USMNT roster: Interim head coach Mikey Varas names team as Mauricio Pochettino hire looms
New York TimesInterim manager Mikey Varas called up a few new faces for U.S. men’s national team friendlies against Canada and New Zealand this month. GO DEEPER When life gives Mauricio Pochettino lemons, he believes the good times are coming Several first-team regulars are missing from this camp due to injury or club situations, though 18 players were a part of this summer’s Copa America roster. Our September 2024 Roster 🇺🇸⤵️ — U.S. Soccer Men's National Team September 1, 2024 Thirteen players are age 23 and younger: Brenden Aaronson, Folarin Balogun and Patrick Schulte ; Johnny Cardoso, Kristoffer Lund, Aidan Morris, Malik Tillman ; Yunus Musah, Ricardo Pepi, Gio Reyna, Joe Scally ; Caleb Wiley ; and Diego Kochen. If players are young but they show they’re good enough and they perform well for their club and country, they’ll get opportunities.” DETAILED ROSTER BY POSITION GOALKEEPERS : Ethan Horvath, Diego Kochen, Patrick Schulte, Matt Turner DEFENDERS : Auston Trusty, Marlon Fossey, Kristoffer Lund, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Joe Scally, Caleb Wiley MIDFIELDERS : Johnny Cardoso, Luca de la Torre, Aidan Morris, Yunus Musah, Gio Reyna, Malik Tillman FORWARDS : Brenden Aaronson, Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic, Josh Sargent, Haji Wright Who are the new faces worth noting?