Thanks to our Canadian correspondent. Excellent analysis as always
A lot could depend on how we look against Mexico. If we a poor you’d expect the American to confidently rotate their squad when playing us. But if we impress verus the Mexicans, coupled with the US say not getting a win against Canada, then the pressure will on the hosts to beat NZ and so run out a strong side
After a poor Copa America, failing to comfortably beat a side ranked a lowly 94 in the world would be untenable for US Soccer with a home WC fast approaching. The Pooch won’t be able to arrive fast enough
A lot could depend on how we look against Mexico. If we a poor you’d expect the American to confidently rotate their squad when playing us. But if we impress verus the Mexicans, coupled with the US say not getting a win against Canada, then the pressure will on the hosts to beat NZ and so run out a strong side
After a poor Copa America, failing to comfortably beat a side ranked a lowly 94 in the world would be untenable for US Soccer with a home WC fast approaching. The Pooch won’t be able to arrive fast enough