Vickers, and now the injured Folarin Balogun.There are still plenty of stars, including Tyler Adams, Chris Richards, and perhaps-Atleti-bound Johnny Cardoso, so this will be fun.MORE — USMNT roster | USMNT schedule,

Coaching a nation that hasn't reached the World Cup semifinals since 1930 or the quarterfinals since 2022, Pochettino changed eight starters from the Nations League loss to Canada in March and kept only left back Max Arfsten, winger Diego Luna and forward Patrick Agyemang.

The U.S. manager said he has "faith in the players who are here," while critics continue to lament how many big stars are absent.