The final friendly before World Cup roster decisions… and the USMNT delivers a worrying performance
After a 2-0 loss to Portugal, serious questions are being asked:
Why is Mauricio Pochettino STILL experimenting this late?
Who actually earned their spot on the roster?
Why did the team look so disconnected this entire international window?
With just 71 days until the World Cup, is this team ready?
In this episode of Battered Soccer Fans, we break down the performance, the lineup decisions, and what this means heading into the biggest tournament in the world.
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Should fans be worried… or is this all part of the plan?
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