Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has released the list of 26 players who will represent the United States at the 2025 Gold Cup.
The call is notable for the inclusion of young talent and a strong presence of Major League Soccer(MLS) players, reflecting a strategy aimed at developing new players for the 2026 World Cup.
Notable absences
Several key U.S. players will not be part of the Gold Cup.
Christian Pulisic requested a rest period, while Sergiño Dest continues his recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Others such as Weston McKennie, Gio Reyna and Tim Weah will be absent due to Club World Cup commitments.
Alejandro Zendejas, despite having been included in the pre-list, was left out of the final call-up.
Pochettino explained that his participation in the Club World Cup with Club America represented a logistical risk, so other players were chosen.
Official list of call-ups
Buzzy
Goalkeepers:
Chris Brady (Chicago Fire FC)
Matt Freese (New York City FC)
Matt Turner (Crystal Palace)
Defenders:
Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew)
Alex Freeman (Orlando City)
Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union)
Mark McKenzie (Toulouse)
Tim Ream (Charlotte FC)
Chris Richards (Crystal Palace)
Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati)
John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel)
Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC)
Midfielders:
Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United)
Tyler Adams (Bournemouth)
Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)
Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis)
Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC)
Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake)
Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC)
Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union)
Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven)
Strikers:
Paxten Aaronson (FC Utrecht)
Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC)
Damion Downs (FC Köln)
Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)
Haji Wright (Coventry City)
Upcoming U.S. games
United States vs. Trinidad and Tobago | June 15 | PayPal Park
United States vs. Saudi Arabia | June 19 | Q2 Stadium
United States vs. Haiti | June 22 | AT&T Stadium
La convocatoria destaca por la inclusión de jóvenes talentos
The U.S. call-up for the 2025 Gold Cup reflects a commitment to emerging talent and the consolidation of MLS players.
This in a tournament that will serve as a key preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
The absence of established stars opens the door to new opportunities and challenges for the team led by Mauricio Pochettino.
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