The USMNT hasn’t been in this big of a must win position in a while. Usually the final group of World Cup Qualifiers has been a chance to take a look at who might make the world cup roster. Or in the case of last cycle, saving Mexico from missing out on the tournament. This year, if these last two matches don’t go well, there might not be a world cup roster.
The US starts this must win stretch with a game they should feel comfortable about, a home game against Panama. They get the benefit of Orlando’s famous wall behind them, which will make for an outstanding atmosphere.