Happy Friday! It’s time for clubs to step up their game as they head into the men’s international break. I’m here to update you on the latest news regarding Chelsea and Liverpool.

📺 Match Highlights

Friday, Oct. 3
EPL: Bournemouth vs. Fulham, 3 p.m. ➡️ USA Network
NWSL: Houston Dash vs. Orlando Pride, 3 p.m. ➡️ Amazon Prime Video

Saturday, Oct. 4
Serie A: Inter vs. Cremonese, 12 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
EPL: Chelsea vs. Liverpool, 12:30 p.m. ➡️ NBC
Bundesliga: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Bayern Munich, 12:30 p.m. ➡️ ESPN+
La Liga: Real Madrid vs. Villarreal, 3 p.m. ➡️ ESPN+
MLS: Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC, 7:30 p.m. ➡️ MLS Season Pass
NWSL: Portland Thorns vs. Bay FC, 10 p.m. ➡️ Ion

Sunday, Oct. 5
La Liga: Sevilla vs. Barcelona, 10:15 a.m. ➡️ ESPN+
EPL: Brentford vs. Manchester City, 11:30 a.m. ➡️ USA Network
NWSL: Washington Spirit vs. San Diego Wave, 1 p.m. ➡️ ESPN

⚽ Chelsea and Liverpool Match Up

This Saturday, Chelsea will be facing Liverpool, both teams struggling to find their rhythm. Chelsea recently achieved a narrow victory over Benfica but has struggled to score consistently this season. In contrast, Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, is facing challenges after a disappointing performance against Galatasaray in the Champions League.

Teams have conceded a considerable number of goals lately—Liverpool conceding seven and Chelsea eight—making it crucial for both teams to solidify their defenses.

🏅 USMNT Updates

Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino has officially selected the squad for this month’s friendlies against Ecuador and Australia. Notable omissions include Tyler Adams due to personal reasons and Sergino Dest who is recovering from an injury.

The list of players is a good indicator of who may eventually make the World Cup roster. The upcoming friendlies will be a testing ground for many players vying for spots.

Notable Players on the USMNT Roster

• Goalkeepers: Chris Brady, Matt Freese, Patrick Schulte, Matt Turner
• Defenders: Max Arfsten, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Alex Freeman, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Miles Robinson
• Midfielders: Brenden Aaronson, Diego Luna, Weston McKennie, Aidan Morris, Cristian Roldan, James Sands, Tanner Tessmann, Malik Tillman
• Forwards: Patrick Agyemang, Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, Haji Wright, Alex Zendejas

For more on the upcoming matches, latest betting news, and expert picks, check out CBSSports.com.