Overview

• U.S. Soccer announced 22 players for September friendlies, with a 23rd to be added before games versus South Korea on Sept. 6 in Harrison, N.J., and Japan on Sept. 9 in Columbus, Ohio.
• Christian Pulisic is recalled after sitting out June matches and the Gold Cup, ending a summer absence that followed his request for rest.
• Weston McKennie and Matt Turner were left out as several regulars remain unavailable or are easing back from injuries, including Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Patrick Agyemang, Malik Tillman and Antonee Robinson.
• Uncapped or surprise selections include goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann, 18-year-old center back Noahkai Banks and defender Tristan Blackmon, part of four players seeking first caps.
• Sergiño Dest and Tim Weah return, and Josh Sargent rejoins in strong form after scoring in each of Norwich City’s first four matches, as Pochettino continues to evaluate options from MLS and Europe.