USMNT and U.S. Soccer staff
Before the World Cup last-16 match against Belgium
USMNT staff have erected barriers around their Seattle training ground before the World Cup last-16 match against Belgium. The move came after staff noticed elevated university buildings near Husky Soccer Stadium could offer views of tactical sessions.
U.S. Soccer said there is no specific suspicion of Belgian spying, but the team wanted to close gaps around the pitch. The precaution follows wider tournament concern over training privacy and past international football espionage cases.