The October international break was a job well done for the U.S. men's national team, who offered several signals that they are trending in the right direction with the World Cup just eight months away. While this month's games, a 1-1 draw against Ecuador and a 2-1 win over Australia , provided some answers on what head coach Maruicio Pochettino's tactical vision is and which players might be up for the task, there are naturally still some lingering questions as the countdown to the World Cup continues.

Pochettino's version of the USMNT seem to be at their most comfortable building out of the back with three center backs, while an eclectic group of apparent World Cup starters rises to the top. Mainstays like Christian Pulisic -- who came off in the first half against Australia wit

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