Mauricio Pochettino has precious few chances to ready his United States men’s national team for next summer’s World Cup and Saturday’s meeting with South Korea in New Jersey sees some big opportunities for the player pool.

The 24-man roster has more than a few surprises , as Pochettino has called upon a number of lesser-known domestic players over more familiar names like Weston McKennie, Giovanni Reyna, and Haji Wright.

Several others were left off after summer transfers, as Yunus Musah, Malik Tillman, and Johnny Cardoso remain with their clubs while Ricardo Pepi and Antonee Robinson are still rebuilding his fitness and form after a long-term injury and Patrick Agyemang is current out of action.

Got all that? Phew.

So how will Pochettino use his players against South Korea and Jap

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