USMNT World Cup roster projection: Who's in, who's on the bubble for the 26-man squad
The USMNT roster race is down to the wire. We project Mauricio Pochettino's selections and the handful of players still clinging to World Cup hope.
We are about four weeks from the U. S. World Cup roster announcement, which will mark the end of Mauricio Pochettino’s evaluation exercise after eight training camps and 24 matches across 19 months.
Barring a significant injury or worrisome fitness issue in the coming weeks, most of the 26-man roster is settled. A quick scan of the personnel and lineup choices since September is enough narrow Pochettino’s probable selections at a May 26 event in New York. Is there a major surprise or two in the works?
Eh, maybe. In all likelihood, the Argentine boss has known for some time who best fits into his plans — “the right 26,” he says. With that as a starting point, here’s our roster projections: 1.
Christian Pulisic, Forward, AC Milan The program’s most accomplished and capable player has had an uneven season at AC Milan and hasn’t scored for the national team since November 2024. Nonetheless, at 27 and in the prime of his sterling career, this is his team and his moment. If he’s on, the U.
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