Mauricio Pochettino’s latest USMNT roster signals door is ‘still open’ for World Cup hopefuls
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Quick Summary
Gio Reyna is in the squad for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal, while top prospect Noahkai Banks hasn’t yet decided if he’ll represent the US or Germany Mauricio Pochettino made clear Tuesday that his 27-man squad is not a carbon copy of his expected roster for the 2026 World Cup. There will be cuts and corresponding recalls made from the roster for the friendlies against Belgium and Portugal at the end of the month in Atlanta. The latest roster includes four goalkeepers and 10 changes from the squad that notched impressive wins over Uruguay and Paraguay in November. Ultimately, the US men’s national team boss is trying to complete his assessments of several players, whether they’re mainstays at their clubs or struggling to see the field often enough for his liking. Continue reading...