Pulisic and Weah Out of USMNT Roster for Nations League Quarterfinals Due to Hamstring Injuries

Loss magnified as USMNT's Nations League quarterfinals also serve as qualifiers for 2024 Copa America, adding pressure on remaining roster members to perform.

Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah, vital forwards of the U.S. men’s national team, will not participate in the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals due to hamstring injuries. Pulisic suffered an injury in AC Milan's match against Paris Saint-Germain, while Weah got hurt during a Serie A match with Verona.
The absence of these top players impacts the team's upcoming games against Trinidad and Tobago, which will also serve as qualifiers for the 2024 Copa America, increasing the pressure on the remaining roster members.
Despite the significant losses, Coach Gregg Berhalter is hopeful, claiming the team has had a core group together for the last two windows preparing for this opportunity.
Pulisic and Weah's absence will require other players to step up. Candidates include Alex Zendejas, Brenden Aaronson, Kevin Paredes, and Gio Reyna. Aaronson's younger brother, Paxten, is also included in the squad.
Tyler Adams, who is usually a key player, will also be absent due to a hamstring surgery. U.S. team will miss its top two wingers; it anticipates the replacements of Weah and Pulisic would be Reyna and Brenden Aaronson, despite them not being starters for their respective clubs in Germany's Bundesliga.