USMNT features new players in recent roster ahead of Nations League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026

The USMNT announced their 26-player roster for upcoming Nations League matches, featuring several new players. With 12 on the roster having less than 10 caps, manager Mauricio Pochettino is integrating fresh talent alongside veterans like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie. Notable newcomers include left back/wing back Reed Baker-Whiting and defensive midfielder Santiago Castañeda, both of whom have been making headlines in MLS. The team aims to deepen its player pool following the World Cup, with competitive matches set to test these new additions. The matches will be crucial for players like Justin Ellis and George Campbell, who are vying for consistency in their performances.
- •USMNT roster features 12 players with less than 10 caps.
- •Reed Baker-Whiting and Santiago Castañeda are notable newcomers.
- •Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie return to the team.
- •USMNT aims to expand its player pool beyond the World Cup.
- •Upcoming matches will challenge new players to prove their worth.
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — The USMNT’s new guard gets its chance
"New faces show the USMNT pool is getting deeper
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