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Zack Steffen, Caden Clark, White Praised by Fans as USMNT Beat Costa Rica in Friendly

Jan 23, 2025
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 22: Zack Steffen #22 of the United States dives for a ball during the first half against Costa Rica during an international friendly at Inter&Co Stadium on January 22, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 22: Zack Steffen #22 of the United States dives for a ball during the first half against Costa Rica during an international friendly at Inter&Co Stadium on January 22, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)

Mauricio Pochettino pushed all the right buttons on Wednesday night.

Zack Steffen was impenetrable in goal, Brian White and Caden Clark each opened their USMNT accounts and the Americans romped to a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica at Orlando's Inter&Co Stadium.

Normally, White and Clark each scoring their debut goals for the USMNT would have stolen all the headlines. Patrick Agyemang scoring goals in consecutive matches would have been a candidate for the top storyline as well.

But Steffen—who was a fairly shocking choice as the starting goalkeeper after not making an appearance for the USMNT since March 2022—could not be ignored after a pair of astonishing saves:

So USMNT fans and pundits alike had plenty of options when it came to doling out praise, and they didn't hesitate to spread the love:

https://twitter.com/MaxBretosSports/status/1882248110623387872

Steffen was not a part of the plans under former manager Craig Berhalter in the past few years, but Poch indicated back in October that Steffen would be given the opportunity to earn a place with the team, rostering him for friendlies against Panama and Canada.

"We know him, and I think he deserved the opportunity to be with us," he told reporters. "Of course, we always put all the circumstances when we made the decision, but I think he deserved the opportunity to be with us. That is our first roster; I explained a little bit that we were working from the distance, with all the [U.S. Soccer] analysis guys there, just trying to find and to see who is the best squad or the best balance. And I think it's a good opportunity to see him and analyze, but not only with him, all the players that are involved in the roster."

"Everybody knows that [Pochettino] came in and said that there are spots open, and that he wants there to be competition in every position," Steffen told Tom Hindle of Goal.com earlier in January. "That's my mindset. I want to get back to number one."

He has a long way to go in that regard, but he's clearly shown Pochettino enough to earn the start on Wednesday. And the United States' goalkeeper situation is in a bit of flux at the moment, leaving a glimmer of hope for Steffen yet.

He certainly took advantage of his opportunity against Costa Rica.

USMNT's Youth Movement Impresses Fans in 3-1 Friendly Win vs. Venezuela

Jan 18, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 18: Jack McGlynn #16 of United States celebrates after scoring his teammates first goal during first half an international friendly match between United States and Venezuela at Chase Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 18: Jack McGlynn #16 of United States celebrates after scoring his teammates first goal during first half an international friendly match between United States and Venezuela at Chase Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

Playing their first match of 2025, the United States Men's National Soccer Team defeated Venezuela 3-1 in an international friendly at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday.

Philadelphia Union midfielder Jack McGlynn and Charlotte FC striker Patrick Agyemang each scored goals late in the first half to put the United States up for good in their senior national team starting debuts.

Since European clubs are not in the midst of an international break, the USMNT was without most of its top stars, including Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Weston McKinnie, Timothy Weah and Matt Turner.

The squad was made up almost entirely of MLS players, and six of the 11 starters earned their first cap as a member of the senior national team Saturday.

The USA squandered a golden opportunity in the third minute of the match when Matko Miljevic was denied on a penalty kick, and there was no scoring for the first 36 minutes.

However, McGlynn broke through in the 37th minute with a long-range, left-footed blast to put the USMNT up 1-0:

Just two minutes later, Agyemang took a feed from Miljevic and confidently beat Venezuelan goalkeeper Wuilker Faríñez to extend the lead to 2-0:

In the 61st minute, Miljevic got some retribution for his earlier penalty miss by scoring in his USMNT debut as well:

Given the youth on the USMNT roster, several fans took to X to praise the performance of the up-and-coming players and the team as a whole:

Mauricio Pochettino was named the USMNT manager back in September, replacing Gregg Berhalter, and he scored his fourth victory in five matches at the helm Saturday.

The 52-year-old Argentinian previously managed several high-profile clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, and he was chosen as the head coach to take Team USA to the next level.

The USMNT has seemingly played a more aggressive, attacking style during his brief tenure, and that was on full display once again Saturday, as the Americans dominated play with 66 percent of the possession and 10 shots on goal compared to Venezuela's three.

With the United States playing an exciting brand of soccer, Pochettino received his proverbial flowers from many on social media Saturday:

https://twitter.com/joelthesaiko/status/1880720084492231026

Since the USMNT didn't have anything close to its best squad on the pitch against Venezuela, the result conceivably bodes well for what Pochettino can do with his top players.

The win also may have offered a glimpse into the future of the USMNT, as McGlynn, Agyemang and others perhaps put themselves on the radar for future caps.

The group that played Saturday will get one more chance to impress Wednesday when the USMNT goes to Orlando to face Costa Rica in a friendly.

After that, the USMNT's next match will have higher stakes, as the Americans will host Panama in a CONCACAF Nations League tilt on March 20 in Los Angeles.

Christian Pulisic Wows Fans as USMNT Beats Jamaica to Reach Nations League Semifinals

Nov 19, 2024
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 18: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States advances the ball during the first half against Jamaica during leg two of the 2024 Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinals at Citypark on November 18, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 18: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States advances the ball during the first half against Jamaica during leg two of the 2024 Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinals at Citypark on November 18, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)

The United States Men's National Team is moving on to the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal after taking down Jamaica 4-2 on Monday.

Monday's meeting was the second of a two-legged match. The United States won the first leg 1-0, meaning it won the quarterfinal matchup 5-2.

The USMNT got off to a fast start thanks to star Christian Pulisic, who scored in the 13th and 33rd minute to make it an early 2-0 lead.

Ricardo Pepi made it 3-0 in the 42nd minute, scoring his third goal in as many matches as the young player continued his rise to stardom.

After Jamaica's Demarai Gray scored early in the second half, Tim Weah gave the United States some insurance with a goal in the 55th minute.

Gray notched another goal in the 68th minute to make it 4-2, but Jamaica didn't have quite enough to mount the comeback.

After the win, fans had high praise for Pulisic, Pepi and the USMNT for advancing to the semifinal.

https://twitter.com/amcalabrese12/status/1858695482739982756

With the win on Monday, the United States has now punched its ticket for the Nations League Semifinals, which take place in March. The USMNT also advanced to the Gold Cup in June.

As the march toward the 2026 World Cup continues, new coach Mauricio Pochettino is building momentum. After a handful of friendlies earlier this fall, he finally got the chance to coach a competitive match for the first time last week against Jamaica. He now has a pair of solid outings to look back on and he'll look to keep winning moving forward.

USMNT vs. Jamaica: Top Storylines, Box Score Predictions for 2024 Nations League

Nov 17, 2024
KINGSTON, JAMAICA - NOVEMBER 14: Captain Tim Ream #13 of the United States leads the team onto the field prior to playing against Jamaica at National Stadium on November 14, 2024 in Kingston, Jamaica. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)
KINGSTON, JAMAICA - NOVEMBER 14: Captain Tim Ream #13 of the United States leads the team onto the field prior to playing against Jamaica at National Stadium on November 14, 2024 in Kingston, Jamaica. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)

The United States men's national team will try to complete the sweep of Jamaica in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals on Monday.

The Americans downed Jamaica 1-0 in Thursday's first leg behind a fifth-minute goal from Ricardo Pepi.

Mauricio Pochettino's side needs a result in St. Louis to confirm its spot in next year's Nations League semifinals.

USMNT vs. Jamaica Info

Date: Monday, November 18

Start Time: 8 p.m. ET

TV: TNT

Live Stream: Max

Top Storylines to Watch

The Americans have two wins and one loss under Pochettino's direction.

Thursday's 1-0 win over Jamaica marked the second clean sheet in a victory for the USMNT under the former Tottenham Hotspur boss.

The USMNT defense only allowed two Jamaica shots to go on net in the away contest in Kingston.

The strong defensive play should translate to Monday's game in St. Louis, where you would assume the Americans would play much better since they are on home soil.

Pochettino's side created four shots on goal out of 11 attempts in the first home game under the new manager in October against Panama.

Goals from Ricardo Pepi were the common denominator in the attack for both of the victories.

Pepi has another opportunity in front of him on Monday to lead the American attack because of the lack of depth at the position on the November roster. Brandon Vazquez is the only other true striker in the squad.

A third goal in four games would do wonders for Pepi's stock within the USMNT going into 2025. The Americans are still looking for a top goal scorer to take charge in front of Christian Pulisic and others in midfield.

Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Yunus Musah should be expected in the USMNT XI on Monday. McKennie might have more freedom to go forward to play with Pulisic and Pepi since the game is on home soil.

There could be change at center back since Chris Richards and Miles Robinson sat on Thursday. Tim Ream and Mark McKenzie anchored the back line in Kingston.

Matt Turner got the nod in goal on Thursday, Another start and clean sheet would boost his stock in a crowded battle for the No. 1 goalkeeper position.

A victory on home soil is expected, regardless of who is in the lineup, and that will put the USMNT into the Concacaf Nations League semifinal.

The USMNT is the only winner of the Nations League since it was introduced in 2019. The semifinals and final take place on March 20 and 23 at Sofi Stadium.

Prediction: USMNT 2, Jamaica 0

Christian Pulisic, Pepi Praised by USMNT Fans After Nations League Win vs. Jamaica

Nov 15, 2024
KINGSTON, JAMAICA - NOVEMBER 14: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States is defended by Damion Lowe #17 of Jamaica during the first half at National Stadium on November 14, 2024 in Kingston, Jamaica. (Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images)
KINGSTON, JAMAICA - NOVEMBER 14: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States is defended by Damion Lowe #17 of Jamaica during the first half at National Stadium on November 14, 2024 in Kingston, Jamaica. (Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images)

The U.S. Men's National Team is one step closer to a Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal win.

Ricardo Pepi's early goal stood as the decider as Team USA won 1-0 on Thursday night in head coach Mauricio Pochettino's first game with the team.

The quarterfinal will continue with a second game on Monday. Whichever team wins the set will advance to both the Nations League Finals in March and the Gold Cup in June.

Pepi's early goal continued what has so far been a strong season for the 21-year-old USMNT star.

AC Milan star Christian Pulisic meanwhile sparked praise by setting up Pepi's go-ahead goal in the fifth minute.

The game marked a historic night for both Pulisic, who became the 33rd player in USMNT history to make 75 appearances for the U.S., and Pepi, who became the fourth USMNT player to score 12 times on international stages before turning 22, per the AP.

Pulisic also took several hits from Jamaica as USMNT worked to preserve the lead in the second half.

Jamaica's Demarai Gray received a penalty kick in the 14th minute, but Team USA goaltender Matt Turner blocked the shot to keep the Americans ahead.

The hosts got another opportunity to tie the game in the 65th minute, but Mason Holgate missed an opportunity on the goal line.

The second half was marked by whistles, with Holgate getting dismissed after receiving his second yellow card of the game in the 86th minute.

The win led fans to celebrate the U.S. Soccer Federation's decision to sign Pochettino as the successor to former manager Gregg Berhalter.

Pochettino coached Team USA through a pair of friendlies last month, but the win marked his first in a competitive match.

Team USA won the first three editions of the Concacaf Nationals League tournament. The United States will see if they can set themselves on track for a fourth straight victory by claiming the team's second official win of the Pochettino era on Monday.

Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET in St. Louis. The winner of the aggregate-goal series will advance to a semifinal match on March 20 in Inglewood, California.


USMNT vs. Jamaica: Top Storylines, Box Score Predictions for 2024 Nations League

Nov 13, 2024
KISSIMMEE, FL - NOVEMBER 12: Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino of the United States during USMNT Training at Osceola Heritage Park on November 12, 2024 in Kissimmee, Florida. (Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)
KISSIMMEE, FL - NOVEMBER 12: Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino of the United States during USMNT Training at Osceola Heritage Park on November 12, 2024 in Kissimmee, Florida. (Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)

The United States men's national team plays its first significant game under manager Mauricio Pochettino on Thursday night.

The USMNT visits Jamaica in the first leg of a two-leg quarterfinal in the Concacaf Nations League.

The Americans split the first two friendly matches under Pochettino's direction in September. They won at home against Panama and lost on the road in Mexico with a depleted squad.

Thursday's game starts a two-game series over the November international break with Jamaica. The winner of the series advances to the Nations League semifinals, which will be held in March.

USMNT vs. Jamaica Info

Date: Thursday, November 14

Start Time: 8 p.m. ET

TV: TNT

Live Stream: Max

Storylines to Watch

Thursday is the first real test of the Pochettino era.

It will be one of the rare chances the USMNT gets to play in a competitive environment prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil.

The USMNT's bare minimum expectation is to win everything on the continental level, and that has been true in the Nations League since it was introduced in 2019. The USMNT is three-for-three in Nations League titles.

The regular cast of stars are available for Pochettino on Thursday. Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah and Antonee Robinson are among the players penciled into the starting lineup.

Goalkeeper and striker continue to be the toughest positions to figure out inside the USMNT talent pool.

Matt Turner and Zack Steffen were two of four goalkeepers called in for the November Nations League games. Two other young netminders are in camp, but they are not expected to start over the two international veterans.

Pochettino may be willing to split the November starts between Turner and Steffen, who have 76 international appearances between them, but no clear-cut No. 1 goalkeeper has emerged just yet.

At forward, Ricardo Pepi has to be the option given who was available for the November roster. Josh Sargent and Haji Wright are both dealing with injuries at the moment.

Pepi could take the Nations League quarterfinals as his opportunity to shine in front of the new manager. He has 11 goals in 31 international games and has six goals in the Eredivisie for PSV this season.

Brandon Vazquez is the other candidate to start up top. The Monterrey forward is not in the blistering form he was in last year in Liga MX, but he does have three goals in six games in the new Liga MX campaign.

Pochettino might be inclined to start his players with more experience on Thursday on the road before he unleashes a more attack-friendly lineup at home on Monday.

Jamaica can be one of the toughest teams to break down with three-time MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Andre Blake in net.

The Reggae Boyz allowed one goal in their last four games, so do not expect the Americans to bury a plethora of chances.

A draw in Kingston would be a good result, but if the Americans win, it will likely be by a slim margin.

Prediction: USMNT 0, Jamaica 0

Gregg Berhalter Reflects on USMNT Firing: 'It Is Like Mourning a Death'

Oct 18, 2024
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 26: Gregg Berhalter, coach of United States speaks during a press conference ahead of their match against Panama as part of CONMEBOL Copa America USA 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 26: Gregg Berhalter, coach of United States speaks during a press conference ahead of their match against Panama as part of CONMEBOL Copa America USA 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Former United States men's national soccer team coach Gregg Berhalter spoke about his firing at his introductory press conference as head coach and director of football with the Chicago Fire on Thursday, likening it to "mourning a death."

"It's a really difficult moment when you get fired as a coach, and I don't want to liken this to life and death at all, because it's not, you're still alive, but it is like mourning a death," Berhalter said, per Paul Tenorio of The Athletic.

"You wake up the next day and you feel really bad. Your confidence takes a hit, and it's a really difficult moment. For me, it was really about being with my family in those moments and giving myself the time and the freedom and the space to feel sad."

Berhalter was the USMNT head coach from Dec. 2018 to Dec. 2022 before his contract expired. Six months later, U.S. Soccer decided to bring Berhalter back through the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

However, U.S. Soccer changed course after Copa America, when Berhalter's team failed to get out of the group stage.

Berhalter spoke about that performance and took "full responsibility" for the team's outing.

"We didn't perform well in the Copa America, and when you don't perform well at a high level, there are consequences," Berhalter said. "I take full responsibility for that, but it still hurts. When you get past that mourning period, you have support around you, now it's about reflecting."

Berhalter has been fired before after Swedish club Hammarby fired him after a year-and-a-half in charge in July 2013. He was then hired as Columbus Crew's sporting director and head coach and proceeded to lead the club to the playoffs in 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018, including an MLS Cup appearance in 2015. Berhalter then left Columbus for the USMNT position.

Berhalter did lead his teams to a Gold Cup victory once and the Nations League title twice. And the USMNTwent to the 2022 World Cup after failing to qualify in 2018. The United States also made the round of 16 before falling to The Netherlands.

However, the United States also barely snuck into the World Cup knockout round and ultimately scored just three times in four matches. And the Copa America, which the United States hosted, was a disaster with two losses in three matches sinking the team.

Berhalter is moving on, though, and is looking ahead to the next challenge.

"And then from there you become motivated, alright? Now I want the next opportunity. You get hungry again," Berhalter said after moving forward post-firing. "And during that period when I got hungry, there's a number of opportunities that I was looking at and I kept coming back to Chicago and the potential and the alignment.

"It's not every day that you get to work for a man like [club owner Joe Mansueto], who understands what a top level is and how to build something that's really good and sustainable."

Berhalter takes over a team that currently sits last in the MLS' Eastern Conference with 31 points (seven wins, nine draws, 17 losses). So he has his work cut out for him, but he's clearly looking forward to the challenge.

USMNT's 1st-Half Struggles vs. Mexico Disappoint Fans in Pochettino's 2nd Match

Oct 16, 2024
USA's midfielder #11 Brenden Aaronson (L) and Mexico's defender #27 Jesus Angulo fight for the ball during the international friendly football match between Mexico and USA at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Jalisco state, Mexico, on October 15, 2024. (Photo by Ulises Ruiz / AFP) (Photo by ULISES RUIZ/AFP via Getty Images)
USA's midfielder #11 Brenden Aaronson (L) and Mexico's defender #27 Jesus Angulo fight for the ball during the international friendly football match between Mexico and USA at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Jalisco state, Mexico, on October 15, 2024. (Photo by Ulises Ruiz / AFP) (Photo by ULISES RUIZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Mauricio Pochettino's 2-0 debut win as USMNT manager over Panama on Saturday inspired confidence that the Americans were already forging a better path after the lackluster end to the Gregg Berhalter era.

Tuesday's match against Mexico, at least for 45 minutes, was quite the different tale. The USMNT looked overmatched, trailing 1-0 at halftime after Raúl Jiménez's fantastic free kick.

The Americans didn't manage a single shot in the first half, while Mexico had 12 (three on goal). The Mexicans held 58.9 percent of possession and had five corners, compared to just two for the United States.

Yes, the Americans were without key players in Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Ricardo Pepi. And yes, the game was being played in Mexico. But that didn't make the first 45 minutes any easier for supporters and pundits alike to stomach:

Halftime didn't provide much respite, as Mexico quickly took a 2-0 lead after a counter and USMNT turnover in the box, with César Huerta burying a shot in the bottom corner.

The Americans have generally gotten the better of Mexico in this rivalry of late. But after about 50 minutes, Mexico appeared to be on a different planet than their northern neighbors and rivals, much to the chagrin of the optimistic U.S. fanbase following Poch's appointment.

USMNT vs. Mexico: Top Storylines and Box Score Predictions for 2024 Friendly

Oct 14, 2024
AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 12: United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino during a game against Panama at Q2 Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)
AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 12: United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino during a game against Panama at Q2 Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)

Mauricio Pochettino's first road game in charge of the United States men's national team is a rare clash in Mexico with El Tri.

The USMNT and Mexico typically do battle on North American soil, but Tuesday's friendly will be played in Guadalajara.

The Pochettino era began with a 2-0 win over Panama on Saturday. Winning in Mexico comes with a set of new challenges because the USMNT had five players depart camp this weekend.

Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Ricardo Pepi were part of the quintet that left to go back to their respective clubs.

Pochettino will have to call on other attacking stars to create chances and try to pull off the win without Pulisic, the team's best attacker, in the squad.

USMNT vs. Mexico Info

Date: Tuesday, October 15

Start Time: 10:30 p.m. ET

TV: TNT

Live Stream: Max

The USMNT released Pulisic back to AC Milan for load-management purposes ahead of Tuesday's trip to Mexico.

The move is in the best interest of the player since there are not many breaks in the calendar once the European club soccer season starts up in August.

Pochettino will take a smaller roster to Mexico, but the available squad can still pick up a result against the program's top international rival.

Tuesday's match could be a chance for strikers such as Haji Wright and Brandon Vazquez to prove their worth to the USMNT.

Josh Sargent started up top on Saturday and Ricardo Pepi came off the bench to score the second goal for the U.S.

Vazquez's experience against Liga MX defenders could be a X-factor for the American attack. He has three goals in six games this season for Monterrey.

If rotation happens across the squad, Malik Tillman could get an opportunity in the attack. He came on as a substitute in Saturday's win over Panama.

Three members of the back line and midfielder Aidan Morris went the full 90 minutes on Saturday, so they may be switched out by Pochettino.

If he starts again, the key man to watch is Yunus Musah, who scored and looked strong in midfield against Panama.

The 21-year-old will have a vital part to play for the USMNT over the next 18 months, and with only six midfielders on the roster at the moment, he could be handed a second straight start to provide stability in the middle of the park.

The Mexico squad is headlined by goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and midfielder Andres Guardado, but there are plenty of new faces looking to make an impact as well.

Alexis Vega and Ozziel Herrera scored in Saturday's 2-2 friendly with Spanish club side Valencia.

Vega and Herrera are two of 14 players in the El Tri squad with less than 40 international appearances.

The USMNT Is in a far better state at the moment under Pochettino, but Tuesday's game is a chance for Mexico to prove it can still be competitive despite its moment of weakness.

Mexico crashed out of the Copa America in the group stage and only has one win in the three games since the summer tournament.

A result in Guadalajara is possible for the USMNT, but it will be harder to create chances without Pulisic and that could lead to a slower-paced contest in the final third.

Prediction: Mexico 1, United States 1

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