"I think this was the end of our cycle, or our trajectory, and preparation for the World Cup. I think [this] is the end because the next roster is going to be the roster that is going to be involved."
"The last time Pulisic scored for the U.S. was on Nov. 19, 2024, in a Concacaf Nations League match against Jamaica. Injuries have played a part in this, but eight appearances without a goal is the longest such stretch in his international career."
"Not only does it invite more confrontations with center backs, it robs the U.S. of having Folarin Balogun -- the most complete forward the USMNT has had in ages -- on the field."
Mauricio Pochettino must finalize the U.S. men's national team roster by May 26 for the FIFA World Cup. Following a recent friendly loss to Portugal, he acknowledged the end of the preparation cycle. Key issues include the performance of Christian Pulisic, who has not scored for the national team in eight appearances. Pochettino needs to determine the best positioning for Pulisic, avoiding central striker roles that limit team effectiveness and exclude other talented forwards like Folarin Balogun.
Read at ESPN.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]