New coach Mauricio Pochettino, like his predecessors, is using this period to evaluate the next generation of talent while Major League Soccer is in its early stages of preseason with 20 of the 21 players in camp representing 14 MLS clubs. The lone exception is the Miami-born Miljevic, who recently signed for Huracan of Argentina.

Goalkeeper Drake Callender became the fourth player dropped from the roster for the United States' friendly against Venezuela on Saturday. The U.S. Soccer Federation said Thursday that Callender has a minor muscle issue and returned to Inter Miami for evaluation and treatment.

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Due to this game being outside of a FIFA window for international games, USMNT players from most leagues across the world haven’t been released by their clubs to play. That is the same for Venezuela, with most of their stars for South America’s surprise package in 2026 World Cup qualifying unavailable for this one.

Kirby Dach scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-3 on Tuesday night. Mike Matheson, Patrik Laine and Cole Caufield also scored for Montreal, which has won eight of its last 10.

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The United States men’s national team won its first game of 2025, beating Venezuela 3-1 in a friendly at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. A pair of goals late in the first half gave the hosts a comfortable lead heading into the break.

Mauricio Pochettino's squad earned a 3-1 friendly win over Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale. Jack McGlynn, Patrick Agyemang, and Matko Miljevic all scored their

The U.S. men's national soccer team opens its 2025 campaign with a friendly match against Venezuela on Saturday. Follow here for live updates.

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The New York Rangers visit the Montreal Canadiens after the Rangers took down the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 in a shootout.