US Hopes to Give Fans Reason to Revel when It Faces Australia in Seattle, Even without Pulisic
Cristian Roldan expects a loud crowd as the Americans try to build on a 4-1 win, while Christian Pulisic sits out with a calf injury.
- On Friday, the Americans face Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle, aiming to build on their 4-1 World Cup opener victory against Paraguay.
- Australia enters the matchup following a 2-0 victory over Turkey last Saturday, while the Americans seek to maintain momentum after their dominant win against Paraguay.
- Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan expects a charged atmosphere, noting the Pacific Northwest city's history as one of the loudest venues for soccer.
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino announced that star forward Christian Pulisic will miss Friday's match due to a persistent left calf injury, which required him to train apart from teammates on Thursday.
- Center back Harry Souttar anticipates the Americans will try to start fast, as Coach Tony Popovic said he aims to "put Australian football on the world map.
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