USMNT Names 26-Player World Cup Squad With Pulisic, Ream and Balogun
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Updated · ESPN · Jun 12
USMNT Names 26-Player World Cup Squad With Pulisic, Ream and Balogun
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jun 12
Summary
Twenty-six players were selected for the U.S. men’s World Cup roster, giving Mauricio Pochettino a mix of MLS-based contributors and Europe-based regulars before the co-hosts open Friday night in North America.
Christian Pulisic headlines the squad as its main attacking star, while Tim Ream brings 82 caps and could become the oldest American to play in a World Cup match at 38.
Matt Freese appears favored to start in goal ahead of veteran Matt Turner, and the back line could shift depending on Chris Richards’ recovery from an ankle injury.
The roster also leans on versatile options across the field, including Sergiño Dest, Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie, with Ricardo Pepi and Folarin Balogun competing to lead the attack.