The Yanks are back at it in England, with life below the Premier League starting up league play. Zack Steffen faced off against Daryl Dike while Lynden Gooch notched his first assist for Sunderland who are back in the Championship.
Currently in-form New York City FC keeper Sean Johnson has been added to the roster of players currently gathering in Cincinnati, replacing Zack Steffen.
United States Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter has released his 27-man roster for the team’s upcoming pair of friendlies and subsequent CONCACAF Nations League games.
Christian Pulisic and Chelsea are in a difficult spot following a first-leg home loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal, while Zack Steffen is one yellow card closer to a big appearance for Manchester City.
Even though the USMNT could potentially qualify for the World Cup as early as Sunday night depending on other results, starting keeper Zack Steffen is focused on the task at hand, namely beating Panama.
The final stages of the Champions League knockout round was drawn, setting up a rematch of last year’s semifinal against Real Madrid for Christian Pulisic and Chelsea.
Christian Pulisic will face off against Folarin Balogun in the FA Cup Quarter Final, while Duane Holmes and Ethan Horvath duke it out for a place in next phase.
Christian Pulisic and Antonee Robinson were rested after international duty, but Zack Steffen and Man City cruised past Tim Ream and Fulham in the FA Cup Fourth Round.
The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup was announced on Sunday, setting up the pairings for the final 16 teams left in the competition, including a tough visit by Josh Sargent and Norwich to seven-times winners Liverpool.
