The United States, as you well know, doesn’t have a World Cup to prepare for in the near future, but building a team for the next cycle is of critical importance. Qatar 2022 may feel far off, but kicking the can down the road is a major factor in the USMNT’s qualifying debacle last year. For tonight’s game against Paraguay, interim head coach Dave Sarachan has wisely called up a squad of players who mostly have fewer than 10 caps (including eight players who have never appeared for the senior team).
With nothing to play for, it’s the right time to get experimental and see which promising youngsters are ready for more serious consideration once the games get more serious.