Mauricio Pochettino said that Christian Pulisic’s injured ankle held up well in a 20-minute appearance in Friday’s 1-1 tie with Ecuador, but playing time for the 27-year-old star on Tuesday against Australia will be determined on game day.

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Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla has written freelance articles about soccer for more than 30 media outlets in nine nations. The winner of eight United Soccer Coaches Writing Contest awards,...