Pochettino Names Young USMNT Squad to Begin 2030 World Cup Cycle

Mauricio Pochettino has named a 28-player United States squad for September and October fixtures against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, launching the national team’s 2030 World Cup cycle with a significantly younger group.

Why the new group matters

The selection combines core senior internationals with players who could also become central to the United States’ Under-23 Olympic plans. The expanded FIFA window gives Pochettino four matches rather than the more familiar two, providing an early opportunity to introduce a new generation while retaining experienced leadership.

Tyler Adams, Antonee Robinson, Sergiño Dest and Gio Reyna return as two-time World Cup participants. Yunus Musah is also back in the setup for the first time since March 2025.

Pochettino said the camp represented a new beginning for every player, with established internationals joined by young prospects with considerable upside. He stressed the importance of the group learning the team’s working culture and playing principles, while meeting the standard of commitment expected by United States supporters.

United States squad

Goalkeepers

• Chris Brady — Chicago Fire; 1 cap, 0 goals
• Matt Freese — New York City FC; 19 caps, 0 goals
• Diego Kochen — Lyngby Boldklub; 0 caps, 0 goals
• Brian Schwake — Nashville SC; 0 caps, 0 goals

Defenders

• George Campbell — West Bromwich Albion; 1 cap, 0 goals
• Sergiño Dest — PSV Eindhoven; 44 caps, 3 goals
• Alex Freeman — Villarreal; 22 caps, 3 goals
• Peyton Miller — New England Revolution; 0 caps, 0 goals
• Neil Pierre — Philadelphia Union; 0 caps, 0 goals
• Chris Richards — Crystal Palace; 40 caps, 3 goals
• Antonee Robinson — Fulham; 58 caps, 5 goals
• Miles Robinson — FC Cincinnati; 41 caps, 3 goals
• Auston Trusty — Celtic; 10 caps, 1 goal
• Frankie Westfield — Philadelphia Union; 0 caps, 0 goals

Midfielders

• Tyler Adams — AFC Bournemouth; 58 caps, 2 goals
• Mathis Albert — Borussia Dortmund; 0 caps, 0 goals
• Sebastian Berhalter — Middlesbrough; 18 caps, 2 goals
• Zavier Gozo — Crystal Palace; 0 caps, 0 goals
• Adri Mehmeti — Red Bull New York; 0 caps, 0 goals
• Yunus Musah — AC Milan; 47 caps, 1 goal
• Brooklyn Raines — New England Revolution; 0 caps, 0 goals
• Gio Reyna — RC Strasbourg Alsace; 43 caps, 10 goals
• Malik Tillman — Bayer Leverkusen; 35 caps, 5 goals

Forwards

• Cole Campbell — SV Elversberg; 0 caps, 0 goals
• Justin Ellis — Orlando City SC; 0 caps, 0 goals
• Julian Hall — Red Bull New York; 0 caps, 0 goals
• Ricardo Pepi — PSV Eindhoven; 42 caps, 13 goals
• Cavan Sullivan — Philadelphia Union; 0 caps, 0 goals

Four fixtures across two weeks

The United States begin against South American opposition in Peru and Chile before closing the window with CONCACAF rivals Mexico and Canada. The four-game stretch will offer Pochettino an immediate assessment of both his returning World Cup veterans and the 13 uncapped players entering the senior international environment.