Teen Cavan Sullivan Named to USMNT, Christian Pulisic Left Off Squad
Pochettino named 13 newcomers to a 28-man squad as the USMNT begins a youth-focused reset for the 2030 World Cup cycle.
- On Thursday, USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino announced a 28-man roster for four fall friendlies, naming 16-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan to his first senior national team call-up.
- Pochettino emphasized a 'fresh start' for the program, integrating 13 newcomers to build toward the 2030 World Cup while targeting youth development for the 2028 Olympics. This strategy prioritizes evaluation during the expanded four-match window.
- Sullivan, who became the youngest Major League Soccer debutant at 14 years and 293 days in July 2024, could become the second-youngest USMNT player ever if he appears in the upcoming window, behind only Freddy Adu.
- Key veterans Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun were excluded from the roster, with Pochettino citing injury recovery as the reason. The omissions reflect the manager's focus on youth integration for this evaluation window.
- The U.S. will face Peru on September 26 in Orlando, Florida, followed by matches against Chile on September 29, Mexico on October 3, and Canada on October 6. These friendlies will be the team's first competition since the World Cup.
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