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"I think that is the key, having that time to get onto the pitch and dig into some details. In possession, out of possession, in transition."

San Jose failed to protect one-goal leads and team captain Christian Espinoza exited prematurely with a gashed leg, resulting in their ouster from the U.S. Open Cup.

"I was very pleased with the intensity that the players showed but a lot of that was on them," Schmetzer said, reflecting on the Club World Cup.

"We have zero concerns. He's probably the most disappointed. But the goals will come for him. It would be an issue if he didn't care or work, but he runs arguably the most on the team."

"Road games are about momentum, both ways, both winning and losing. Hopefully, the game in Colorado has given us confidence. I think you saw against Houston that was the case..."