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4mo ago

Pochettino Names 60-Man Preliminary USMNT Roster for 2025 Gold Cup

Key players like Pulisic and Adams are included, while McKennie, Weah, and Reyna miss out due to club commitments.

Christian Pulisic, Matt Turner, Folarin Balogun, Diego Luna USMNT
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Mauricio Pochettino, Christian Pulisic, Matt Turner HIC
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Overview

  • Mauricio Pochettino has released a 60-man preliminary roster for the upcoming 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, aiming to rebuild the USMNT's confidence after a disappointing Nations League performance.
  • Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Antonee Robinson, and Folarin Balogun headline the roster, signaling a strong core of top players.
  • Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, and Gio Reyna are absent, as they prioritize Club World Cup duties, while Ricardo Pepi is sidelined due to injury recovery.
  • Pochettino is set to trim the roster to 26 players this week, with the final squad participating in friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland before the tournament begins on June 15.
  • The Gold Cup serves as a critical opportunity for Pochettino to solidify team identity and assess depth ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which the U.S. will co-host.