Mauricio Pochettino has announced a 26-player US men's national team roster for upcoming friendlies against Ecuador and Australia, featuring notable returns like Antonee Robinson and Patrick Agyemang, while missing key players such as Tyler Adams and Gio Reyna due to injury or personal reasons.
The US men's national team lost 2-0 to South Korea in a friendly match, with Son Heung-min scoring twice in the first half, highlighting USMNT's ongoing struggles with team chemistry and defense ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Christian Pulisic returns to the US men's national team for upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan, while Weston McKennie is notably absent from the roster, which also features other notable returns and absences due to injuries and form.
The US men's national soccer team, led by coach Mauricio Pochettino, has called up 12 MLS players for upcoming September friendlies against Japan and South Korea, as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with additional players to be confirmed.
Rose Lavelle returns to the USWNT after six months for upcoming summer friendlies against Ireland and Canada, as coach Emma Hayes emphasizes player development and rest for European-based players, with a roster featuring mostly domestic talent and several first-time call-ups.
U.S. Women's National Team head coach Emma Hayes has announced a 24-player roster for upcoming friendlies against England and the Netherlands, the last two UEFA Women's Euro champions. The matches will take place at Wembley Stadium on November 30 and ADO Den Haag Stadium on December 3. The roster includes a mix of veterans and newcomers, with notable absences due to injuries. The games mark the end of a successful year for the team as they prepare for future competitions.
Weston McKennie acknowledges that the USMNT struggled to contain Ilkay Gundogan, who dominated the game and led Germany to a 3-1 victory in a friendly match.