Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 26 Sept 2026
Pochettino to rotate heavily as USMNT host Peru in Orlando
The USMNT return to action with Pochettino ready to use nearly his entire squad in a friendly built for experimentation.


Mauricio Pochettino
coach
Fixture
USMNT v Peru
Type
International friendly
Venue
Orlando
Kick-off
4.30pm ET
Subs allowed
11
What happened. The USMNT face Peru in an international friendly in Orlando, with Mauricio Pochettino set to field a squad involving 26 of his 28 available players. Both sides agreed to 11 potential substitutions.
- Cavan Sullivan and other young players could make their debuts
- One of the two missing players is likely a goalkeeper
- Chris Richards was dealing with a lingering injury as of late last week
Pochettino is expected to use all his substitutions, giving fringe and young players a chance to impress.
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