United States manager Mauricio Pochettino said his side isn't in the best condition ahead of Tuesday's friendly against Canada, after already playing three games during this window to Canada's two, but that his team will "be ready."
The USMNT is flying high after winning their third match in a row during the September/October window, a 3-0 victory over bitter rivals Mexico. Teenagers Julian Hall and Cavan Sullivan were among the goalscorers, with Sullivan's tally making him the youngest scorer in USMNT history.
Pochettino added that the U.S. team's flight from Phoenix was delayed two hours, and that had affected the team's preparations. He stressed that among his priorities is managing the load of players so that they can continue performing for their clubs.
"It's about to keep growing and I think supporting the players and to finish the [window] in a very good condition," he said. "But I am sure that the players, even if we were competing a lot and traveling, that can affect, we are going to be ready for [Tuesday], with fresh energy."
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