Five players departed the USMNT before it headed to Guadalajara for Tuesday’s friendly against Mexico.

They include Christian Pulisic, who assisted on the winning goal in the USA’s 2-0 win over Panama. He returned to AC Milan for what was termed “load management.”

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Paul Kennedy is the Editor in Chief & General Manager of Soccer America.