Forward Jesús Ferreira and defenders Jalen Neal and John Tolkin left U.S. training camp ahead of Saturday’s friendly against Venezuela.

The United States Men’s National Soccer Team hosts Venezuela in an international friendly on Saturday, January 18 (1/18/2025) at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. But the American’s will be missing several key members due to a variety of concerns, including Forward Jesus Ferreira.

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.

Goalkeeper Drake Callender became the fourth player dropped from the roster for the United States' friendly against Venezuela on Saturday. The U.S. Soccer Federation said Thursday that Callender has a minor muscle issue and returned to Inter Miami for evaluation and treatment.

Several players have left the USMNT's January training camp in recent days, but the ones who remain have a huge opportunity to impress coach Mauricio Pochettino in two upcoming friendly games.

The USMNT has announced a trio of departures from its January camp, with the federation leaving the door open over replacements coming in.

Jesús Ferreira, Tim Ream and Walker Zimmerman headline the 24-player USMNT roster for the upcoming friendlies against Venezuela and Costa Rica.

Seattle Sounders striker Jesús Ferreira looks to impress USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino at the USMNT's January camp.

The Seattle Sounders have acquired U.S. team forward Jesus Ferreira in a trade with FC Dallas.

Forward Jesús Ferreira and defenders Jalen Neal and John Tolkin have departed the United States men's national team training camp in Ft. Lauderdale and won't be part of the friendlies against Venezuela and Costa Rica.

The United States and Mauricio Pochettino will play an international friendly against Venezuela on Saturday afternoon at Chase Stadium in Miami, Florida.