Nations League Roster Released

Manager Pochettino Names 23-Man Roster Ready for Four-peat

U.S. Men's National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has unveiled his 23-player roster for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League finals. The squad will compete to claim the CNL trophy for an unprecedented fourth consecutive time.

The USMNT will face Panama in the semifinal on March 20 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The winner will advance to face either Mexico or Canada in the championship match on March 23.

"This is a massive opportunity to win a trophy, and that is our clear objective," Pochettino stated. "We must continue to show our quality, our bravery, and our commitment to each other."

Several key players return to the national team fold, including midfielder Tyler Adams, who makes his first appearance since Copa América 2024. Adams has been in excellent form for Bournemouth in the Premier League. Gio Reyna also received his first call-up under Pochettino despite limited playing time with Borussia Dortmund.

MLS players feature prominently in the selection, with six domestic-based players making the cut. Patrick Agyemang, Diego Luna, and Brian White—all standouts from January's camp—earned their first call-ups for an official competition. Luna particularly impressed Pochettino, who noted: "It's important for him to feel the confidence from us."

The roster balances experienced veterans and emerging talent. Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, key contributors in previous Nations League triumphs, headline the attacking options. Currently in outstanding form with Norwich City, Josh Sargent leads the forward line alongside Agyemang and White, who help compensate for Ricardo Pepi and Folarin Balogun's injury absences. Haji Wright, last year's Nations League hero, missed out after just returning for Coventry City from injury.

Pochettino emphasized the importance of maintaining hunger despite past success in the competition. "Many players have already won this competition and always the hunger is lost a little when you win; we want to continue with that hunger," he said.

DETAILED ROSTER BY POSITION (Club/Country; Caps/Goals)

GOALKEEPERS (3): Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew; 3/0), Zack Steffen (Colorado Rapids; 30/0), Matt Turner (Crystal Palace/ENG; 49/0)

DEFENDERS (8): Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic/SCO; 18/0), Marlon Fossey (Standard Liege/BEL; 1/0), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse/FRA; 17/0), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC; 67/1), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/ENG; 23/1), Antonee Robinson (Fulham/ENG; 50/4), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach/GER; 19/0), Auston Trusty (Celtic/SCO; 4/0)

MIDFIELDERS (6): Tyler Adams (Bournemouth/ENG; 42/2), Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis/ESP; 18/0), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake; 3/0), Weston McKennie (Juventus/ITA; 58/11), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund/GER; 31/8), Tanner Tessmann (Olympique Lyon/FRA; 6/0)

FORWARDS (6): Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC; 2/2), Yunus Musah (AC Milan/ITA; 45/1), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan/ITA; 76/32), Josh Sargent (Norwich City/ENG; 27/5), Timothy Weah (Juventus/ITA; 42/7), Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps/CAN; 3/1)