Hello! UEFA Champions League qualifiers wrap up on Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s draw but even as the club game takes center stage, the U.S. men’s national team are already gearing up for September’s international break. Christian Pulisic is back in action while McKennie misses out due to squad adjustments.
📺 Footy Fix
All times U.S./Eastern
Wednesday, Aug. 27
- UCL Qualification: Qarabag vs. Ferencvaros, 12:45 p.m. → Paramount+
- UCL Qualification: Benfica vs. Fenerbahce, 3 p.m. → Paramount+
This September, the USMNT will gather in New Jersey for a friendly against South Korea, followed by a match against Japan. Coach Mauricio Pochettino emphasizes the importance of this camp for assessing new talent before the World Cup.
Pochettino: “We have a roster of 65 players that we’re going to be assessing every week… now is a chance for different players to showcase their skills before the big event.”
🔗 Champions League Update
The final round of UEFA Champions League qualification will finish today with multiple teams fighting for the last available spots in the tournament. Meanwhile, Fenerbahce prepares to challenge Benfica following a scoreless first leg.
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- USMNT-ers on the Move: Players busy on transfers to better their World Cup chances.
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