USMNT camp is just a progress report for young players

Mauricio Pochettino named a youthful 28-player USMNT roster for the upcoming September-October international break friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada. The squad features 13 uncapped players and eight teenagers, including Cavan Sullivan, as the coaching staff evaluates options for the senior team and looks ahead toward future competitions.

A dozen players in the group are age-eligible for the 2028 Olympic Games Under-23 tournament. The article cautions supporters to temper expectations, emphasizing that the friendlies serve primarily as an initial progress report rather than a guarantee of immediate success.