The USMNT are preparing for their second friendly of the international break against Costa Rica on Wednesday night. The January camp will provide head coach Mauricio Pochettino with valuable insight into his MLS-based players as the games fall outside European international windows.

The USMNT have made improvements under Mauricio Pochettino, with the USA recording a victory over Venezuela and now the head coach is setting his sights on a good run at the next World Cup

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino emphasized that the January camp cannot be categorized as an "alternative" team, serving instead as an opportunity for newcomers to fight for a spot in the organization's overall player pool.