Team USA Sends Clear Message on 4 Players With Yellow Cards
Summary
The U.S. men's national soccer team will play Turkey in their last group match, but the game has no impact on their advancement. Coach Mauricio Pochettino said players with yellow cards, who risk suspension in the next round, will likely not play to avoid any risk of missing future games.Key Facts
- The U.S. is already through to the Round of 32 as Group D winner.
- Turkey cannot advance even if they win the match.
- Four U.S. players—Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards, and Antonee Robinson—each have a yellow card.
- Yellow cards limit players because another one would cause suspension in the next round.
- Coach Pochettino plans to rest these players to avoid risking their availability.
- He wants players who play against Turkey to be fully committed, as if it were a final.
- The match starts at 10 p.m. Eastern Time.
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