USMNT's Paraguay Friendly: Key Lessons for World Cup Opener

The US Men's National Team's recent friendly against Paraguay offered crucial takeaways ahead of their World Cup group stage opener. Head coach Gregg Berhalter tested multiple lineups and formations, giving fringe players like Malik Tillman and Ricardo Pepi valuable minutes. The fixture highlighted defensive vulnerabilities against speedy attackers, an area the team must shore up before facing Group B rivals. The energetic performance in the first half, with goals from Christian Pulisic and West...