ATLANTA (June 5, 2025) - The U.S. Men's National Team head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, has announced the 26-player roster for the upcoming 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup tournament. The selection includes a mix of experienced World Cup veterans and seven potential debutants. With ambitions set on clinching their eighth Confederation Championship title, Pochettino expressed confidence in the squad's abilities.

The upcoming Group D matches for the USMNT begin with a fixture against Trinidad and Tobago on June 15 at PayPal Park in San Jose, California. Furthermore, the team is set to face Saudi Arabia at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, followed by a match against Haiti at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Ahead of the Gold Cup, the team will play Türkiye on June 7 and a friendly against Switzerland on June 10. These matches will serve as critical preparations before the tournament commences.

A notable addition to the roster includes players like Chris Brady of Chicago Fire, Alex Freeman from Orlando City, and Damion Downs from FC Köln. The team also features veteran talent like Brian White from Vancouver Whitecaps and Haji Wright from Coventry City.

The USMNT roster also boasts young prospects receiving their first call-ups, such as goalkeeper Chris Brady and forward Damion Downs. The lineup encapsulates talent from Major League Soccer clubs and various European teams, aiming to bring a diverse skillset to the field.

As the USMNT is eyeing success in the Gold Cup, fans and analysts speculate on the inclusion of prominent players like Dest, Balogun, Pepi, and others who are absent from the current squad. There is a keen focus on the team's strategy and development leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Concacaf Gold Cup, scheduled to take place across 14 stadiums in the United States and Canada, will see intense competition among 16 national teams, including a guest nation, Saudi Arabia. The USMNT's participation in the Gold Cup will serve as vital preparation and a final competitive platform before the upcoming World Cup.

With a diverse and talented roster at hand, Mauricio Pochettino and the USMNT are gearing up to make a mark in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup as they aim to claim another prestigious title for the United States.