U.S. soccer blanked by Portugal before World Cup roster announcement
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The U. S. men's national team ended its roster evaluation phase before the World Cup with a 2-0 friendly loss to Portugal in Atlanta on Tuesday.
Francisco Trincao put the Portuguese, playing a second straight match without Cristiano Ronaldo due to a minor muscle injury, ahead in the 37th minute and Joao Felix doubled the count in the 59th with Bruno Fernandes assisting both. The U. S.
will not take the field again before coach Mauricio Pochettino announces the roster on May 26. Five days later, the Americans play Senegal in Charlotte before the final tune-up June 6 vs. Germany in Chicago.
Group D play for the U. S. begins June 12 vs.
Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif. The U. S.