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USMNT cancel Qatar camp because of Middle East security concerns

The training camp will be moved because of the developing situation in the region

U.S Soccer has cancelled the USMNT camp in Qatar after tension in the Middle East region increased following the death of Iranian general Qasem Suleimani.

A US-led drone strike killed the Iran politician in Iraq on Thursday with fears that Americans will be targeted in the Middle East region as retaliation.

The U.S football governing body decided to scrap the camp on Friday, releasing a statement through their official media channels.

"Due to the developing situation in the region, U.