Captain Christian Pulisic and midfielder Weston McKennie return to the U.S. squad for the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals against Jamaica, as head coach Mauricio Pochettino named his 25-man training camp roster.
Pulisic and McKennie, representing Italian clubs AC Milan and Juventus, respectively, missed last month’s 2-0 friendly loss to Mexico. They will lead the squad in Pochettino’s first official competitive matches as U.S. head coach since his appointment in September.
Forward Tim Weah also rejoins the team but will miss the first leg against Jamaica as he serves the final game of a two-match suspension following a red card in June’s Copa America clash with Panama.
Midfielder Tyler Adams, recovering from injuries, is a notable omission. Pochettino emphasized Adams' importance to the team’s future, noting, “It’s essential to monitor his progress carefully if we want him at his best for 2026. Building that relationship is crucial.”
The U.S., pursuing a fourth consecutive Concacaf Nations League title, will play Jamaica away on Thursday before hosting them on November 18 in St. Louis, Missouri.
U.S. November Training Camp Roster
Goalkeepers: Diego Kochen, Patrick Schulte, Zack Steffen, Matt Turner
Defenders: Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Miles Robinson, Joe Scally, Auston Trusty
Midfielders: Brenden Aaronson, Gianluca Busio, Johnny Cardoso, Weston McKennie, Aidan Morris, Yunus Musah, Tanner Tessmann, Malik Tillman
Forwards: Cade Cowell, Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic, Brandon Vazquez, Tim Weah, Alex Zendejas