US EditionUSMNT Official March Roster: Pulisic, McKennie Among Players to Face Belgium, Portugal
Mauricio Pochettino named a 27-player USMNT roster to test squad depth and assess fitness against top-10 European teams Belgium and Portugal, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- Updated March 17, 2026, Mauricio Pochettino named a 27-player United States men's national team roster for friendlies, with players reporting March 22 in Atlanta.
- Several absences mean injuries sidelined Sergiño Dest and James Sands , while Haji Wright's injury opened a spot for Patrick Agyemang.
- AC Milan attacker Christian Pulisic anchors the roster alongside Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie and Crystal Palace center back Chris Richards, while Fulham's Antonee Robinson and Atlético Madrid's Johnny Cardoso return after lengthy absences.
- Pochettino called four goalkeepers—Chris Brady, Roman Celentano, Matt Freese and Matt Turner—creating a backup competition, with Freese expected as starter and Turner the only challenger.
- Facing top‑10 opponents, Mauricio Pochettino’s roster is expected to resemble the World Cup 2026 squad, while media and pundits note rising pressure on the USMNT manager.
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The USMNT’s March squad shows Mauricio Pochettino has much work to do before the World Cup
Gio Reyna is in, Noahkai Banks is out, and the injury bug has bitten stalwarts Tyler Adams and Haji Wright. There might also be a battle brewing at backup goalkeeper with three months to go.
Pulisic, McKennie headline March USMNT roster
AC Milan attacker Christian Pulisic, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie and Crystal Palace center back Chris Richards headline the 27-player roster named by United States men's national manager Mauricio Pochettino for the upcoming international window.
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Mauricio Pochettino cited 27 players for the World Cup preparation duels. With surprises like Reyna and Agyemang, the DT seeks to replace the casualties of Adams and Dest. MIAMI. Mauricio Pochettino, the strategist in charge of the United States Team, has taken a firm step in planning for the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine technician officially announced a call of 27 footballers to face two commitments of the highest international level. The Amer…
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