This isn't one of those clear scenarios, though, and that's because this is Mauricio Pochettino's first camp in charge of the U.S. men's national team. Pochettino opted not to rock the boat much with squad selections ahead of matches against Panama (Oct.

With Folarin Balogun injured Sargent could seize the striker role as he shows the new manager his all-around game

As USMNT embarks on a new path with the highly successful Mauricio Pochettino in charge, expectations are high. But amid this excitement, one of the defining men of the side has placed the reminder that all responsibility does not lie at the feet of Pochettino.