Christian Pulisic Left Off New US Men's National Team Roster
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino did not include Christian Pulisic in the first preliminary roster of the new era due to the player skipping the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup.
As the US Men's National Team's first preliminary roster takes shape under head coach Mauricio Pochettino for the 2030 World Cup cycle, star player Christian Pulisic has reportedly been left off the squad.
Reason for Omission
US star player Christian Pulisic was not called up by head coach Mauricio Pochettino for the national team's first preliminary roster of the new era.
It is reported that behind this decision is the tension that arose between the two after Pulisic did not participate in the Concacaf Gold Cup tournament in the summer of 2025.
Health Status and Club Career
It was stated that the reason for Pulisic's omission was not an injury, despite him having suffered injuries during the 2026 World Cup cycle.
The Pennsylvania-native player is known to have fully recovered and continues to feature in matches for AC Milan in Italy.
New Era and Young Players
It is planned to evaluate young talents in the period leading up to the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
According to leaked information, 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan and 17-year-old Adri Mehmeti, who play in MLS, are among the names to be included in the new roster.
Upcoming Friendly Matches
Mauricio Pochettino and the national team staff will play friendly matches against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada in late September and early October.