Tyler Adams and Ricardo Pepi returned to action after extended injury layoffs, giving a needed boost to the USMNT’s outlook on a weekend that saw the slumping teams of such stars as Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Tim Weah all lose.

Not ready to subscribe? Sign up here for our free newsletter.

Already have an account? Sign in here.

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,...