Tyler Adams and Gio Reyna are set to make their first appearances in the U.S. Men’s National Team camp under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino. They have been named to the 23-man squad for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League finals in Los Angeles.
Usual stars like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Timothy Weah will also feature alongside Adams and Reyna, who had missed previous camps due to injuries. The U.S. faces Panama next Thursday in a semifinal match at SoFi Stadium, hoping to secure a spot in the finals against Canada or Mexico on March 23.
The team aims for its fourth consecutive Nations League title after victories in 2021, 2023, and the previous year.
Pochettino emphasized the opportunity to win a trophy, stating:
‘This is a massive opportunity to win a trophy and that is our clear objective.’
He added, ‘We must continue to show our quality, our bravery, and our commitment to each other.’
Full Roster:
Goalkeepers: Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew), Zack Steffen (Colorado Rapids), Matt Turner (Crystal Palace)
Defenders: Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic), Marlon Fossey (Standard Liege), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee ‘Jedi’ Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Auston Trusty (Celtic)
Midfielders: Tyler Adams (Bournemouth), Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund), Tanner Tessmann (Lyon)
Forwards: Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte), Yunus Musah (AC Milan), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Josh Sargent (Norwich City), Timothy Weah (Juventus), Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps)
Reyna’s Selection Amid Limited Playtime
Despite limited appearances for Borussia Dortmund, Reyna’s talent earned him a spot.
‘It’s true that maybe he’s not playing too much, but he’s a great player for us,’ Pochettino commented. ‘We want to win this competition, and he can help us.’
Cameron Carter-Vickers’ inclusion marks his camp debut under Pochettino, while other players were also rewarded for their earlier performances.
Important Decisions on Roster Cuts
Players such as Aaronson and Miles Robinson were left off the list, highlighting the competitive nature of the roster selections.
Pochettino remarked, ‘We’re disappointed because we cannot call all of them. Sometimes it’s about balance on the field and making the right selection.’
