USMNT GK Steffen’s Back Tightness Puts World Cup Qualifying Availability in Doubt

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Sports Illustrated

By Avi Creditor The U.S. goalkeeper has started the last three qualifying matches, but it could be Matt Turner’s time once again. View the original article to see embedded media. It turns out that Zack Steffen’s absence from Manchester City’s matchday squad over the weekend could have a residual effect on the U.S. men’s national team. The goalkeeper, who has started the U.S.’s last three World Cup qualifying matches, experienced back tightness that kept him from his usual role as Ederson’s backup, U.S. Soccer disclosed on Tuesday. As a result, he has yet to travel to Columbus to join U.S. trai…

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