The Reported USMNT World Cup Squad And What It Says About Pochettino

BusinessSportsMoneyThe Reported USMNT World Cup Squad And What It Says About PochettinoByIan Nicholas Quillen,Contributor.Follow AuthorMay 23, 2026, 08:31pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.AUSTIN, TEXAS - JUNE 19: United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino talks with Diego Luna #10 and Malik Tillman #17 of the United States during the first half against Saudi Arabia during a 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group D match at Q2 Stadium on June 19, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Aric Becker/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images)Getty ImagesSo much for a big announcement on Fox TV on Tuesday.After several leaks regarding individual inclusions or omissions first surfaced late this week, The Guardian on Saturday published what it said was manager Mauricio Pochettino’s 2026 USMNT World Cup squad in full, according to multiple sources.Here’s the 26-player squad below, according to British outlet that has employed two full-time American-based soccer reporters since earlier this spring.Remember, even if all the names are 100% accurate today, that doesn’t mean they won’t change before June 1 based on potential late-developing injury information and other factors.Leaked USMNT SquadGoalkeepers (3)Chris Brady (Chicago Fire, 0 caps/0 goals), Matt Freese (New York City, 14/0), Matt Turner (New England Revolution, 53/0)Defenders (10)MORE FOR YOUMax Arfsten (Columbus Crew, 18/1), Sergiño Dest (PSV, 37/2), Alex Freeman (Villarreal, 15/2), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse, 27/0), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC, 80/1), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace, 36/3), Antonee Robinson (Fulham, 52/4), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati, 38/3), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach, 24/0), Auston Trusty (Celtic, 6/0)Midfielders (4)Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth, 52/2), Sebastian Berhalter* (Vancouver Whitecaps, 11/1), Weston McKennie (Juventus, 64/12), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders, 45/0)Attacking midfielders/wingers (6)Brenden Aaronson (Leeds U...