By OkayGoal 
Zack Steffen entered the June U.S. men’s national team camp ready to challenge for the No. 1 goalkeeper job, but the veteran shot-stopper will unfortunately have to wait for a future opportunity to do so.
Steffen has left USMNT camp to undergo further examination for a knee injury suffered in training, U.S. Soccer announced Wednesday. The Colorado Rapids goalkeeper has returned to his club team as part of the plan.
The 30-year-old has registered three clean sheets in 11 MLS appearances for the Rapids this season. Steffen returned to the United States ahead of the 2024 MLS season and has become the Rapids No. 1 goalkeeper since.
Steffen made his name with the Columbus Crew over three seasons before also featuring for Manchester City, Middlesbrough, and Fortuna Dusseldorf.
The Pennsylvania native has earned 30 USMNT caps to date, being part of the 2019-20 CONCACAF Nations League-winning squad.
Steffen’s departure likely means that Matt Turner will occupy the No. 1 job heading into friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland later this month.
NYCFC’s Matt Freese and the Chicago Fire’s Chris Brady will also fight for minutes. Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte also left camp due to an injury.