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USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino names roster for September friendlies

Christina Moore-SixOneFive Soccer

United States Men's National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has named his squad for the September international window.

The USMNT will take on South Korea (Sept. 6 – Harrison, NJ) and Japan (Sept. 9 – Columbus, OH) in two of the final remaining tuneup matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The roster includes Christian Pulisic, who missed this summer's Gold Cup. It also includes 12 players from Major League Soccer, and a surprise inclusion in goal in Jonathan Klinsmann.

USMNT September roster

Goalkeepers

  • Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati)
  • Matt Freese (New York City FC)
  • Jonathan Klinsmann (Cesena)

Defenders

  • Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew)
  • Noahkai Banks (FC Augsburg)
  • Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps)
  • Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven)
  • Alex Freeman (Orlando City)
  • Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union)
  • Tim Ream (Charlotte FC)
  • Chris Richards (Crystal Palace)

Midfielders

  • Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth)
  • Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps)
  • Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC)
  • Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake)
  • Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo)
  • Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew)

Forwards

  • Damion Downs (Southampton)
  • Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)
  • Josh Sargent (Norwich City)
  • Tim Weah (Marseille)
  • Alex Zendejas (Club América)

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