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McKennie out of USMNT squad for Honduras trip following Covid violation

The midfielder will return to Italy after earning a suspension ahead of the draw with Canada on Sunday

Weston McKennie has been replaced in the U.S. men's national team squad for the team's upcoming World Cup qualifier in Honduras after the Juventus midfielder was suspended for a violation of Covid protocol.

McKennie was left out of the squad for the USMNT's 1-1 draw with Canada on Sunday with Gregg Berhalter saying after the match that McKennie's status was up in the air.

It has now been confirmed that McKennie won't travel to Honduras as he will be replaced by San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jackson Yueill in the U.