For most fans of domestic football, the dreaded international break is here. And for many U.S. Men’s National Team fans, that same international break is very much dreaded. There is a sense of cautious concern regarding the USMNT, especially after the embarrassment of World Cup qualification last time around.
This October, the USMNT host Cuba on Friday night before travelling to Toronto to play Canada. Both matches are a part of the CONCACAF Nations League. It is technically a competitive competition, but no one really knows how seriously teams will take it. Regardless of its nature, however, both matches present another opportunity for the USMNT to prove that they are progressing.