#friendly-match

#friendly-match

Lewis Ferguson acknowledged that although many players had long seasons, it wasn't an excuse for the team's performance after their 3-1 defeat against Iceland.

"With any team, there has to be a cycle and a turnover of players eventually. You're bringing these young players in to feel the level of the group, to understand where they need to get to, to be selected regularly."

Defender Trai Hume will miss Northern Ireland's friendly against Sweden due to a hip injury, with manager Michael O'Neill prioritizing his recovery over immediate play.

"We are looking forward to the camp in January and the opportunity to get to know many of the MLS players and see all the potential talent we have here in the United States," USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino said. "We are happy to bring the National Team back to South Florida and utilize the great facilities of Inter Miami for this important moment as we continue to build towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup."