16-year-old Cavan Sullivan named to USMNT squad, Christian Pulisic left out - ESPN

Sixteen-year-old Philadelphia Union phenom Cavan Sullivan headlines the 28-player roster named by U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino for the upcoming FIFA international window, while AC Milan attacker Christian Pulisic was left off the roster.

Overall, the team named by Pochettino sees the U.S. manager stay true to his word that the group would consist of a mix of young and veteran players. There are a total of 13 uncapped players named to the roster.

In addition to Sullivan, the uncapped players include Crystal Palace attacker Zavier Gozo, Philadelphia Union defender Neil Pierre and New York Red Bulls forward Julian Hall.

There are also an equal number of veterans, with Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams and Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards also included in the squad.

The roster has five goal scorers from the World Cup earlier this summer, including Middlesbrough midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, Villarreal defender Alex Freeman, Strasbourg attacker Gio Reyna, Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Malik Tillman and Celtic defender Auston Trusty.

The USMNT will face Peru on Sept. 26 in Orlando, Chile three days later in St. Louis, followed by matches against Mexico on Oct. 3 in Glendale, Arizona, as well as Canada on Oct. 6 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Players will begin reporting to Atlanta on Sept. 20.

«This is the beginning of a fresh start for everyone and we are excited in these first matches to bring a group of experienced players along with some young talents who have great potential,» Pochettino said.

«It will be important that they all understand our culture, our way of working, and of course the principles of how we want to play. Most importantly, they must show the commitment to representing the country