Why Did Mauricio Pochettino Send USMNT Stars Back to Their Clubs?
Pochettino's first starting lineup featured a mixed bag of talent and experience. Wiley 37-year-old veteran Tim Ream was selected to lead the defensive line and wore the armband against Panama, while caps leader Christian Pulisic led the USMNT's attacking trio alongside Josh Sargent and Brenden Aaronson.