US EditionPulisic Back on US Roster for September Friendlies After Skipping CONCACAF Gold Cup
Coach Mauricio Pochettino recalled key players including Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah while excluding others due to recent club changes and playing time, aiming to strengthen for the 2026 World Cup.
- On Tuesday, Mauricio Pochettino named a 23-player United States men's national team roster for friendlies vs South Korea on September 6 in Harrison, New Jersey, and Japan in Columbus, Ohio.
- Due to club moves and injuries, the roster recalls Christian Pulisic, Sergiño Dest and Tim Weah who skipped the Gold Cup, while Giovanni Reyna and Matt Turner were omitted after recent transfers.
- Notably, Alejandro Zendejas returns for the first time since November 2024, and Josh Sargent rejoins after scoring four goals in four appearances.
- With the World Cup approaching, Pochettino said `We continue to strengthen the squad and narrow in on the pool of players who can help us achieve our goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup`.
- One more addition will be made, the U.S. Soccer Federation said, with possible debuts for goalkeepers Jonathan Klinsmann and Roman Celentano and defenders Noahkai Banks and Tristan Blackmon, while friendlies air on TNT, Max, SlingTV, Universo, Telemundo, Fubo, and Peacock.
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Pulisic back on U.S. roster for September friendlies after skipping CONCACAF Gold Cup
Christian Pulisic is returning to the U.S. national team for friendlies next month against South Korea and Japan after skipping June exhibitions and the CONCACAF Gold Cup to take time off, a decision that led to a spat with coach Mauricio Pochettino.
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