Overview
- The 26-player Gold Cup roster excludes stalwarts Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Sergiño Dest along with several others due to injuries, fatigue or Club World Cup commitments.
- U.S. goalkeeping depth is strained after Patrick Schulte and Zack Steffen were sidelined, leaving Matt Turner alongside newcomers Matt Freese and Chris Brady.
- Seven players could make their senior debuts, including goalkeepers Chris Brady and Matt Freese, defenders Alex Freeman and Nathan Harriel and midfielders Sebastian Berhalter and Quinn Sullivan.
- The U.S. will play friendlies against Turkey on June 7 in East Hartford and Switzerland on June 10 in Nashville as final tune-ups before the Gold Cup opener.
- The tournament serves as the last competitive action before the U.S. cohosts the 2026 World Cup and offers a measuring stick for Pochettino’s rebuilding efforts after recent continental setbacks.