Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, as well as the Leeds United duo of Brenden Aaronson and Tyler Adams are among those chosen for the United States men's national team 26-player roster ahead of the last set of pre-World Cup friendlies.
The U.S. will play Japan in Dusseldorf, Germany, on Sept. 23, with another match against Saudi Arabia scheduled in Murcia, Spain, four days later.
The team will convene in Cologne for the first day of training on Sept. 19. — Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) The U.S.
opens the World Cup on Nov. 21 against Wales, with matches against England and Iran to follow. «As we approach the World Cup, this is another opportunity for us to take a step forward as a group,» USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter said. «We have a strong roster and can use these games as a measuring stick against World Cup opponents as we continue to gain valuable experience ahead of going to Qatar.» But given this is the last time Berhalter will see his players up close until it meets up in Qatar, the players who are absent are notable as well.