"We have spent the last 18 months developing the player pool so we can be prepared to make the correct decisions for the World Cup roster, and this is another valuable opportunity. We must treat these games like they are a part of the World Cup, and what is most important is that the players bring the right mentality and commitment to the group."
"Adams missed Bournemouth's 0-0 draw last weekend with an injury that doesn't look too serious, according to Andoni Iraola, though he has been left out of Pochettino's party. Haji Wright is another missing due to injury, as is Sergino Dest, with Sebastian Berhalter, Aidan Morris and Patrick Agyemang included in their absence."
Mauricio Pochettino announced a 27-man roster for the United States' upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Portugal, scheduled three months before the World Cup. The squad features Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie as headline players, with several notable absences due to injury including Tyler Adams, Haji Wright, and Sergino Dest. Pochettino emphasized treating these matches as World Cup preparation, stating the squad has been developed over 18 months to make informed roster decisions. Notable inclusions are Johnny Cardoso, Ricardo Pepi, and Antonee Robinson, while Giovanni Reyna returns despite limited recent playing time. The matches take place in Atlanta on March 28 against Belgium and March 31 against Portugal.
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