With the USMNT kicking off their World Cup campaign a week from Monday, things are really getting real. In this last weekend of fixtures before the tournament starts, it feels as though we pivot from hoping Christian Pulisic will start and make an undeniable impact to being quite content seeing him stew on the bench. Every match will be watched with a close eye, but this time holding our breath every time a player goes into a tackle, and scheduling a therapy appointment for every Gio Reyna wince. Here are the matches we’ll be dread watching this weekend:
Friday
Borussia Mönchengladbach v Borussia Dortmund - 12:30p on ESPN+
Start your oxygen deprivation schedule early this weekend with an American vs.