Christian Pulisic not on USMNT roster for Mexico match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The U.S. men's national team faces Mexico tonight in Glendale, Arizona, aiming for their third consecutive win since the World Cup. However, they will be without Christian Pulisic, who was left off the 28-man roster by coach Mauricio Pochettino. Pulisic's absence raises questions as he has returned to play for AC Milan after recovering from an injury, yet specific reasons for not including him have not been disclosed by Pochettino. The USMNT has won both of its earlier matches in this new cycle, defeating Peru 4-1 and Chile 4-2, while evaluating young talent on the roster.
- •USMNT aims for third win in a row against Mexico on Oct. 3.
- •Christian Pulisic omitted from the roster, reasons unclear.
- •USMNT has won two matches in this cycle, scoring a total of 8 goals.
- •Pochettino prioritizing evaluation of younger players.
- •Pulisic dealt with injury issues but returned to club play.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why is Christian Pulisic not playing for USMNT vs Mexico tonight?
"The USMNT will be without one of its most impactful players against Mexico in recent years: Christian Pulisic.
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