A leaked list reveals the United States Men’s National Team’s 60-man preliminary squad for the upcoming Gold Cup, featuring a mix of experienced veterans, European-based stars, and young domestic talent aiming to make their mark on the international stage.
Goalkeepers (6)
• Matt Turner
• Zack Steffen
• Chris Brady
• Patrick Schulte
• Matthew Freese
• Diego Kochen
The goalkeeping group is headlined by regulars like Turner and Steffen, while younger MLS prospects Brady and Schulte aim to prove they’re next in line.
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Center Backs (10)
• Mark McKenzie
• Tim Ream
• Walker Zimmerman
• Cameron Carter-Vickers (CCV)
• Auston Trusty
• George Campbell
• Miles Robinson
• Tristan Blackmon
• Chris Richards
• Max Dietz
Veterans Ream and Zimmerman bring leadership, while Richards and Carter-Vickers look to solidify their starting roles. Trusty, McKenzie, and Robinson offer depth, and younger players like Campbell and Dietz highlight the future.
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Fullbacks (13)
• Sergiño Dest
• Joe Scally
• Marlon Fossey
• Antonee Robinson
• Shaq Moore
• Alex Freeman
• DeJuan Jones
• Richy Ledezma
• Caleb Wiley
• Kristoffer Lund
• John Tolkin
• Nathan Harriel
• Max Arfsten
With fullback depth historically a concern, this group offers exciting versatility. Dest and Antonee Robinson lead the way, while MLS standouts like Jones, Tolkin, and Wiley could provide competition.
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Midfielders (20)
• Diego Luna
• Tyler Adams
• Luca de la Torre
• Tim Tillman
• Djordje Mihailovic
• Brenden Aaronson
• Paxton Aaronson
• Aidan Morris
• Gianluca Busio
• Sebastian Berhalter
• Emeka Eneli
• Matko Miljevic
• Johnny Cardoso
• Caden Clark
• Sean Zawadzki
• Malik Tillman
• Tanner Tessmann
• Jack McGlynn
• Brian Gutierrez
• Quinn Sullivan
A stacked midfield pool features returning staples like Adams and De la Torre, with the Aaronson brothers, Mihailovic, and Tillman brothers adding flair. Young MLS midfielders like Luna and McGlynn round out a group full of energy and potential.
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Wingers (5)
• Yunus Musah
• Christian Pulisic
• Alex Zendejas
• Haji Wright
• Griffin Yow
While Musah often plays centrally, his inclusion among the wingers speaks to his versatility. Pulisic and Zendejas offer attacking creativity, with Haji Wright and Griffin Yow as intriguing options.
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Strikers (6)
• Damion Downs
• Josh Sargent
• Folarin Balogun
• Brian White
• Brandon Vazquez
• Patrick Agyemang
Balogun and Sargent headline the striker list, with Vazquez continuing his push for a permanent role. MLS scorers like White and Agyemang get a look, and Downs represents one of several dual nationals on the radar.
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What’s Next?
This is only a preliminary list, and head coach Mauricio Pochettino will trim it down ahead of the tournament. Still, it reflects the incredible depth and growing competition across all positions in the USMNT setup. Expect fierce battles for final roster spots as the summer approaches.
