Mauricio Pochettino included out-of-favor midfielder Giovanni Reyna alongside Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie in his squad for the United States' final pre-World Cup friendlies Tuesday, as he warned players that every place remains up for grabs in this summer's roster.
Less than three months before the harsh spotlight of kicking off a World Cup as co-hosts descends, the US coach made 10 changes from the last international break, with Tyler Adams, Sergino Dest and Haji Wright among the notable injury absentees. Â
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