MARK MCKENZIE

Gio Reyna started in his first match with the U.S. after his parents disparaged then-coach Gregg Berhalter for his lack of playing time at the World Cup, a 7-1 rout of 173rd-ranked Grenada in the CONCACAF Nationals League at St. George’s.

The U.S. World Cup roster had some surprises: Ricardo Pepi was left off along with Zack Steffen, Paul Arriola and Jordan Pefok.

Bayern Munich midfielder Malik Tillman is switching affiliation from Germany to the United States and is among 27 players invited to the Americans’ next-to-last training camp ahead of the World Cup.

Gio Reyna, Jordan Pefok and Ethan Horvath are back for the United States’ final World Cup qualifiers but Sergiño Dest appears likely to miss the three games.

Forward Ricardo Pepi was given his U.S. national team debut as under-pressure coach Gregg Berhalter changed five starters for Wednesday night’s World Cup qualifier at Honduras.

Players walked off the field dejected and nervous American fans are in an uproar.

Brenden Aaronson scored in the eighth minute, Daryl Dike and Reggie Cannon added their first international goals and the United States beat Costa Rica 4-0 in an exhibition to complete a grueling stretch of four games in 11 days.

United States defender Mark McKenzie has been subjected to racial abuse on social media following his team’s 3-2 victory over Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League final.

Christian Pulisic converted a penalty kick in the 114th minute, backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath stopped Andrés Guardado’s penalty kick in the 124th minute and the United States overcame an early defensive blunder to beat Mexico 3-2 in a final of the first CONCACAF Nations League that turned on three video reviews.

What to know today 🌅Michigan Board of State Canvassers to meet on election certification todayThe state of Michigan’s Board of State Canvassers is scheduled to vote on certifying the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election results on Monday. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 302,705 as of Saturday, including 8,478 deaths, state officials report. On Friday, the state reported a total of 9,779 new cases and 53 additional deaths. The state reported 8,516 new cases on Nov. 13. On Saturday, the state of Michigan reported a total of 152,267 recoveries.

DETROIT – Local 4 alum-turned-radio host Kim Adams fell victim to an FM radio switchover in the middle of her show. Adams was hosting her mid-day show on 98.7 The Breeze when her phone rang Thursday. It was her boss telling her that the station was immediately changing formats and, in turn, ending her on-air job. RELATED: Former 89X radio host Mark McKenzie talks switch to country music, being laid off while on airAdams is a veteran public figure in Metro Detroit. Adams has had stints on television, films and loved her radio job, but her most important work has been as a single mother of five.

Former 89X radio host Mark McKenzie said he was abruptly laid off while on the air, but the station’s dramatic switch from alternative rock to country music after 30 years hurt him just as much as losing his job.