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"We are working on a mix of things to make the interest grow outside of South America," Conmebol's Juan Emilio Roa told The Athletic.

"The team culture, the team togetherness, is stronger than any individual," USMNT midfielder Brenden Aaronson said.

The AC Milan winger came on as a second-half sub against Ecuador last Friday.

The U.S. manager has seen his team's commitment questioned in recent months, but Friday's showing was all business

The USMNT took on a tough South American opponent, played well and got the goal to show for it in a positive overall performance

Mauricio Pochettino was playing with less than a full deck Friday night, with key injuries altering his starting XI vs. La Tri

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The former national team goalkeeper says the squad can't expect blind faith from former players and the public

The USMNT coach announced he wants to "change the culture, change the vision" of the program