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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Christian Pulisics phone has been more active than usual the past few days.Among texts, calls and social media, Pulisic got his share of congratulatory messages after scoring two goals and assisting on another in the United States 6-0 victory at St. Vincent and the Grenadines in a World Cup qualifier last week.Even though some would question whether it was possible, Pulisics performance raised expectations and hype surrounding the 17-year-old midfielder who some think could be Americas next soccer star.For now, though, Pulisic is likely to remain the U.S. squads super sub.Coach Jurgen Klinsmann made it clear Monday he intends to bring the talented teenager along slowly and is not likely to start him Tuesday against Trinidad and Tobago, the Americans finale in the semifinal round of the North and Central American and Caribbean region.Its important to kind of give younger players time and have that patience, Klinsmann said Monday. And when moments are there to give them the minutes or the start, its not an issue. We just need to make sure it all kind of comes at the right time. We are all excited about a very special talent when it comes through there. He has a long, long ways to go, and hopefully he goes a long way for many, many years to come.Although the Americans (3-1-1) havent secured a spot in CONCACAFs hexagonal, a victory against the Soca Warriors (3-0-2) would clinch first place in Group C and set up a final-round opener at home against Mexico in November. Because the U.S. has a plus-13 goal difference, it could advance even with a loss because third-place Guatemala (2-2-1) is at plus-1.We badly want to win this game, Klinsmann said. We want to finish first in our group in order to get straight into a big one in the hexagonal.Tim Howard, who took a yearlong leave of absence from the national team following the 2014 World Cup, will return to goal against T&T. It will be Howards 32nd appearance in a World Cup qualifier, moving him past mentor and former teammate Kasey Keller as the teams career leader in that category.Midfield Michael Bradley and defender Michael Orozco return after one-game suspensions. Right back DeAndre Yedlin is suspended after getting his second yellow card of qualifying against St. Vincent.Forward Clint Dempsey remains sidelined while undergoing tests for an irregular heartbeat, leaving Bobby Wood to start alongside Jozy Altidore.Pulisic likely will be one of the first players off the bench, a role he welcomes for now.Im ready for whatever comes, he said. Its fine to be patient. I know that I have to develop because Im a young player, so Im just excited for how that happens. Its been a crazy year for me going from a lot of youth teams and programs straight to the professionals and top teams. But its been really exciting and Im really happy with how its gone so far. Well see how it pans out.Pulisic plays for Borussia Dortmund in Germanys Bundesliga, and there was talk of a possible move to Liverpool. Following Dortmunds summer additions, Pulisic figures to have even more competition for playing time.We make sure he grows with the more experienced older players, and its wonderful to see that, Klinsmann said. Obviously, there will be setbacks throughout his career, but right now its going very smooth for him. We hope when he gets back to Dortmund that he gets his minutes there as well, which is not easy. They are fully loaded now in their roster.So well bring him along, and when I have the feeling that I need to hold him back a little bit, I will hold him back. When I have the feeling to give him a go, well give him a go.Pulisic earned his first start for Dortmund in January and then earned his first cap for the U.S. national team a month later. He scored his first professional goal in the Bundesliga in April and then became the U.S. teams youngest goal-scorer in the modern era in May.Hes a talented kid, for sure, Bradley said. What you all see is what we see up close on a daily basis. Hes a good kid. Hes smart. He knows whats going on. Joe Thomas Browns Jersey . On Saturday night, the normally free throw-challenged centre did just that. Howard scored 18 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, including 13 of 19 free throws in a 2 1/2-minute stretch, and the Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 122-111. Baker Mayfield Jersey . -- Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis was charged Thursday with driving while intoxicated, a day after he was suspended for an NFL substance-abuse policy violation. http://www.footballbrownsnflprostore.com/Youth-Greedy-Williams-Elite-Jersey/ . 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Goaltender Jonathan Quick played well enough to earn the starting job for the first game of the tournament, and despite some late trouble the Americans looked prepared for the real thing.I think the boys feel tournament ready, said forward Max Pacioretty, who had an assist. That probably was the most comfortable weve felt.Quick made 30 stops, giving up a goal on a perfect shot by teenage phenom Patrik Laine and another on a scramble in front by Jussi Jokinen. T.J. Oshie, Ryan Kesler and Derek Stepan scored for the U.S., which went 2-1-0 in exhibition play and begins the World Cup on Saturday against Team Europe.Tortorella called it the Americans best of the three exhibition games and cited progress in several areas.We were cleaner, Tortorella said. Have we got it all figured out? No. And we probably wont get it all figured out. Its just not enough time to cover all the things wed like to cover, so we just keep on banging away here and see if we can get better each day.Pacioretty was much better than in two previous games, responding to Tortorellas comment that he needs more from the Montreal Canadiens forward. The new line of Pacioretty, Kesler and Oshie clicked, with Oshie appearing extra motivated playing in front of Washington Capitals fans.When youre at your home rink, you just feel comfortable, Oshie said. Always fun playing at home.Quick, a two-time Stanley Cup winner with the Los Angeles Kings, stopped 63 of the 66 shots he faced in exhibition play. He put any doubt to rest abbout the U.dddddddddddd. starter, and Tortorella said Ben Bishop of the Tampa Bay Lightning would serve as the backup.A lot of things can happen in the tournament, but I believe in the body of work from all three goalies, Tortorella said. Its a really hard decision. I think Jonathan has just done a little bit better than the other guys, so hell be our No. 1 guy to start the tournament.Finland must still decide on its starter in net after Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators stopped 26 of 29 shots against the U.S. Itll be either him or Tuukka Rask of the Boston Bruins in Finlands opener Sunday against Team North America, but Rinne earned praise from coach Lauri Marjamaki.Pekka was great, said Marjamaki, who didnt name his starter for the first game. I like the style how he played. Of course he (faced a) couple of breakaways, so great game for him.Rinne robbed reigning NHL MVP Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks on a breakaway after a turnover by young Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta, one of several Finns who struggled Tuesday.Laine, the No. 2 pick in the draft to the Winnipeg Jets, enjoyed his best exhibition game. The 18-year-old had four shots on goal, several nifty moves and his snipe past Quick.It is good for us and of course important goal fo