Zack Steffen entered the June U.S. males’s nationwide staff camp able to problem for the No. 1 goalkeeper job, however the veteran shot-stopper will sadly have to attend for a future alternative to take action.
Steffen has left USMNT camp to endure additional examination for a knee damage suffered in coaching, U.S. Soccer introduced Wednesday. The Colorado Rapids goalkeeper has returned to his membership staff as a part of the plan.
The 30-year-old has registered three clear sheets in 11 MLS appearances for the Rapids this season. Steffen returned to the US forward of the 2024 MLS season and has grow to be the Rapids No. 1 goalkeeper since.
Steffen made his title with the Columbus Crew over three seasons earlier than additionally that includes for Manchester Metropolis, Middlesbrough, and Fortuna Dusseldorf.
The Pennsylvania native has earned 30 USMNT caps up to now, being a part of the 2019-20 CONCACAF Nations League-winning squad.
Steffen’s departure possible signifies that Matt Turner will occupy the No. 1 job heading into friendlies in opposition to Turkey and Switzerland later this month.
NYCFC’s Matt Freese and the Chicago Hearth’s Chris Brady may even battle for minutes. Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte additionally left camp as a consequence of an damage.