The United States men’s national soccer team is grappling with significant player absences as it prepares for its upcoming exhibition matches against Paraguay and Uruguay. Midfielder Tyler Adams has joined a growing list of unavailable players, including Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, and Malik Tillman. These absences come just before the team’s final preparations for the World Cup. The U.S. Soccer Federation announced on Monday that Adams and Sean Zawadzki withdrew due to injuries sustained during recent club matches. Adams collided heads with a teammate during a Premier League game, while Zawadzki injured his right knee in a playoff match. Despite these setbacks, the team has added Timothy Tillman, Malik’s brother, to the roster, bringing the total to 24 players. The 16th-ranked U.S. will face No. 39 Paraguay on Friday in Chester, Pennsylvania, followed by a match against 15th-ranked Uruguay in Tampa, Florida, three days later. Coach Mauricio Pochettino’s squad will use these friendlies to fine-tune their strategy ahead of their World Cup opener on June 12.
Tyler Adams and Sean Zawadzki to miss US friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay
