It's a massive weight off of the United States men's national team's shoulders as they secured a signature victory under Mauricio Pochettino, dispatching Japan 2-0 in a friendly on Tuesday. The Samurai Blue may have made 11 changes from their match against Mexico,

A change in formation that emphasizes the strengths of some key players and simplifies responsibilities for all on the field could be in the plans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But that's not without complications.