U.S. midfielder Johnny Cardoso to overlook each matches in opposition to Trinidad due to ankle damage

CHICAGO — Midfielder Johnny Cardoso will miss the United States’ matches with Trinidad and Tobago that can decide a berth in subsequent yr’s Copa América and the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals.

Cardoso has an injured proper ankle and didn’t journey to Austin, Texas, from Brazil, the place he performs for Internacional. The 22-year-old from Denville, New Jersey, has made 9 worldwide appearances. He won’t get replaced on the roster, the U.S. Soccer Federation mentioned Monday.

The U.S. already was lacking wingers Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah, and captain Tyler Adams due to accidents.