KANSAS CITY, Kan. — With Sunday’s matinee against Uruguay, the U.S. men’s national team embraced another prime opportunity to prepare for the World Cup late this year.
Uruguay is a class above every opponent the Americans have faced since the pandemic arrived, and the 0-0 draw highlighted both the immense promise and youthful vulnerability of the U.S. team.
The day’s greater revelation, though, arrived from overseas hours before the Americans entered Children’s Mercy Park. More than two months after the World Cup draw was conducted, Coach Gregg Berhalter and his charges finally learned the opponent for their Nov.