USMNT Announces Roster Under Coach Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino has unveiled his first squad as head coach of the USMNT, featuring key players like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Folarin Balogun. The team will face Panama on October 12 and Mexico on October 15, with training sessions scheduled in Texas beforehand. Notable inclusions are Venezia's Gianluca Busio and Colorado Rapids' Zack Steffen, both returning to the national team after significant absences, while injuries have sidelined players like Tyler Adams and Gio Reyna. Pochettino's roster consists of 19 players who participated in the recent Copa América, where the USMNT struggled. The team aims to build momentum ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with Pochettino expressing high aspirations for the squad. Pulisic, who has started the season strongly, leads the group as the most experienced player.