Overview

• Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, and Gio Reyna will miss the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup due to rest needs and FIFA Club World Cup commitments.
• Pulisic requested to step back after logging 49 matches this season and dealing with a chronic hip issue, with U.S. Soccer agreeing to prioritize his long-term fitness.
• USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino unveiled a 27-player training roster that focuses on MLS-based talent and first-time call-ups to build depth.
• The United States begins its Gold Cup campaign on June 15 in Group D, facing Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, and Saudi Arabia in the group stage.
• The Gold Cup serves as the final extended preparation opportunity for the USMNT before the 2026 World Cup, with two friendlies scheduled for early June.