Overview

• Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah and Gio Reyna opted out of the Gold Cup to recover from exhaustive club campaigns.
• Fulham defender Antonee Robinson will miss the tournament after undergoing successful knee surgery confirmed on May 28.
• Pochettino’s 27-man roster features 16 MLS-based players, marking a departure from the recent emphasis on European clubs.
• The USMNT enters the June 15 tournament off the back of a group-stage exit at Copa América and losses in the CONCACAF Nations League.
• Analysts view this Gold Cup as less consequential due to the expanded Club World Cup and the absence of marquee names.