U.S. National Team Gears Up as World Cup Roster Decision Looms

The United States men's national soccer team is finalizing its roster ahead of the World Cup. Key players like Tyler Adams and Haji Wright will miss upcoming friendlies due to injuries. The team faces Belgium and Portugal in March, offering a last opportunity for coach Pochettino to assess players before finalizing his 26-man World Cup squad in May.

The United States men's national soccer team is on the verge of finalizing its roster as it gears up for the World Cup. Several key players, including captain Tyler Adams and forward Haji Wright, will be absent from the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Portugal due to injuries.

These friendlies, scheduled for March 28 and March 31 in Atlanta, will serve as coach Mauricio Pochettino's last chance to evaluate his squad before announcing his final 26-man World Cup roster on May 26. The friendlies offer opportunities for players like Patrick Agyemang and Johnny Cardoso, among others, to make their case for inclusion.

Despite setbacks with injuries, including those suffered by veterans Sergiño Dest and Gio Reyna, the team hopes to showcase a strong performance. They aim to wrap up preparation before heading into matches against Senegal on May 31 and Germany on June 6, ultimately opening their World Cup campaign against Paraguay on June 12.

(With inputs from agencies.)