Biggest winners and losers of USMNT international window

Bryan Zarpentine evaluates the key winners and losers from the United States men's national team's post-World Cup window, which finished with four wins from four matches under manager Mauricio Pochettino. Zarpentine highlights goalkeeper Diego Kochen, attacker Julian Hall, and Pochettino as major winners following standout individual performances and four consecutive victories capped by a 1-0 win over Canada.

Conversely, the writer identifies Yunus Musah, injured striker Ricardo Pepi, and competing goalkeepers like Matt Freese as losers of the window. Zarpentine argues that strong outings from young prospects, including Hall and Justin Ellis, have intensified roster competition and bolstered long-term hopes ahead of the 2030 World Cup.