SAN JOSE, Calif. - The obstacles are lining up Spartan race-style for the U.S. men's national team.
A rash of injuries has eaten into the team's depth ahead of Friday's crunch World Cup qualifier against Honduras, one in which the U.S. will attempt to leave the Hexagonal cellar it currently resides in. Forward Bobby Wood, midfielder Fabian Johnson, defender Erich Lichaj and defender DeAndre Yedlin are among those rendered unavailable. Both Jermaine Jones and Timmy Chandler are suspended. Forward Jordan Morris is dealing with an ankle injury that has prevented him from training with the team all week, and now seems unlikely to play.