Diego Kochen earns first USMNT call-up after strong loan spell

Diego Kochen, the 20-year-old American goalkeeper on loan at Lyngby from FC Barcelona, has received his first call-up to the United States men's national team. Kochen has established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper at Lyngby, playing every minute of the first eight Superliga matches this season. His performances have been instrumental in his selection by coach Mauricio Pochettino ahead of four upcoming friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada. The loan move to Lyngby marks an important step in Kochen's development after he did not make a senior appearance for Barcelona despite being called up multiple times.

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