Tyler Adams, captain of the 2022 USMNT World Cup squad, discusses the influence of head coach Mauricio Pochettino and why success in 2026 is crucial to the continued growth of soccer in the United States.
The No. 15 Americans will meet No. 25 Ecuador on Oct. 10 at Austin, Texas, and No. 24 Australia four days later at Commerce City, Colorado, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Monday.
Coming off its 2-1 loss to Mexico in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final, the U.S. plays No. 23 South Korea on Sept. 6 at Harrison, New Jersey, then faces No. 17 Japan three days later at Columbus, Ohio.
Following the October friendlies, the U.S. will have a pair of exhibitions in both November and March.
After coach Mauricio Pochettino selects his roster ahead of the World Cup being held at stadiums in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the Americans will have a pair of send-off matches in June.
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