Pochettino won't 'risk' USMNT players on yellows

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- United States manager Mauricio Pochettino said his four players on yellow cards won't start Thursday's match against Türkiye to avoid the possibility of being suspended for the round of 32 match on July 1.

The USMNT has clinched the top spot in Group D, and with Türkiye having already been eliminated, the match will have no bearing on the final group standings. Therefore, the four players on yellow cards -- midfielder Tyler Adams , forward Folarin Balogun , defender Chris Richards and outside back Antonee Robinson -- will begin the match on the bench and likely won't play…