INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Two days before the Concacaf Nations League semifinals, U.S. Coach Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday was forced to replace three players because of apparent injury, including standout left back Antonee Robinson.
Midfielder Johnny Cardoso and center back Auston Trusty, who were not expected to start Thursday against Panama, were also scratched from the 23-man squad.
Columbus Crew left back Maxi Arfsten, Chicago Fire winger Brian Gutierrez and Houston Dynamo midfielder Jack McGlynn were called up. All three arrived in time for Monday afternoon’s training session in Carson, California.
The U.