Nations League Preliminary Roster

60 Players are Available for Selection in March

The recently revealed preliminary roster for the CONCACAF Nations League Final Four shows that the U.S. Men's National Team appears well-positioned for the upcoming semifinals. The 60-man provisional list includes many of the program's top performers and some emerging talents.

Key veterans Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Gio Reyna headline the roster, providing the experience and quality crucial in tournament play. The midfield looks particularly strong, with Tyler Adams, Brenden Aaronson, Yunus Musah, and Johnny Cardoso all named to the provisional squad—though Reyna is the only one mentioned above who has not seen consistent playing time this winter.

As mentioned earlier, Josh Sargent's impressive form makes his inclusion in the attack opportune. The striker position remains competitive, with Jesus Ferreira also in contention. 

Several players demonstrated strong starts to MLS over the weekend. Jordan Morris made a statement with a brace in Seattle's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC, while Djordje Mihailović scored twice in Colorado Rapids' 2-1 victory over LAFC in Concacaf Champions Cup play. Goalkeeper Zack Steffen also impressed, earning a clean sheet in Colorado's MLS season opener against St. Louis CITY.

Noahkai Banks and Damion Downs are among the few new names mentioned. At the same time, notable absences include injured players Folarin Balogun, Sergino Dest, Malik Tillman, and Ricardo Pepi, along with Haji Wright. Despite his recent playing time in the Eredivisie, PSV's Richy Ledezma's omission comes as a surprise.

The final 23-man roster will be announced by March 10, giving coach Mauricio Pochettino difficult decisions ahead of the semifinal against Panama on March 20 in Inglewood, California. The winner will face either Mexico or Canada in the final on March 23.

The USMNT qualified for the semifinals in November with a 4-2 aggregate victory over Trinidad and Tobago, and expectations are high that they will defend their Nations League title.