January camp isn't the most important moment on the U.S. calendar but, for several players, it couldn't be more vital

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

The United States men's national team plays the first of their two January international friendlies on Jan. 18 taking on Venezuela.

Due to this game being outside of a FIFA window for international games, USMNT players from most leagues across the world haven’t been released by their clubs to play. That is the same for Venezuela, with most of their stars for South America’s surprise package in 2026 World Cup qualifying unavailable for this one.

The U.S. men's national team got another comfortable win, beating Costa Rica 3-0 Wednesday to end January on a high note.

Because the January games don't fall under a FIFA-recognized international break, Mauricio Pochettino's roster is mostly comprised of MLS talents rather than stars abroad like Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah and Co. Charlotte's Tim Ream and Nashville's ...

Mauricio Pochettino is pushing players to the limit to get them in shape for matches against Venezuela and Costa Rica. Some players haven't played competitive matches since November due to not qualifying for MLS playoffs,

Yunus Musah and Co. Charlotte's Tim Ream and Nashville's Walker Zimmerman are among the veterans on the roster, while youngsters like CF Montreal's Caden Clark, Real Salt Lake's Diego Luna and ...

Two wins for two for USA; Caden Clark wonder strike versus Venezuela; Important Zach Steffen saves versus Costa Rica

January camp presented an opportunity for domestic-based players to prove they can play a role in the USMNT depth chart, but it will take time for those who played best to see any real return at the senior level.

Lessons from the USMNT's annual January camp are often individually focused, so which players proved they deserve a bigger role with the national team?

Advertisement The U.S. team started its January camp matches last Saturday with a 3-1 win over Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale ... featured Miles Robinson, Tim Ream and Walker Zimmerman.