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.

United States national team defender John Tolkin said he has regrets over his past activity on social media after joining Holstein Kiel in Germany.

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

Defender John Tolkin has transferred to Holstein Kiel of the German Bundesliga from Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls.

New York Red Bulls defender John Tolkin has been named to the United State’s Men’s National Team roster for their upcoming January camp in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the federation announced today. Tolkin,

Forward Jesús Ferreira and defenders Jalen Neal and John Tolkin left U.S. training camp ahead of Saturday's friendly against Venezuela. Ferreira will rejoin Seattle to regain fitness, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Wednesday.

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 USMNT will host Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday before closing out their two-match window on Jan. 23 against Costa Rica in Orlando.

USA national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has been quick to praise the quality of American players but says he wants to inject some Argentine spirit and patriotism into his squad.

Domestic league action is back this weekend with Arsenal vs. Aston Villa, Juventus vs. Milan and Manchester United vs. Brighton and Hove Albion all notable on top of the U.S. men's national team taking on Venezuela.

January camp isn't the most important moment on the U.S. calendar but, for several players, it couldn't be more vital