What happened. Zavier Gozo, a 19-year-old US youth international, has impressed in MLS and is close to a USMNT breakthrough, having recently joined Crystal Palace.

Gozo was disappointed to miss the World Cup squad but motivated.
He spoke after learning he wouldn't be on Pochettino's squad.
He aims to make the first team whenever that is.

“I thought I would be less disappointed than I was.”
— Zavier Gozo

Gozo's move to Crystal Palace signals his rising profile and potential USMNT future.

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