This week is quite important for the USMNT. The Stars and Stripes will begin their new chapter under Mauricio Pochettino as the group gathers for the October friendlies. Facing Panama as his first test,

U.S. men's national team forward Folarin Balogun came off in the second half of Monaco's win over Rennes Saturday with an apparent shoulder injury, raising questions about whether or not he will be able to participate in Mauricio Pochettino's first friendlies in charge of the national team.

The Mauricio Pochettino era is soon to begin as the United States take on Panama and Mexico in international friendlies this month. Ahead of the all-Concacaf showdowns, the new USMNT boss has