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U.S. World Cup Roster Features 13 Returning Players
It's official: 13 players with World Cup experience make U.S. roster
Los Angeles Times
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The U.S. men's national soccer team announced its 26-player roster for the upcoming World Cup, featuring 13 players with previous World Cup experience, including Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams. The team will begin training in Atlanta before facing Senegal and Germany in friendlies ahead of their opening match against Paraguay on June 12.
- 01Mauricio Pochettino, the U.S. coach, announced the roster via WhatsApp messages and videos, with 13 players returning from the last World Cup.
- 02Notable returning players include Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, and Gio Reyna, while defenders Miles Robinson and Chris Richards return after injuries sidelined them in 2022.
- 03New players selected for their first World Cup include Malik Tillman, Alejandro Zendejas, and Sebastian Berhalter, son of former coach Gregg Berhalter.
- 04The final roster can be adjusted until 24 hours before the opening match, allowing for changes due to injuries.
- 05The U.S. team will train in Atlanta and play friendlies against Senegal and Germany before their World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12.
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The U.S. men's national soccer team officially announced its 26-player roster for the upcoming World Cup, featuring 13 players who previously participated in the tournament. Coach Mauricio Pochettino conveyed the roster decisions through WhatsApp messages and videos, emphasizing the emotional weight of making or missing the cut. Among the returning players are notable figures such as Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, and Gio Reyna. New selections include Malik Tillman, Alejandro Zendejas, and Sebastian Berhalter, marking their first World Cup appearances. The team will begin training in Atlanta, preparing for friendly matches against Senegal and Germany before facing Paraguay in their World Cup opener on June 12. Pochettino highlighted the importance of selecting the right balance of players, noting that the final roster can still be adjusted for injuries up to 24 hours before the first match.
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The roster announcement and subsequent training camp will engage fans and boost local interest in soccer ahead of the World Cup.
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