From the moment Mauricio Pochettino took over as manager of the U.S. men's national team , time has been his enemy. He took over with less than two years to go until the U.S. co-hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Canada and Mexico . With no World Cup qualifying, there were few competitive games to observe and assess his roster. Friendlies only get a team so far.

Now, as Pochettino named his roster on Thursday for the November international window , the lack of face time with his squad is being felt more acutely. Injuries have plagued the USMNT almost since the day that Pochettino was appointed, and this roster is no different. Presumed regulars like AC Milan 's Christian Pulisic , Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards , Fulham 's Antonee Robinson and Marseille 's

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