The current United States men’s national team camp will be the longest time that Mauricio Pochettino will have the squad together since taking over in September of 2024, but he’ll be without even more first team players with Folarin Balogun, DeJuan Jones, and Sean Zawadzki all leaving USMNT camp with injuries. Waker Zimmerman, Nathan Harriel, and Paxten Aaronson have replaced them in the roster for friendlies facing Türkiye and Switzerland ahead of the Gold Cup.
Monaco man Balogun has picked up an ankle injury, which will prevent him from making his first appearance under Pochettino during his tenure. Balogun was out with a shoulder injury when the Argentine was appointed, and now will begin another camp without the top striker in the roster. Balogun won’t be the only star missing as Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson, Weston McKennie, and Gio Reyna are also absent.
With the Club World Cup taking place this summer, some players have club obligations that prevent them from taking part in international duty, while Pulisic wasn’t named so that he can get rest during the summer. If this were a standard Gold Cup, the absence of stars wouldn’t raise many eyebrows due to it being a tournament that favors domestic talent, but with the men’s World Cup next summer, this is the last competitive tournament that the USMNT will have ahead of time due to not needing to take part in World Cup qualifying.
Add that in with it being the most time that Pochettino has spent with the first team and it could be a great chance to move past Concacaf Nations League disappointment, where the USMNT not only saw Mexico lift the trophy but also fell in the third place game to Canada as well. There needs to be improvement under Pochettino, it will be tougher to come by if he’s not able to get the USMNT core up to speed with his style.
Balogun’s absence presents big opportunities to Patrick Agyemang and Brian White, but if the forwards in camp can’t find their scoring touch, the malaise of the team will continue.
USMNT roster
GOALKEEPERS (4): Chris Brady (Chicago Fire; 0/0), Matt Freese (New York City FC; 0/0), Zack Steffen (Colorado Rapids; 30/0), Matt Turner (Crystal Palace/ENG; 51/0)
DEFENDERS (9): Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew; 3/0), Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 33/2), Alex Freeman (Orlando City; 0/0), Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union; 0/0), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse/FRA; 19/0), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC; 68/1), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/ENG; 24/1), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati; 32/3), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC; 43/3)
MIDFIELDERS (9): Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United/ENG; 47/8); Tyler Adams (Bournemouth/ENG; 44/2), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps/CAN; 0/0), Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis/ESP; 18/0), Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC; 24/1), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake; 4/0), Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo; 4/1), Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union; 0/0); Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 17/0)
FORWARDS (5): Paxten Aaronson (FC Utrecht/NED; 1/0), Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC; 4/3),Damion Downs (FC Köln/GER; 0/0), Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps/CAN; 4/1), Haji Wright (Coventry City/ENG; 15/4)
This news was originally published on this post .
About the author
Craque Neto se irrita com Vinicius Júnior após Equador x Brasil: “O que falta para jogar bem na Seleção Brasileira?”
Vinicius Júnior pela seleção brasileira - Divulgação/CBF Craque Neto não gostou nada da atuação do Brasil no empate com o Equador, fora de casa, pelas Eliminatórias da Copa do Mundo. No jogo que marcou o início da ‘era Carlo Ancelotti’ na seleção brasileira, mais um desempenho fraco, sobretudo do ponto de vista individual. Estêvão e Vinicius Júnior foram alvos de muitas críticas. Logo após a partida, o ídolo do Corinthians se mostrou bastante desanimado com a presença de alguns atletas que hoje vestem a camisa amarelinha. O comentarista não acredita que o treinador italiano possa rapidamente dar um padrão a ponto de brigar pelo hexacampeonato em 2026. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADE “Vocês acham que a gente vai ganhar a Copa do Mundo com Andrey, Martinelli, Matheus Cunha… vocês têm ideia do que foi a última seleção que ganhamos a Copa? Ronaldo, Ronaldinho […]
Bill Haney uses Floyd Mayweather to defend his son Devin and does not rule out a fight between them
This comparison comes at a time when Devin Haney has been criticised for his fighting style, which is considered by some to be unexciting. However, Bill Haney argues that, like Mayweather, his son prioritises defence and strategy over aggression, which has been key to his professional success.The relationship between Bill Haney and Floyd Mayweather has been tense in recent times. In April 2024, the two were involved in a heated argument on an Instagram live broadcast, where they exchanged insults and disagreements about their respective boxers' careers.Disgusting Jake Paul video surfaces: Bloated and doing revolting things on cameraBill Haney even went so far as to claim that a sparring session between Devin and Mayweather was what motivated the latter's retirement.These tensions have fueled speculation about the possibility of a showdown between Devin Haney and Floyd Mayweather, although the latter is […]
Tvářil se jako kakabus, omlouval se i rodině. Skvělým závěrem ale Ondra loučení oddálil
Po úvodních třech boulderech byl dvaatřicetiletý hvězdný lezec trochu zasmušilý, ani jeden nevylezl až k poslednímu chytu. Zbylé dva mu ale náladu výrazně zvedly, když si připsal body za dokončení cesty a na posledním topu chvíli visel, aby si mohl vychutnat ovace diváků.Pokud by se na něj nedostal, pražská akce by pro něj skončila. „Vyplatila se práce na mých tricepsech poslední rok,“ glosoval. „Ale moc jsem neslavil a tvářil se jako kakabus, za to se českým divákům trošku omlouvám. Já si totiž ani nemyslel, že by to na semifinále mohlo stačit,“ vysvětloval s úsměvem.„Byl jsem nerudný, i jsem nedostatečně jsem hledal rodinu. Za stěnou jsem si pak říkal: Já jsem vůl, jsem na sebe naštvaný, že asi nepostoupím místo, abych si to užil. Tak jsem se hned omlouval a bylo mi prominuto, do soboty to zlepším,“ sliboval uvolněný lezec.Také se hned poté, co opustil zázemí, potkal […]
College Football: Top 10 linebacker units entering the 2025 season
Linebacker is one of the hardest positions to master. A great linebacker must be a jack of all trades for a defense. They’re expected to defend the run, play in coverage and rush the passer, all at a high level. Here are the 10 best linebacker units as we head into the 2024 college football season. PFF’s position unit rankings Quarterback Rooms | Running Back Units | Receiving Corps | Offensive Lines | Defensive Lines 1. Texas The Longhorns have the best linebacker unit in college football thanks in large part to the best linebacker in college football. Anthony Hill Jr. Since 2023, his 32 coverage stops are tied for the most among FBS linebackers and his 10 sacks and five forced fumbles are tied for the most among Power Four linebackers. Hill racked up 127 plays where he made […]
Arsenal si pojistil klíčového obránce
Gabriel přišel do Arsenalu v roce 2020 z Lille a dosud v jeho dresu odehrál 210 zápasů, v nichž dal 20 gólů. Letošní sezona pro něho skončila předčasně na začátku dubna poté, co si poranil stehenní sval a musel na operaci.Arsenal obsadil v Premier League druhé místo za mistrovským Liverpoolem. Pro Gabrieal tak dál zůstává cílem zisk titulu. „Přišel jsem do klubu jako mladý hráč a po takřka pěti letech mohu říct, že jsem tu šťastný a hodně jsem se naučil. Byla to úžasná cesta a jsem rád, že bude pokračovat. Doufám, že s tímhle klubem vyhrajeme tituly,“ uvedl Gabriel.
Fantasy Football ADP Battle: Chase Brown vs. Kyren Williams
Chase Brown became a great replacement for Joe Mixon in Cincinnati: Brown took over the Bengals’ backfield in 2024 and delivered an RB1 season. Now, he’ll look to carry that momentum into 2025. Kyren Williams’ status as a workhorse running back never went away in 2024: Williams commanded the Rams’ backfield in 2024 and will aim to do the same in 2025 to justify his top-12 RB draft status. Subscribe to PFF+: Get access to player grades, PFF Premium Stats, fantasy football rankings, all of the PFF fantasy draft research tools and more! This fantasy football article series breaks down the toughest draft-day decisions facing fantasy managers, using Underdog’s average draft position (ADP) as a guide. Each installment compares similarly ranked players at the same position, using key stats from previous seasons and contextual factors — including team situation — to […]
Related
Craque Neto se irrita com Vinicius Júnior após Equador x Brasil: “O que falta para jogar bem na Seleção Brasileira?”
Vinicius Júnior pela seleção brasileira - Divulgação/CBF Craque Neto não gostou nada da atuação do Brasil no empate com o Equador, fora de casa, pelas Eliminatórias da Copa do Mundo. No jogo que marcou o início da ‘era Carlo Ancelotti’ na seleção brasileira, mais um desempenho fraco, sobretudo do ponto de vista individual. Estêvão e Vinicius Júnior foram alvos de muitas críticas. Logo após a partida, o ídolo do Corinthians se mostrou bastante desanimado com a presença de alguns atletas que hoje vestem a camisa amarelinha. O comentarista não acredita que o treinador italiano possa rapidamente dar um padrão a ponto de brigar pelo hexacampeonato em 2026. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADE “Vocês acham que a gente vai ganhar a Copa do Mundo com Andrey, Martinelli, Matheus Cunha… vocês têm ideia do que foi a última seleção que ganhamos a Copa? Ronaldo, Ronaldinho […]
Bill Haney uses Floyd Mayweather to defend his son Devin and does not rule out a fight between them
This comparison comes at a time when Devin Haney has been criticised for his fighting style, which is considered by some to be unexciting. However, Bill Haney argues that, like Mayweather, his son prioritises defence and strategy over aggression, which has been key to his professional success.The relationship between Bill Haney and Floyd Mayweather has been tense in recent times. In April 2024, the two were involved in a heated argument on an Instagram live broadcast, where they exchanged insults and disagreements about their respective boxers' careers.Disgusting Jake Paul video surfaces: Bloated and doing revolting things on cameraBill Haney even went so far as to claim that a sparring session between Devin and Mayweather was what motivated the latter's retirement.These tensions have fueled speculation about the possibility of a showdown between Devin Haney and Floyd Mayweather, although the latter is […]
Tvářil se jako kakabus, omlouval se i rodině. Skvělým závěrem ale Ondra loučení oddálil
Po úvodních třech boulderech byl dvaatřicetiletý hvězdný lezec trochu zasmušilý, ani jeden nevylezl až k poslednímu chytu. Zbylé dva mu ale náladu výrazně zvedly, když si připsal body za dokončení cesty a na posledním topu chvíli visel, aby si mohl vychutnat ovace diváků.Pokud by se na něj nedostal, pražská akce by pro něj skončila. „Vyplatila se práce na mých tricepsech poslední rok,“ glosoval. „Ale moc jsem neslavil a tvářil se jako kakabus, za to se českým divákům trošku omlouvám. Já si totiž ani nemyslel, že by to na semifinále mohlo stačit,“ vysvětloval s úsměvem.„Byl jsem nerudný, i jsem nedostatečně jsem hledal rodinu. Za stěnou jsem si pak říkal: Já jsem vůl, jsem na sebe naštvaný, že asi nepostoupím místo, abych si to užil. Tak jsem se hned omlouval a bylo mi prominuto, do soboty to zlepším,“ sliboval uvolněný lezec.Také se hned poté, co opustil zázemí, potkal […]
College Football: Top 10 linebacker units entering the 2025 season
Linebacker is one of the hardest positions to master. A great linebacker must be a jack of all trades for a defense. They’re expected to defend the run, play in coverage and rush the passer, all at a high level. Here are the 10 best linebacker units as we head into the 2024 college football season. PFF’s position unit rankings Quarterback Rooms | Running Back Units | Receiving Corps | Offensive Lines | Defensive Lines 1. Texas The Longhorns have the best linebacker unit in college football thanks in large part to the best linebacker in college football. Anthony Hill Jr. Since 2023, his 32 coverage stops are tied for the most among FBS linebackers and his 10 sacks and five forced fumbles are tied for the most among Power Four linebackers. Hill racked up 127 plays where he made […]
Arsenal si pojistil klíčového obránce
Gabriel přišel do Arsenalu v roce 2020 z Lille a dosud v jeho dresu odehrál 210 zápasů, v nichž dal 20 gólů. Letošní sezona pro něho skončila předčasně na začátku dubna poté, co si poranil stehenní sval a musel na operaci.Arsenal obsadil v Premier League druhé místo za mistrovským Liverpoolem. Pro Gabrieal tak dál zůstává cílem zisk titulu. „Přišel jsem do klubu jako mladý hráč a po takřka pěti letech mohu říct, že jsem tu šťastný a hodně jsem se naučil. Byla to úžasná cesta a jsem rád, že bude pokračovat. Doufám, že s tímhle klubem vyhrajeme tituly,“ uvedl Gabriel.
Fantasy Football ADP Battle: Chase Brown vs. Kyren Williams
Chase Brown became a great replacement for Joe Mixon in Cincinnati: Brown took over the Bengals’ backfield in 2024 and delivered an RB1 season. Now, he’ll look to carry that momentum into 2025. Kyren Williams’ status as a workhorse running back never went away in 2024: Williams commanded the Rams’ backfield in 2024 and will aim to do the same in 2025 to justify his top-12 RB draft status. Subscribe to PFF+: Get access to player grades, PFF Premium Stats, fantasy football rankings, all of the PFF fantasy draft research tools and more! This fantasy football article series breaks down the toughest draft-day decisions facing fantasy managers, using Underdog’s average draft position (ADP) as a guide. Each installment compares similarly ranked players at the same position, using key stats from previous seasons and contextual factors — including team situation — to […]
Be the first to leave a comment