus.
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