The United States are refusing to buy into suggestions that Friday's World Cup Group D clash with Australia in Seattle will be straightforward, with winger Tim Weah saying the Americans are focused on preparation rather than outside noise.
Australia opened with a 2-0 upset win over Turkey and the US team is assessing the fitness of Christian Pulisic, who was substituted at halftime in their opening 4-1 win over Paraguay with a calf issue.
US midfielder Sebastian Berhalter said the Socceroos had already shown they would be difficult to score against.
