Pochettino’s Roster Release

 New manager’s first competitive roster made public Sunday

New USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has called up 25 players for November's Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinals, with most of the squad based in Europe. The roster features players enjoying solid seasons at some of Europe's top clubs, particularly in the Champions League.

Christian Pulisic headlines the attacking options, arriving in exceptional form with seven goals and four assists in 15 matches for AC Milan. He's joined by PSV Eindhoven's Malik Tillman, who earned Champions League Team of the Week honors after a spectacular performance against Girona, contributing to his season tally of six goals and four assists. Fellow PSV striker Ricardo Pepi also joins the camp in strong form, having netted seven goals across all competitions.

The midfield maintains its core strength with Juventus' Weston McKennie, AC Milan's Yunus Musah, and a resurging Brenden Aaronson from Leeds United. The defensive unit features Premier League experience with Crystal Palace duo Matt Turner and Chris Richards, alongside veteran Tim Ream and Fulham's dynamic left-back Antonee Robinson.

The squad strikes a balance between experience and youth, with eleven players aged 23 or younger, including 18-year-old FC Barcelona goalkeeper Diego Kochen, who earned his second call-up. The roster's development pathway is evident, with seventeen players having come through the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, thirteen of whom were produced by MLS academies.

Players represent clubs across nine countries, with England and Italy leading the way with five players each. The squad's average age of 25 years and average of 26 caps per player reflects Pochettino's blend of established internationals and emerging talent as he builds toward the 2026 World Cup on home soil.

U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM – NOVEMBER TRAINING CAMP ROSTER (US Soccer) GOALKEEPERS (4): Diego Kochen (FC Barcelona Atletic/ESP; 0/0), Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew; 2/0), Zack Steffen (Colorado Rapids; 29/0), Matt Turner (Crystal Palace/ENG; 47/0) DEFENDERS (7): Mark McKenzie (Toulouse/FRA; 15/0), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC; 64/1), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/ENG; 23/1), Antonee Robinson (Fulham/ENG; 48/4), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati; 30/3), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach/GER; 17/0), Auston Trusty (Celtic/SCO; 3/0) MIDFIELDERS (8): Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United/ENG; 46/8), Gianluca Busio (Venezia/ITA; 15/1), Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis/ESP; 17/0), Weston McKennie (Juventus/ITA; 56/11), Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough/ENG; 9/0), Yunus Musah (AC Milan; ITA; 43/1), Tanner Tessmann (Olympique Lyon/FRA; 4/0), Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 16/0) FORWARDS (6): Cade Cowell (Guadalajara/MEX; 10/1),Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 31/11), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan/ITA; 74/31), Brandon Vazquez (Monterrey/MEX; 9/4), Tim Weah (Juventus/ITA; 41/6), Alex Zendejas (Club América/MEX; 9/1)