Mauricio Pochettino’s latest USMNT roster signals door is ‘still open’ for World Cup hopefuls

Gio Reyna is in the squad for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal, while top prospect Noahkai Banks hasn’t yet decided if he’ll represent the US or Germany Mauricio Pochettino made clear Tuesday that his 27-man squad is not a carbon copy of his expected roster for the 2026 World Cup. There will be cuts and corresponding recalls made from the roster for the friendlies against Belgium and Portugal at the end of the month in Atlanta. The latest roster includes four goalkeepers and 10 changes...

17 Mar, 19:21 — 17 Mar, 19:21

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The USMNT is preparing for upcoming international friendlies as part of their build-up to the next World Cup. Manager Mauricio Pochettino's roster selections are closely watched for clues about his long-term plans and which players are in contention for major tournaments. The inclusion of established players like Gio Reyna and the situation with dual-national prospect Noahkai Banks highlight the ongoing decisions and talent evaluation within the team.

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