This friendly is a great opportunity for USA manager Mauricio Pochettino to test young talents against good opponents as the preparation continues.

The United States men's national team plays the first of their two January international friendlies on Jan. 18 taking on Venezuela. Taking place at Inter Miami's Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

Christian Pulisic appears to have suffered another injury setback, leaving American soccer fans with a familiar feeling after watching him limp off the field on Tuesday.

The American international suffered a minor injury against Como, and will likely return for the Champions League

There are renewed injury concerns for Christian Pulisic after the United States international limped out of AC Milan’s match at Como.

These two games have been organised by US Soccer (at Pochettino’s request) in conjunction with both the Costa Rican and Venezuelan FA’s and because the games fall outside FIFA’s international window, the USMNT’s Europe-based stars will not participate as there is no obligation from their clubs for their release.

The stage is set for a high-stakes Serie A showdown as AC Milan prepares to face Juventus this Saturday. Amid the anticipation, head coach Sergio Conceicao has made a definitive call regarding the availability of one of Milan’s most pivotal players,

Christian Pulisic will not feature for AC Milan in their crucial Serie A clash against Juventus due to injury, head coach Sérgio Conceição confirmed on Friday.

Just 10 years into his career, Christian Pulisic already has plenty of highlight reel-worthy goals for both club and country. Pulisic continues to carve his place in the pantheon of the greatest American soccer players of all time.

With many of the top USMNT players overseas, a young American squad more than holds its own in a 3-1 win.

Pochettino will be unable to call on most of his preferred starters for the international friendly, including Chris