When Mauricio Pochettino will announce USMNT World Cup squad

Soccer will stage the announcement at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City, with a fan event running from 1pm to 3pm ET. The broadcast will follow from 3pm to 4pm ET, before the United States face Senegal on May 31 and Germany on June 6. Mauricio Pochettino still has major USMNT calls to make Photo by DIRK WAEM / BELGA MAG / Belga / AFP via Getty Images The timing gives Pochettino a final checkpoint before the World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12 at Los Angeles Stadium.

The roster is expected to count on at least three strikers, as Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi and Haji Wright have all strengthened their cases through club form before the reveal. Balogun has 19 goals this season, including eight in his last 11 games, while Pepi has 17 after scoring four in his latest three matches. Wright has also reached 17 goals, leaving the Argentine head coach with a strong group.

Still, a decision still required over hierarchy and minutes. Midfield has become less settled because Johnny Cardoso suffered a high-grade right ankle sprain with Atletico Madrid. That injury leaves his World Cup status uncertain, with Cristian Roldan, Tanner Tessmann and Aidan Morris among the names who could have strengthened cases in his absence.

There is also uncertainty in goal. Matt Freese is considered the favourite for the spot, but Chris Brady, Matt Turner, Patrick Schulte and Roman Celentano remain part of a wider discussion around the position. Read more: Lionel Messi makes ‘can’t be very objective’ admission over Neymar Jr.