This friendly is a great opportunity for USA manager Mauricio Pochettino to test young talents against good opponents as the preparation continues.

The United States men's national team plays the first of their two January international friendlies on Jan. 18 taking on Venezuela. Taking place at Inter Miami's Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

These two games have been organised by US Soccer (at Pochettino’s request) in conjunction with both the Costa Rican and Venezuelan FA’s and because the games fall outside FIFA’s international window, the USMNT’s Europe-based stars will not participate as there is no obligation from their clubs for their release.

Christian Pulisic will not feature for AC Milan in their crucial Serie A clash against Juventus due to injury, head coach Sérgio Conceição confirmed on Friday.

Just 10 years into his career, Christian Pulisic already has plenty of highlight reel-worthy goals for both club and country. Pulisic continues to carve his place in the pantheon of the greatest American soccer players of all time.

With many of the top USMNT players overseas, a young American squad more than holds its own in a 3-1 win.

Pochettino will be unable to call on most of his preferred starters for the international friendly, including Chris

USA national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has been quick to praise the quality of American players but says he wants to inject some Argentine spirit and patriotism into his squad.

The United States Men's National Team is gearing up for two international friendlies against Venezuela and Costa Rica. These games represent head coach Mauricio Pochettino's third cycle in charge of the USMNT;

Domestic league action is back this weekend with Arsenal vs. Aston Villa, Juventus vs. Milan and Manchester United vs. Brighton and Hove Albion all notable on top of the U.S. men's national team taking on Venezuela.