Pochettino announces 26-man USMNT roster for September friendlies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has revealed a 26-man roster for upcoming friendlies starting next week. This roster features 13 uncapped players, highlighting a shift toward introducing younger talent as the team prepares for a new World Cup cycle. The roster includes goalkeepers Chris Brady and Diego Kochen, defenders Sergiño Dest and Chris Richards, midfielders Tyler Adams and Yunus Musah, and forwards Ricardo Pepi and Cavan Sullivan. The team will play Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada during this international window, beginning with the match against Peru on September 26.
- •USMNT's friendlies begin September 26 against Peru.
- •Pochettino called in 26 players, including 13 new faces.
- •Notable exclusions include Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie.
- •Matches also scheduled against Chile, Mexico, and Canada.
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Pochettino rings changes for USA friendlies
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Pochettino calls in 26-man USMNT roster for September-October friendlies
"United States coach Mauricio Pochettino on Thursday named a new-look 28-man roster for upcoming international friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, with only 13 members of the USA's World Cup squad included.The United States open their international fixtures against Peru on September 26 at Orlando, Florida, and follow that three days later with a match against Chile in St. Louis.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 3:36 PMPochettino rings changes for USA friendlies
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino on Thursday named a new-look 28-man roster for upcoming international friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, with only 13 members of the USA's World Cup squad included.The United States open their international fixtures against Peru on September 26 at Orlando, Florida, and follow that three days later with a match against Chile in St. Louis.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 3:10 PMPochettino calls in 26-man USMNT roster for September-October friendlies
Lot of new faces on the roster!
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