Forward Jesús Ferreira and defenders Jalen Neal and John Tolkin left U.S. training camp ahead of Saturday’s friendly against Venezuela.
Jesús Ferreira was released early from the U.S. men’s national team camp, but the Sounders forward said Friday it was only to continue his offseason rehab with his new team.
The USMNT has announced a trio of departures from its January camp, with the federation leaving the door open over replacements coming in.
Goalkeeper Drake Callender became the fourth player dropped from the roster for the United States' friendly against Venezuela on Saturday.
Seattle Sounders striker Jesús Ferreira looks to impress USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino at the USMNT's January camp.
Jesús Ferreira, Tim Ream and Walker Zimmerman headline the 24-player USMNT roster for the upcoming friendlies against Venezuela and Costa Rica.
Ferreira, Callender and Neal are dealing with fitness issues, Tolkin leaves for "personal reasons" ahead of transfer
The Seattle Sounders added another piece to their attack ahead of a busy season with the acquisition of U.S. team forward Jesús Ferreira in a trade with FC Dallas.
The United States and Mauricio Pochettino will play an international friendly against Venezuela on Saturday afternoon at Chase Stadium in Miami, Florida.
With the anticipation growing about the upcoming USMNT friendlies against Venezuela and Costa Rica, three names will be missing from the roster this week. Jesus Ferreira, Jalen Neal and John Tolkin are all headed home or to new homes ahead of the friendlies against Venezuela and Costa Rica.
The USMNT will host Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday before closing out their two-match window on Jan. 23 against Costa Rica in Orlando.