Injuries Sideline Weah, Balogun, and Cardoso for Pochettino's U.S. Debut
- Tim Weah, Folarin Balogun, and Johnny Cardoso will miss upcoming U.S. national team games due to injuries.
- Brandon Vazquez, Alex Zendejas, and Tanner Tessmann have been added to the roster as replacements.
- The absence of these players is a significant challenge for the team as they begin their campaign under new coach Mauricio Pochettino.
In the United States, three players will be absent from the national soccer team's upcoming matches due to injuries. Tim Weah has not participated in any games for Juventus since September 21, suffering from an ankle injury. Folarin Balogun, who recently scored for Monaco in a Ligue 1 match, left the game with a shoulder injury in the 64th minute. Johnny Cardoso also sustained an injury during Real Betis' Europa Conference League match against Legia Warsaw, exiting in the 66th minute. As a result of these injuries, the U.S. national team has added Brandon Vazquez, Alex Zendejas, and Tanner Tessmann to their roster. The team is set to play exhibition matches against Panama in Austin, Texas, on Saturday and against Mexico in Guadalajara three days later. These games mark the beginning of Mauricio Pochettino's tenure as the U.S. national team coach, making the absence of key players particularly significant as they prepare for these important fixtures.