The primary U.S. males’s nationwide group roster of the Mauricio Pochettino-era has formally been launched.
Christian Pulisic, Zack Steffen, and Tim Weah headline Pochettino’s 25-player roster for October’s pair of friendlies. Weston McKennie, Brenden Aaronson, and Folarin Balogun had been additionally included.
Midfielder Gio Reyna and defender Cameron Carter-Vickers missed out via respective accidents. Steffen earned his first senior name up since 2023, as did midfielder Gianluca Busio, who featured on the 2024 Paris Olympics for Crew USA.
Marlon Fossey, who made his USMNT debut in September, can also be again within the squad for granted again choice. He can be joined by Joe Scally, who excelled for the USMNT final summer time on the Copa America match.
The No. 9 race continues with Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright, and Josh Sargent all named to the squad. All 4 gamers have scored at membership degree up to now week, with Pepi netting twice in Eredivisie play.
The USMNT will host CONCACAF rivals Panama on October 12 in Austin, Texas earlier than concluding their two-match window in Guadalajara in opposition to Mexico on Oct. 15.
Panama final defeated the USMNT 2-1 final summer time within the 2024 Copa America group stage. Nonetheless, the USMNT have gained 17 of the 26 all-time conferences between the 2 groups.
October may even mark the Individuals’ first pleasant journey to Mexico since incomes a famed 1-0 victory over El Tri on Aug. 15, 2012. The end result stays the USMNT’s solely win on Mexican soil in all competitions.
Each matches will function preparation for the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal spherical this November.
Right here is the complete USMNT roster for October’s friendlies:
GOALKEEPERS: Ethan Horvath (Cardiff Metropolis/WAL; 9/0), Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew; 2/0), Zack Steffen (Colorado Rapids; 29/0), Matt Turner (Crystal Palace/ENG; 45/0).
DEFENDERS: Marlon Fossey (Customary Liege; 1/0), Kristoffer Lund (Palermo/ITA; 5/0), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse/FRA; 14/0), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC; 62/1), Antonee Robinson (Fulham/ENG; 46/4), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati; 29/3), Joe Scally (Borussia Monchengladbach/GER; 12/0), Auston Trusty (Celtic/SCO; 2/0).
MIDFIELDERS: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United/ENG; 44/8), Gianluca Busio (Venezia/ITA; 13/1), Johnny Cardoso (Actual Betis/ESP; 17/0), Weston McKennie (Juventus/ITA; 56/11), Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough/ENG; 7/0), Yunus Musah (AC Milan/ITA; 41/0), Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 14/0).
FORWARDS: Folarin Balogun (Monaco/FRA; 17/5), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven; 30/10), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan/ITA; 73/31), Josh Sargent (Norwich Metropolis/ENG; 25/5), Timothy Weah (Juventus/ITA; 41/6), Haji Wright (Coventry Metropolis/ENG; 13/4).
