After US Soccer's initial roster announcement stimulated excitement for the possibility of finally seeing Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic line up together in the red, white & blue, injuries quickly popped that balloon of hope.
Not one of the trio who figures to feature heavily in the USMNT midfield for years to come will be with the team in friendlies against Colombia and Peru this month, after all three were forced to pull out of the squad with injuries.
It's unfortunate that three of the nation's brightest young stars will again be unavailable; that is undeniable.