The last seven days weren't exactly the most eventful for players in the United States men's national team talent pool.
With plenty of players not in favor at their respective clubs or suffering from injuries, the news from Europe wasn't great. However, the weekend didn't turn out to be a total wash for USMNT-eligible players, as a few in Mexico delivered strong performances.
The most surprising feat from Saturday's play down in Liga MX was the goal scored by left-back Edgar Castillo. The 29-year-old with 16 international appearances scored his first strike for Monterrey on Saturday.
We'll have more on Castillo's solid showing south of the border and USMNT news below in our weekly USMNT Watch.