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The USMNT’s new guard gets its chance

There are 12 players on the roster with less than 10 caps as Mauricio Pochettino has expanded the player pool following the World Cup. The 26 player roster sees some familiar faces return as Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie return…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 3:12 PM
The USMNT’s new guard gets its chance
Key Things to Know
  • Mauricio Pochettino has expanded the USMNT player pool by including 12 players with fewer than 10 caps.
  • Parker Cleveland highlights rising talents including Reed Baker-Whiting, Santiago Castañeda, Cavan Sullivan, and Julian Hall.
  • Stoke City midfielder Jack McGlynn was called into the squad to replace the injured Gio Reyna.
The Story in 60 Seconds

United States Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino has named 12 players with fewer than 10 caps to a 26-player roster for upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches. While established stars like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie have returned, Pochettino is providing opportunities to an emerging group of talent following the World Cup.

Parker Cleveland highlights several newer additions pushing for competitive minutes, including Nashville SC's Reed Baker-Whiting, Paderborn midfielder Santiago Castañeda, and Stoke City's Jack McGlynn, who replaces the injured Gio Reyna. Cleveland also identifies young prospects Cavan Sullivan, Adri Mehmeti, Julian Hall, Justin Ellis, George Campbell, Neil Pierre, and Bryan Reynolds as key figures expanding the national team's player pool.

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