Overview

• The U.S. will face South Korea on Sept. 6 in Harrison, New Jersey, and Japan on Sept. 9 in Columbus, Ohio.
• Alejandro Zendejas is a surprise selection and joins fellow returnees Tim Weah and Josh Sargent after absences from the Gold Cup squad.
• Veterans Matt Turner, Zack Steffen and Weston McKennie are among the notable omissions, alongside several others from recent camps.
• Four players could make their U.S. debuts: goalkeepers Jonathan Klinsmann and Roman Celentano and defenders Noahkai Banks and Tristan Blackmon.
• Sergiño Dest could make his first national-team appearance in 18 months after recovering from an ACL tear, and U.S. Soccer says one more player will be added to the roster.