## USA National Team Roster – November 2025
Coach: Maurizio Pochettino
Players Called Up:
Goalkeepers:
- Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati)
- Matt Freese (New York City FC)
- Jonathan Klinsmann (Cesena)
- Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crews)
Defenders:
- Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew)
- Sergino Dest (PSV Eindhoven)
- Mark mckenzie (Toulouse FC)
- Tim Ream (Charlotte FC)
- Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati)
- Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
- John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel)
- Austin Trusty (Celtic)
Midfielders:
- Tyler Adams (Bournemouth)
- Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps)
- Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)
- Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders)
- Tanner Tessmann (lione)
- Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew)
Attackers:
- brenden Aaronson (Leeds United)
- Folin Balogun (Monaco)
- diego Luna (Real Salt Lake)
- Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven)
- Haji Wright (Coventry City)
Notable Absences:
USMNT coach Maurizio Pochettino has made several surprising omissions from his November roster, notably leaving Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie off the squad. The decision, announced Thursday evening, comes as Pochettino seeks to evaluate a broader pool of players ahead of crucial World Cup qualifying matches. Pulisic, a key figure for AC Milan, was reportedly given a rest to manage fatigue, while McKennie, currently with Juventus, is sidelined due to a minor muscle strain.
The 24-player roster features a mix of established veterans and emerging talent. Goalkeepers Roman Celentano, Matt Freese, Jonathan Klinsmann, and Patrick Schulte will compete for the starting spot. The defensive line includes sergino Dest and Tim Ream, providing experiance. Midfield will be anchored by Tyler Adams and Cristian Roldan, while the attack will be led by Folin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi.Pochettino emphasized the importance of providing opportunities to players who haven’t consistently featured in recent national team camps.
Pochettino’s decision to exclude McKennie is more concerning, as the Juventus midfielder is a regular starter for his club. However, team sources indicate the injury, while not severe, requires a period of recovery. The coach stated he doesn’t want to risk aggravating the issue ahead of more vital fixtures. The USA will face [Opponent 1] and [Opponent 2] during this international window,with both matches considered vital for their qualifying campaign. The team will begin training on November 10th in [Location].
The absences of Pulisic and McKennie create opportunities for players like Brenden aaronson and Tanner Tessmann to showcase their abilities. Pochettino hopes this will foster competition within the squad and ultimately strengthen the team’s overall performance. The coach is confident that the selected group is capable of achieving positive results in the upcoming matches, despite the notable absences. the final outcome of thes games will significantly impact
