USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino hasn't formally named a starting goalkeeper, but said NYCFC's Matt Freese has earned his chance.

AUSTIN, Texas — Weeks after the U.S. men’s national team named its initial summer roster, the dominant conversation was not about who made the squad — but who didn’t. Most of the core group was absent due to injuries, Club World Cup duties, or, in Christian Pulisic’s case, a hotly debated need for rest.

Richards’ goal sufficed to secure another victory for the USMNT and qualification to the Gold Cup quarterfinals. Saudi Arabia failed to create any real chances in the second hal