As expected, U.S. Soccer confirmed Tuesday that the men’s national team won’t play any games or conduct a training camp during the Oct. 5-13 FIFA window. Regulations, logistics and timing conspired against the Federation, which is now aiming to get coach Gregg Berhalter’s team back on the field in November.
The USA last played on Feb. 1 with a team of younger, mostly MLS-based players. It hopes to play two friendlies in the Nov. 9-17 window, likely at Wales and against a non-European national team on European soil.
“After extensive conversations about holding a men’s national team camp in October, we ultimately determined the unique challenges created by COVID-19 as it relates to hosting international opponents and getting our players together wouldn’t allow us to move forward,” USMNT GM Brian McBride said.