Christian Pulisic omitted from USMNT squad for upcoming friendlies
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Christian Pulisic will not be included in Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT squad for the upcoming friendlies against Chile, Peru, Canada, and Mexico, scheduled from September 26 to October 6. Pulisic has experienced a tumultuous relationship with the national team, especially following his decision to miss the 2025 Gold Cup to prepare for the World Cup. Diagnosed with a microfracture after the final World Cup game, he missed initial matches with AC Milan but returned last weekend. His omission signals a shift, as Pochettino emphasizes dedication from all players, including young prospects who are also being called up. Pulisic, a key player with 90 caps and 33 goals for the USMNT, turns 28 soon and remains essential for AC Milan.
- •Pulisic omitted from USMNT squad for friendlies against Chile, Peru, Canada, and Mexico.
- •Pochettino emphasized dedication from players amidst Pulisic's ongoing situation.
- •Pulisic recovering from a microfracture sustained during the World Cup.
- •He has 90 caps, 33 goals for the USMNT.
- •Upcoming friendlies scheduled between September 26 and October 6.
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Why was Christian Pulisic left off USMNT roster? Mauricio Pochettino leaves AC Milan star home to recover fitness
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Pulisic absent from first post-World Cup USMNT roster
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT news: Christian Pulisic left off first post-World Cup roster
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Pochettino drops Pulisic for United States friendlies due to a strained relationship
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Christian Pulisic omitted from USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino's post-World Cup squad: What's next?
"The USMNT is about to unveil its first post-World Cup roster, as Mauricio Pochettino takes the first steps toward the 2030 tournament. And while we don’t know the full roster yet, news has leaked that U.S. star Christian Pulisic will not be part of that team, and it is reportedly because of a “strained” relationship with his manager that goes back […] The post USMNT news: Christian Pulisic left off first post-World Cup roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Pulisic has had a rocky relationship with the national team for some time and Pochettino used an expletive earlier this week when discussing the player's decision to miss the 2025 Gold Cup in order to be his best self for the World Cup.
"As fans tune in to see the U.S. men's national team compete in official matches for the first time since the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a number of new faces will be present, while many familiar faces are absent from the USMNT group.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 5:19 PMWhy was Christian Pulisic left off USMNT roster? Mauricio Pochettino leaves AC Milan star home to recover fitness
As fans tune in to see the U.S. men's national team compete in official matches for the first time since the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a number of new faces will be present, while many familiar faces are absent from the USMNT group.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 4:31 PMChristian Pulisic absent from first post-World Cup USMNT roster
Mauricio Pochettino didn't want to give specifics surrounding Christian Pulisic's absence from the USMNT roster on Thursday, Sept. 17.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 2:35 PMUSMNT news: Christian Pulisic left off first post-World Cup roster
The USMNT is about to unveil its first post-World Cup roster, as Mauricio Pochettino takes the first steps toward the 2030 tournament. And while we don’t know the full roster yet, news has leaked that U.S. star Christian Pulisic will not be part of that team, and it is reportedly because of a “strained” relationship with his manager that goes back […] The post USMNT news: Christian Pulisic left off first post-World Cup roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:45 AMPochettino drops Pulisic for United States friendlies due to a strained relationship
Christian Pulisic has been left out of Mauricio Pochettino’s first United States squad for the new World Cup cycle, according to Fox Sports.The AC Milan forward was expected to feature in the upcomi...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 1:31 AMReport: Christian Pulisic omitted from USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino's post-World Cup squad: What's next?
Pulisic has had a rocky relationship with the national team for some time and Pochettino used an expletive earlier this week when discussing the player's decision to miss the 2025 Gold Cup in order to be his best self for the World Cup.
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