Yes, he said that “19 or 20” are basically filled. Obviously that doesn’t meant that things can’t change.
I don't think Pepi OR LDLT are "locks"....Berhalter has said that he'll go with whomever is hot at striker, and LDLT plays a position that we already have tremendous depth at when everyone is healthy. My best guess would be (locks for the final 23 in bold): Keepers (3): Steffen, Turner, Horvath, Johnson Center Backs (4): Zimmerman, Richards, Long, Brooks, CCV Right/Left Backs (4): Dest, Antonee Robinson, Yedlin, Scally, Cannon, Bello Defensive Midfielders (3-4): Adams, Acosta, McKennie, Roldan Attacking Midfielders/Wingers (6-8): Pulisic, Reyna, Weah, Aaronson, Musah, Morris, Arriola, De La Torre, Busio Strikers (2-4): Ferreria, Pepi, Pefok, Ferreria, Dike, Sargent, Wright So 19 locks, and 16 players battling for the last 4 spots: 20: Backup keeper 21: Fourth center back 22: Fourth fullback 23: Second striker Obviously, I'm assuming a 23-man roster, not the rumored 26.....
Why would you have Roldan and Morris as locked when they hardly play? I don't think Ferreira is a lock, in fact, he lost points this last game.
Because I think that the reason that Roldan/Morris haven't been playing is that Berhalter has already decided to take them and therefore feels that he doesn't need to see them play. So with a limited number of matches left, he's giving playing time to the guys he's undecided about. Ferreira hasn't been finishing, but he fits Berhalter's style the best of all the current striker candidates, and has been in the right place at the right time enough to at least get chances (which can't really be said of his competition). So while I agree that no striker is a "100% lock", Ferreira is in the lead right now.
Very possible. Morris hasn’t looked the same since his injury, but the guy can score goals and he has that over Arriola, even though Arriola is playing much better right now
The advantage that Morris has over Arriola is the fact that Morris can play the #9 (which he's frequently done for the Sounders when Ruidiaz has been unavailable). Whereas Arriola is simply a small winger. And that's a position where the US already has plenty of depth. As wingers, Arriola & Morris are probably 4th/5th on the depth chart at best.....but Morris could conceivably be 2nd/3rd on the depth chart as a #9 given how poorly the other options have all played.
USMNT Player Pool - August, 2022 GOALKEEPERSIn the Race for WC 2022 (Favorites & Contenders): Matt Turner, 1994(27), Arsenal FC Zack Steffen, 1995(27), Manchester City FC > Middlesbrough FC Sean Johnson, 1989(33), New York City FC Ethan Horvath, 1995(26) Nottingham Forest > Luton Town Gabriel Slonina, 2004*(18) Chelsea FC > Chicago Fire Outsiders (Pretenders for 2022; Monitor for Next Cycle): Drake Callender, 1997(24) Inter Miami Roman Celentano, 2000(25) FC Cincinnati JT Marcinkowski, 1997(25) San Jose Earthquakes Bill Hamid, 1990(31) DC United [INJURED] Brad Stuver, 1991(31) Austin FC Alex Bono, 1994(28) Toronto FC Josh Cohen, 1992(29) Maccabi Haifa Tyler Miller, 1993(29) Minnesota United Top Prospects (Competing for 2024 Olympics): Chris Brady, 2004*(18) Chicago Fire Rocco Rios Novos, 2002*(19) Atlanta United {Argentina, needs to file switch} Antonio Carrera, 2004*(18) North Texas SC Dreamers (Just below the line of Top Prospects): Patrick Schulte, 2001*(21) Columbus Crew John Pulskamp, 2001*(21) Sporting Kansas City Alex Rando, 2001*(21) New York City FC Alex Borto, 2003*(18) Fulham Jeff Dewsnup, 2004*(18) Real Monarchs Gavin Beavers, 2005*(17) Real Monarchs Hunter Sulte, 2002*(20) Portland Timbers Damian Las, 2002*(20) Austin FC Chituru Odunze, 2002*(19) Leicester City Abyss (Not in the Picture): Carlos dos Santos, 2000(21) Benfica Matt Freese, 1998(23) Philadelphia Union Jonathan Klinsmann, 1997(25) LA Galaxy Mason Stajduhar, 1997(24) Orlando City Stefan Cleveland, 1994(28) Seattle Sounders Earl Edwards, 1992(30) New England Revolution Outlook (Still a Mystery / Non-established youth): Diego Kochen, 2006*(16) FC Barcelona KyMani Dade, 2004*(18) LA Galaxy Carver Miller, 2004*(18) Arminia Bielefeld Beckham Sunderland, 2003*(18) FC Cincinnati Vicente Reyes, 2003*(18) Atlanta United Gavin Krenecki, 2003*(19) Sporting Kansas City Anthony Ramos, 2003*(19) LA Galaxy Aaron Cervantes, 2002*(20) Rangers FC Abraham Rodriguez, 2002*(19) Colorado Rapids Brooks Thompson, 2002*(20) Sporting Kansas City Luca Lewis, 2001*(21) New York Red Bulls Jonathan Mennell, 2003*(18) DC United Ethan Wady, 2002*(20) Chelsea > Woking FC Xavier Valdez, 2003*(18) Houston Dynamo Farewell (Not going to make 2022 and probably too old for 2026): Brad Guzan, 1984(37), Atlanta United [INJURED] William Yarbrough, 1989(33) Colorado Rapids Joe Willis, 1988(33) Nashville SC Tim Melia, 1986(36) Sporting Kansas City Jimmy Maurer, 1988(33) FC Dallas Bobby Shuttleworth, 1987(34) Atlanta United RIGHT BACKSIn the Race for WC 2022 (Favorites & Contenders): Sergino Dest, 2000(21) FC Barcelona {LB} DeAndre Yedlin, 1993(28) Inter Miami CF Reggie Cannon, 1998(23) Boavista FC Joseph Scally, 2002*(19) Borussia Moenchengladbach {LB} Outsiders (Pretenders for this cycle; Monitor for Next Cycle): Shaq Moore, 1996(26) Nashville SC Aaron Herrera, 1997(24) Real Salt Lake {LB} Kyle Duncan, 1997(24) KV Oostende {LB} Brooks Lennon, 1997(24), Atlanta United [INJURED] Top Prospects (Competing for 2024 Olympics): Bryan Reynolds, 2001*(20) AS Roma > KVC Westerlo {LB} Nathan Harriel, 2001*(21) Philadelphia Union Tayvon Gray, 2002*(19) New York City FC {CB} Dreamers (Just below the line of Top Prospects): Michael Halliday, 2003*(19) Orlando City SC Mauricio Cuevas, 2003*(19) Club Brugge {LB} Kayden Pierre, 2003*(19) Sporting Kansas City Cameron Duke, 2001*(21) Sporting Kansas City Abyss (Not in the Picture): Nick Lima, 1994(27) Austin FC {LB} Henry Wingo, 1995(26) Ferencvaros Brandon Bye, 1995(26) New England Revolution Tristan Blackmon, 1996(25) Vancouver Whitecaps FC {CB} Tommy Thompson, 1995(26) San Jose Earthquakes Jaylin Lindsey, 2000(22) Charlotte FC {LB} Griffin Dorsey, 1999(23) Houston Dynamo Dylan Nealis, 1998(23) New York Red Bulls Matthew Olosunde, 1998(24), Preston North End Eddie Munjoma, 1998(23) FC Dallas Zak Swanson, 2000(21) Arsenal FC {England dual} Outlook (Still a Mystery / Non-established youth): Cody Baker, 2004*(18) Tacoma Defiance Collin Smith, 2003*(18) FC Dallas Devan Tanton, 2003*(18) Fulham FC {CB} Ethan Dobbelaere, 2002*(19) Seattle Sounders {WG} Julian Gaines, 2002*(19) Los Angeles FC Alex Freeman, 2004*(17) Orlando City SC Jace Clark, 2005*(16) DC United Justin Reynolds, 2004*(17) Chicago Fire Ian Mai, 2004*(17)San Diego Loyal Noah Hall, 2003*(19) Columbus Crew Sebastian Anderson, 2002*(19) Colorado Rapids {WG} Quincy Butler, 2001*(20) Hoffenheim Jacob Akanyirige, 2001*(20) Rochester New York ~Erik Duenas, 2004*(17) Los Angeles FC {Prefers Mexico} Farewell (Not going to make 2022 and probably too old for 2026): Tim Chandler, 1990(32) Eintracht Frankfurt Eric Miller, 1993(29) Nashville SC Joe Gyau, 1992(29) Degerfors FC Keegan Rosenberry, 1993(28) Colorado Rapids ~ Julian Gressel, 1993(28) Vancouver Whitecaps FC [USMNT declared, eligibility 2022] CENTER BACKSIn the Race for WC 2022 (Favorites & Contenders): Walker Zimmermann, 1993(29), Nashville SC Chris Richards, 2000(22) Crystal Palace Cameron Carter-Vickers, 1997(24) Celtic Aaron Long, 1992(29), New York Red Bulls Erik Palmer-Brown, 1997(25), Troyes John Brooks, 1993(29), unattached Mark McKenzie, 1999(23) KRC Genk Tim Ream, 1987(34), Fulham {LB, DM} ~ Out: Miles Robinson, 1997(25), Atlanta United [INJURED] Outsiders (Pretenders for this Cycle; Monitor for Next Cycle): Henry Kessler, 1998(23) New England Revolution Matt Miazga, 1995(26), Chelsea Auston Trusty, 1998(23) Arsenal FC > Birmingham City FC Justen Glad, 1997(25), Real Salt Lake Donovan Pines, 1998(24) DC United Jack Maher, 1999(22) Nashville SC {DM} Top Prospects (Competing for 2024 Olympics): Justin Che, 2003*(18) FC Dallas > TSG Hoffenheim {RB} George Campbell, 2001*(20) Atlanta United Kobi Henry, 2004*(18) Reims SC Owen Otasowie, 2001*(21) Club Brugge {DM} Joshua Wynder, 2005*(17) Louisville City Jonathan Tomkinson, 2002*(20) Norwich City Brandan Craig, 2004*(18) Philadelphia Union {DM} Jalen Neal, 2003*(18) LA Galaxy ~Bryan Okoh, 2003*(19) RB Salzburg {Prefers Switzerland} Dreamers (Just below the line of Top Prospects): Marcus Ferkranus, 2003*(19) LA Galaxy Casey Walls, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes Noah Cobb, 2005*(16) Atlanta United {DM} Nico Carrera, 2002*(20) Holstein Kiel Santiago Suarez, 2005*(17) Sacramento Republic FC Thomas Williams, 2004*(17) Orlando City SC Grayson Dettoni, 2005*(16) Bayern Munich Abyss (Not in the Picture): Lennard Maloney, 1999(22) FC Heidenheim Sean Nealis, 1997(25) New York Red Bulls Aboubacar Keita, 2000(22) Colorado Rapids Jonathan Bell, 1997(24) New England Revolution Nkosi Tafari, 1997(25) FC Dallas Brenden Hines-Ike, 1994(27) DC United ~ Kik Pierie, 2000(21) Ajax Amsterdam > FC Twente {Prefers Netherlands} Outlook (Still a Mystery / Non-established youth): Kaveh Rad, 2001*(20) Sporting Kansas City Fernando Venegas, 2005*(17) Sacramento Republic FC Diego Rosales, 2005*, (16) Las Vegas Lights Efrain Morales, 2004*(18) Atlanta United Samuel Jones, 2004*(18) Philadelphia Union Dante Huckaby, 2003*(19) Philadelphia Union Eric Kinzner, 2003*(19) Tacoma Defiance Ethan Hardin, 2003*(19) Fort Lauderdale CF Bobby Pierre, 2002*(19) Racing Strasbourg Ian Fray, 2002*(19) Inter Miami Nathan Sepulveda, 2002*(19) Las Vegas Lights Mason Judge, 2002*(20) 1860 Munich Hayden Sargis, 2002*(20) DC United ~Jaziel Orozco, 2004*(17) Real Monarchs {Prefers Mexico} ~Antonio Leone, 2004*(18) Los Angeles FC {Prefers Mexico} ~Anrie Chase, 2004*(18) Vfb Stuttgart {Prefers Japan} ~Quembol Guadelupe, 2003*(19) Orlando City {Peru, dual} Farewell (Not going to 2022 & Probably too old for 2026): Tim Parker, 1993(29) Houston Dynamo Dave Romney, 1993(28) Nashville SC Ventura Alvarado, 1992(29) FC Juarez LEFT BACKSIn the Race for WC2022 (Favorites & Contenders): Antonee Robinson, 1997(24) Fulham Sam Vines, 1999(23) Royal Antwerp John Tolkin, 2002*(19) New York Red Bulls {DM} George Bello, 2002*(20), Arminia Bielefeld Kevin Paredes, 2003*(19) VfL Wolfsburg {WG} Jonathan Gomez, 2003*(18) Real Sociedad {Mexico-dual, undecided} DeJuan Jones, 1997(24) New England Revolution {RB} Outsiders (Pretenders for this Cycle & Monitor for Next Cycle): Marco Farfan, 1998(23) FC Dallas Chase Gasper, 1996(26) LA Galaxy Andrew Gutman, 1996(25) Atlanta United Top Prospects (Competing for 2024 Olympics): Caleb Wiley, 2004*(17) Atlanta United Noah Allen, 2004*(18) Inter Miami Dreamers (Just below the line of Top Prospects): Adam Armour, 2002*(19) Charlotte FC Jacob Greene, 2003*(19) DC United {RB} Curtis Ofori, 2005*(16) New York Red Bulls Anthony Sorenson, 2003*(19) Philadelphia Union Zack Farnsworth, 2002*(19) Real Salt Lake Abyss (Not in the Picture): Chris Gloster, 2000(21) New York City FC Matthew Real, 1999(22) Philadelphia Union Aedan Stanley, 1999(22) Miami FC John Nelson, 1998(23) FC Cincinnati Sam Junqua, 1996(25) Houston Dynamo Outlook (Still a Mystery / Non-established youth): Isaiah LeFlore, 2002*(19) SC Braga Armando Avila, 2004*(18) Las Vegas Lights Coby Jones, 2003*(18) Sporting Kansas City Kobe Hernandez-Foster, 2002*(19) HamKam Alex Villanueva, 2002*(19) Orange County SC Travian Sousa, 2001*(20) Seattle Sounders Andre Reynolds, 2001*(21) Chicago Fire Christian McFarlane, 2005*(15) New York City FC Devin Padelford, 2003*(19) Minnesota United Jackson Travis, 2004*(18) Colorado Rapids ~ Leonardo Sepulveda, 2001*(20) Recreativo Granada {Mexico dual} Farewell (Not going to make 2022 & Probably too old for 2026): Taylor Washington, 1993(28) Nashville SC {RB} Daniel Lovitz, 1991(30) Nashville SC Ryan Hollingshead, 1991(31) Los Angeles FC {RB} DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDERSIn the Race for WC2022 (Favorites & Contenders): Tyler Adams, 1999(23) Leeds United Kellyn Acosta, 1995(26) Los Angeles FC {MF} James Sands, 2000(21) New York City FC > Rangers FC {CB} Gianluca Busio, 2002*(20), Venezia FC {MF} Outsiders (Pretenders for this Cycle & Monitor for Next Cycle): Jackson Yuiell, 1997(25) San Jose Earthquakes {CB, MF} Christian Cappis, 1999(22) Brondby {MF} Mauricio Pineda 1997(24) Chicago Fire {CB} Chris Durkin, 2000(22) DC United {CB} Keaton Parks, 1997(24) New York City FC {MF} [INJURED] Top Prospects (Competing for 2024 Olympics): Jack McGlynn, 2003*(18) Philadelphia Union {MF} Johnny Cardoso, 2001*(20) Internacional {MF} Tanner Tessman, 2001*(20) Venezia FC {MF} Leon Flach, 2001*(20) Philadelphia Union {LB} Obed Vargas, 2005*(16) Seattle Sounders {Mexico dual} [INJURED] Dreamers (Just below the line of Top Prospect): Josh Atencio, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders {CB} Moses Nyeman, 2003*(18) DC United {MF} Daniel Edelman, 2003*(19) New York Red Bulls Danny Leyva, 2003*(19) Seattle Sounders {MF} Rokas Puktsas, 2004*(17) Hajduk Split {MF} Abyss (Not in the Picture): Brandon Servania, 1999(23) FC Dallas {MF} Marky Delgado, 1995(27) LA Galaxy {LB, RB, MF} Russell Canouse, 1995(26) DC United {RB} Andres Perea, 2000(21) Orlando City Dante Polvara, 2000(21) Aberdeen FC Derrick Jones, 1997(25) Houston Dynamo Outlook (Still A Mystery / Non-established youth): Jayvin Van Deventer, 2004*(18) Sporting Kansas City Bryang Kayo, 2002*(19) Wolfsburg > FC Nurnburg Sebastian Berhalter, 2001*(21) Vancouver Whitecaps Justin Haak, 2001*(20) New York City FC Francis Jacobs, 2005*(17) Orange County SC Zach Booth, 2004*(18) Leicester City Ian Hoffman, 2001*(20) Houston Dynamo Brooklyn Raines, 2005*(17) Houston Dynamo {MF} Julio Benitez, 2005*(16) Real Salt Lake Harrison Robledo, 2002*(20) FC Cincinnati Tarun Karumanchi, 2003*(19) unattached ~Benito Estrella, 2006*(16) New York Red Bulls {MF} {Prefers Portugal} Farewell (Not in the Picture for 2022 and Probably too old for 2026): Wil Trapp, 1993(29) Minnesota United Matt Polster, 1993(28) New England Revolution Alfredo Morales, 1990(32) New York City FC CENTER MIDFIELDERS In the Race for WC2022 (Favorites & Contenders): Weston McKennie, 1998(23) Juventus [INJURED] Giovanni Reyna, 2002*(19) Borussia Dortmund {WG} Yunus Musah, 2002*(19) Valencia {WG} Luca de la Torre, 1998(24) Celta Vigo Cristian Roldan, 1995(26) Seattle Sounders {WG} Malik Tillman, 2002*(20) Bayern Munich > Rangers FC Djordje Mihailovic, 1998(23) CF Montreal {WG} Eryk Williamson, 1997(25) Portland Timbers Richard Ledezma, 2000(21) PSV Eindhoven {WG} Sebastian Lletget, 1992(29) New England Revolution Outsiders (Pretender for this Cycle; Monitor for Next Cycle): Paxton Pomykal, 1999(22), FC Dallas Alex Mendez, 2000(21) FC Vizela Alan Sonora, 1998(24) Independiente {WG} Timothy Tillman, 1999(23) Greuther Firth {WG, FW} Julian Green, 1995(26) Greuther Firth {WG, FW} Top Prospects (Competing for 2024 Olympics): Cole Bassett, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids > Feyenoord {WG} Taylor Booth, 2001*(21) FC Utrecht {DM} Paxten Aaronson, 2003*(18) Philadelphia Union {WG} Aiden Morris, 2001*(20) Columbus Crew Diego Luna, 2003*(18) Real Salt Lake {WG} Dreamers (Just below the line of Top Prospects): Reed Baker-Whiting, 2005*(17) Seattle Sounders {WG} Tyler Wolff, 2003*(19) Atlanta United > Beveren {WG} Owen Wolff, 2004*(17) Austin FC Brian Gutierrez, 2003*(18) Chicago Fire {WG, FW} Alejandro Alvarado, 2003*(18) FC Vizela Niko Tsakiris, 2005*(16) San Jose Earthquakes {WG} Theodore Ku-DiPietro, 2002*(20) DC United {WG} Jose Gallegos, 2001*(20) Sonderjyske {WG} Matko Miljevic, 2001*(21) CF Montreal {WG} Patrick Leal, 2003*(19) Venezia FC Bryce Duke, 2001*(21) Inter Miami ~ Amir Richardson, 2002*(20) Le Havre {Prefers Morocco} Abyss (Not in the Picture): Joel Sonora, 1996(25) Velez Sarsfield Edwin Cerrillo, 2000(21) FC Dallas {DM} Frankie Amaya, 2000(21) New York Red Bulls Jorge Hernandez, 2000(21) FC Chornomerets Odessa Anthony Fontana, 1999(22) Ascoli Calcio Jacob Montes, 1998(23) Crystal Palace Hassani Dotson, 1997(24) Minnesota United Outlook (Still A Mystery / Non-established youth): Matthew Corcoran, 2006*(16) FC Dallas Brian Carmona, 2006*(16) Charlotte FC Noel Buck, 2005*(17) New England Revolution Esmir Bajraktarevic, 2005*(17) New England Revolution Cruz Medina, 2006*(15) San Jose Earthquakes Jude Wellings, 2006*(16) Real Salt Lake Juan Castilla, 2004*(17) Houston Dynamo {WG} Damien Rivera, 2002*(19) New England Revolution {WG} Ozzie Cisneros, 2004*(18) Sporting Kansas City Cameron Dunbar, 2002*(19) LA Galaxy Evan Rotundo, 2004*(17) Schalke {WG} Leandro Soria, 2004*(17) Godoy Cruz Jacob Davis, 2002*(20) Sporting Kansas City Sam Williams, 2005*(17) New York Red Bulls Julio Benitez, 2005*(16) Real Monarchs Drew Hardin, 2004*(17) Inter Miami Christopher Jaime, 2004*(18) Las Vegas Lights Allan Rodriguez, 2004*(18) Chicago Fire Kenan Hot, 2004*(18) Hartford Athletic Brenden Lambe, 2004*(18) Atlanta United Javier Casas, 2003*(19) Chicago Fire Adam Saldana, 2002*(20) LA Galaxy Cole Turner, 2001*(20) Philadelphia Union Oliver Larraz, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids Maximo Carrizo, 2008*(14) New York City FC {WG} Sergio Oregel, 2005*(17) Chicago Fire Aziel Jackson, 2001*(20) Minnesota United Farewell (Not in the Picture for 2022 and Probably too old for 2026): Sean Davis, 1993(29) Nashville SC Nick Besler, 1993(29) Real Salt Lake ~ Darlington Nagbe, 1990(31) Columbus Crew [Declines call-ups] WINGERSIn the Race for WC2022 (Favorites & Contenders): Christian Pulisic, 1998(23) Chelsea FC {MF} Timothy Weah, 2000(22), Lille OSC {FW} Brenden Aaronson, 2000(21) Leeds United {MF} Jordan Morris, 1994(26), Seattle Sounders {FW} Paul Arriola, 1995(27) FC Dallas Josh Sargent, 2000(22) Norwich City {FW} Matthew Hoppe, 2001*(21) RCD Mallorca {FW} Konrad De La Fuente, 2001*(20), Olympique Marseilles Outsiders (Pretenders for 2022; Monitor for 2026): Niko Gioacchini, 2000(21) Orlando City SC {FW} Chris Mueller, 1996(25) Chicago Fire Duane Holmes, 1994(27) Huddersfield Town {MF} Jonathan Lewis, 1997(24) Colorado Rapids {FW} Samuel Shashoua, 1999(23) Tenerife {MF} Top Prospects (Competing for 2024 Olympics): Caden Clark, 2003*(19) RB Leipzig > New York Red Bulls {MF} Quinn Sullivan, 2004*(18) Philadelphia Union {MF} Alex Mighten, 2002*(20) Nottingham Forest {England dual} Ben Bender, 2001*(21) Charlotte FC {MF} Dreamers (Just below the line of Top Prospect): Dante Sealy, 2003*(19) FC Dallas > PSV Eindhoven Kristian Fletcher, 2005*(17) Loudon United {MF, FW} Griffin Yow, 2002*(19) Westerlo Andres Jasson, 2002*(20) New York City FC Jorge Ruvalcaba, 2001*(20) UNAM Pumas {Mexico dual} Cameron Harper, 2001*(20) New York Red Bulls Dantouma Toure, 2004*(17) Colorado Rapids {FW} Indiana Vassilev, 2001*(21) Inter Miami {FW} Ulysses Llanez, 2001*(21) St. Polten ~Edison Azcona, 2003*(18) Inter Miami {Prefers Dominican Republic} ~Luca Koleosho, 2004*(17) Espanyol {Prefers Canada} Abyss (Not in the Picture): Orrin McKinzie Gaines, 1998(24), Charlotte FC Sebastian Saucedo, 1997(25) UNAM Pumas Luke Haakenson, 1997(24) Nashville SC Joe Efford, 1996(25) Motherwell FC Alex Muyl, 1995(26) Nashville SC Ian Harkes, 1995(27) Dundee United Memo Rodriguez, 1995(26) Houston Dynamo Emmanuel Sabbi, 1997(24) OB Odense Tyler Boyd, 1994(27) Besiktas Lynden Gooch, 1995(26) Sunderland {MF} Benji Michel, 1997(24) Orlando City SC {FW} ~ Latif Blessing, 1996(26) Los Angeles FC {Declared for USMNT, not yet eligible} Outlook (Still A Mystery / Non-established youth): Leo Torres, 2004*(18) Real Monarchs Felipe Valencia, 2005*(17) Fort Lauderdale CF Mario Penagos, 2002*(20) FC Cincinnati Gage Akalu, 2005*(15) Sporting Kansas City Juan Alvarez, 2004*(17) Tacoma Defiance Xavier O’Neil, 2004*(17) DC United Chris Garcia, 2003*(19) Real Salt Lake Raymond Drai, 2003*(18) Orange County SC Josh Pynadath, 2002*(20) AZ Alkmaar Bode Davis, 2002*(20) Real Salt Lake Isaiah Parker, 2002*(19) FC Dallas ~Nathan Ordaz, 2004*(18) Las Vegas Lights FC {Prefers El Salvador} Farewell (Not in the Picture for 2022 and Probably too old for 2026): Fafa Picault, 1991(31) Houston Dynamo FORWARDSIn the Race for WC2022 (Favorites & Contenders): Jesus Ferreira, 2000(21), FC Dallas {WG, MF} Ricardo Pepi, 2003*(19) FC Augsburg Jordan Pefok, 1996(26) Union Berlin Daryl Dike, 2000(21) West Bromwich Albion Brandon Vazquez, 1998(23) FC Cincinnati {Mexico dual} Haji Wright, 1998(24), Antalyaspor Jeremy Ebobisse, 1997(25) San Jose Earthquakes {Cameroon dual} Gyasi Zardes, 1991(30), Colorado Rapids Maurice Malone, 2000(21) FC Augsburg {Germany dual} Outsiders (Not in the Picture for 2022; Monitor for 2026): Brian White, 1996(26) Vancouver Whitecaps Mason Toye, 1998(23) CF Montreal Top Prospects (Competing for 2024 Olympics): Folarin Balogun, 2001*(20) Arsenal > Reims FC {WG} {England dual} Cade Cowell, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes {WG} Jackson Hopkins, 2004*(18) DC United {WG} Serge Ngoma, 2005*,(16) New York Red Bulls {WG} [INJURED] ~Santiago Munoz, 2002*(19) Newcastle {Prefers Mexico} Dreamers (Just below the line of Top Prospects): Malick Sanogo, 2004*(18) Union Berlin Darren Yapi, 2004*(17) Colorado Rapids Federico Oliva, 2004*(17) Atletico Madrid {WG, MF} Missael Rodriguez, 2003*(19) Chicago Fire Abyss (Not in the Picture): Sebastian Soto, 2000(22) Norwich City Benjamin Kikanovic, 2000(22) San Jose Earthquakes {Bosnia dual} Miguel Berry, 1997(24) DC United {WG, MF} Andrija Novakovich, 1996(25) Venezia Preston Judd, 1999(23) LA Galaxy Corey Baird, 1996(26) Houston Dynamo {WG} Outlook (Still a Mystery / Non-established youth): Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders Jackson Conway, 2001*(20) Atlanta United Charlie Kelman, 2001*(20) Queens Park Rangers > Gillingham FC Jordan Adebayo-Smith, 2001*(21) Tampa Bay Rowdies Jake LaCava, 2001*(21) New York Red Bulls Axel Kei, 2007*(13) Real Monarchs Luke Brennan, 2005*(17) Atlanta United Daniel Sebathu, 2005*(17) Atlanta United Mataeo Bunbury, 2005*(17) Sporting Kansas City Rodrigo Neri, 2005*(17) Atletico Madrid CJ Fodrey, 2004*(18) San Diego Loyal Yekeson Subah, 2004*(18) Real Monarchs Abraham Lincon, 2004*(18) San Antonio FC Austin Brummett, 2004*(18) New York Red Bulls Damion Downs, 2004*(17) FC Koln Patrick Weah, 2003*, (18) Sacramento Republic Patrick Bohui, 2003*(18) Vejle BK Tyler Freeman, 2003*(19) Sporting Kansas City Alex Monis, 2003*(19) Chicago Fire Selmir Miscic, 2003*(19) North Carolina FC Zion Long, 2003*(18) Sporting Kansas City Ray Serrano, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders Jack de Vries, 2002*(20), Venezia FC Alfonso Vasquez, 2002*(19) Hartford Athletic Johan Gomez, 2001*(20) FSV Zwickau Justin Butler, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt Jalen Hawkins, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt Patrick Koffi, 2001*(20) Paris FC > Creteil ~Christian Torres, 2004*(18) Los Angeles FC {Prefers Mexico} ~ Arquimedes Ordonez, 2003*(18) FC Cincinnati {Guatemala dual} Farewell (Not in the Picture for 2022 & Probably too old for 2026): Christian Ramirez, 1991(31) Aberdeen FC Bobby Wood, 1992(29) Real Salt Lake Jozy Altidore, 1989(32), CF Puebla Dom Dwyer, 1990, (31), Atlanta United Khiry Shelton, 1993(28) Sporting Kansas City Aron Johannsson, 1990(31) Lech Poznań CJ Sapong, 1988(33) Nashville SC Note: (*) next to birth year represents Olympic eligible for 2024. Note: All birthdates are set for June 1, 2022.
Eleven Bravo… thanks for all your work on this. Seems like you might have been off BS for a little while. Great to have you back.
There's a few farewells I'd add to the list (Birnbaum, Bradley as two examples) since they did get caps with the US and are still playing professionally. But this is a great list, some of these names had buzz years ago but I had completely forgotten about.
Thank you to you both.... Of note, I know that there are always a few exceptions and a few that I miss, but as a general rule, unless they’re still in the international picture (such as Tim Ream who is still on the periphery if he’s starting for Fulham) I typically drop players off the list once they’re over the 30 hump for the next cycle (which makes me feel old because I’ll be over 40 next cycle ). Also, I always appreciate feedback when I miss a player, or miss something about them (ie their club, etc). It’s often easy to overlook some players and details.
USMNT Player Pool - September 4, 2022 GOALKEEPERSIn the Race for WC 2022 (Favorites & Contenders): Matt Turner, 1994(27), Arsenal FC Ethan Horvath, 1995(26) Nottingham Forest > Luton Town Zack Steffen, 1995(27), Manchester City FC > Middlesbrough FC Sean Johnson, 1989(33), New York City FC Gabriel Slonina, 2004*(18) Chelsea FC > Chicago Fire Outsiders (Pretenders for 2022; Monitor for Next Cycle): Drake Callender, 1997(24) Inter Miami Roman Celentano, 2000(25) FC Cincinnati Josh Cohen, 1992(29) Maccabi Haifa JT Marcinkowski, 1997(25) San Jose Earthquakes Bill Hamid, 1990(31) DC United [INJURED] Brad Stuver, 1991(31) Austin FC Alex Bono, 1994(28) Toronto FC Tyler Miller, 1993(29) Minnesota United Top Prospects (Competing for 2024 Olympics): Chris Brady, 2004*(18) Chicago Fire John Pulskamp, 2001*(21) Sporting Kansas City Rocco Rios Novos, 2002*(19) Atlanta United {Argentina, needs to file switch} Dreamers (Just below the line of Top Prospects): Patrick Schulte, 2001*(21) Columbus Crew Antonio Carrera, 2004*(18) North Texas SC Alex Rando, 2001*(21) New York City FC Alex Borto, 2003*(18) Fulham Jeff Dewsnup, 2004*(18) Real Monarchs Gavin Beavers, 2005*(17) Real Monarchs Abraham Rodriguez, 2002*(19) Colorado Rapids Hunter Sulte, 2002*(20) Portland Timbers Damian Las, 2002*(20) Austin FC Chituru Odunze, 2002*(19) Leicester City Abyss (Not in the Picture): Carlos dos Santos, 2000(21) Inter Miami Matt Freese, 1998(23) Philadelphia Union Jonathan Klinsmann, 1997(25) LA Galaxy Mason Stajduhar, 1997(24) Orlando City Stefan Cleveland, 1994(28) Seattle Sounders Outlook (Still a Mystery / Non-established youth): Diego Kochen, 2006*(16) FC Barcelona KyMani Dade, 2004*(18) LA Galaxy Carver Miller, 2004*(18) Arminia Bielefeld Beckham Sunderland, 2003*(18) FC Cincinnati Vicente Reyes, 2003*(18) Atlanta United Gavin Krenecki, 2003*(19) Sporting Kansas City Anthony Ramos, 2003*(19) LA Galaxy Aaron Cervantes, 2002*(20) Rangers FC Brooks Thompson, 2002*(20) Sporting Kansas City Luca Lewis, 2001*(21) New York Red Bulls Jonathan Mennell, 2003*(18) DC United Ethan Wady, 2002*(20) Chelsea > Woking FC Xavier Valdez, 2003*(18) Houston Dynamo Farewell (Not going to make 2022 and probably too old for 2026): Brad Guzan, 1984(37), Atlanta United [INJURED] William Yarbrough, 1989(33) Colorado Rapids Joe Willis, 1988(33) Nashville SC Tim Melia, 1986(36) Sporting Kansas City Jimmy Maurer, 1988(33) FC Dallas Bobby Shuttleworth, 1987(34) Atlanta United Earl Edwards, 1992(30) New England Revolution RIGHT BACKSIn the Race for WC 2022 (Favorites & Contenders): Sergino Dest, 2000(21) FC Barcelona > AC Milan {LB} DeAndre Yedlin, 1993(28) Inter Miami CF Reggie Cannon, 1998(23) Boavista FC {CB} Joseph Scally, 2002*(19) Borussia Moenchengladbach {LB} Outsiders (Pretenders for this cycle; Monitor for Next Cycle): Shaq Moore, 1996(26) Nashville SC Aaron Herrera, 1997(24) Real Salt Lake {LB} Kyle Duncan, 1997(24) KV Oostende > New York Red Bulls {LB} Brooks Lennon, 1997(24), Atlanta United Top Prospects (Competing for 2024 Olympics): Bryan Reynolds, 2001*(20) AS Roma > KVC Westerlo {LB} Nathan Harriel, 2001*(21) Philadelphia Union Dreamers (Just below the line of Top Prospects): Michael Halliday, 2003*(19) Orlando City SC Mauricio Cuevas, 2003*(19) Club Brugge {LB} Kayden Pierre, 2003*(19) Sporting Kansas City Cameron Duke, 2001*(21) Sporting Kansas City Abyss (Not in the Picture): Nick Lima, 1994(27) Austin FC {LB} Henry Wingo, 1995(26) Ferencvaros Brandon Bye, 1995(26) New England Revolution Tristan Blackmon, 1996(25) Vancouver Whitecaps FC {CB} Tommy Thompson, 1995(26) San Jose Earthquakes {MF} Jaylin Lindsey, 2000(22) Charlotte FC {LB} Griffin Dorsey, 1999(23) Houston Dynamo Dylan Nealis, 1998(23) New York Red Bulls Matthew Olosunde, 1998(24), Preston North End Eddie Munjoma, 1998(23) FC Dallas Zak Swanson, 2000(21) Arsenal FC {England dual} Outlook (Still a Mystery / Non-established youth): Cody Baker, 2004*(18) Tacoma Defiance Collin Smith, 2003*(18) FC Dallas Devan Tanton, 2003*(18) Fulham FC {CB} Ethan Dobbelaere, 2002*(19) Seattle Sounders {WG} Julian Gaines, 2002*(19) Los Angeles FC Alex Freeman, 2004*(17) Orlando City SC Jace Clark, 2005*(16) DC United Justin Reynolds, 2004*(17) Chicago Fire Ian Mai, 2004*(17)San Diego Loyal Noah Hall, 2003*(19) Columbus Crew Sebastian Anderson, 2002*(19) Colorado Rapids {WG} Quincy Butler, 2001*(20) Hoffenheim Jacob Akanyirige, 2001*(20) Rochester New York ~Erik Duenas, 2004*(17) Los Angeles FC {Prefers Mexico} Farewell (Not going to make 2022 and probably too old for 2026): Tim Chandler, 1990(32) Eintracht Frankfurt Eric Miller, 1993(29) Nashville SC Joe Gyau, 1992(29) Degerfors FC Keegan Rosenberry, 1993(28) Colorado Rapids ~ Julian Gressel, 1993(28) Vancouver Whitecaps FC [USMNT declared, eligibility 2022] CENTER BACKSIn the Race for WC 2022 (Favorites & Contenders): Walker Zimmermann, 1993(29), Nashville SC Chris Richards, 2000(22) Crystal Palace Cameron Carter-Vickers, 1997(24) Celtic James Sands, 2000(21) New York City FC > Rangers FC {DM} Tim Ream, 1987(34), Fulham {LB, DM} Erik Palmer-Brown, 1997(25), Troyes {DM} Mark McKenzie, 1999(23) KRC Genk Aaron Long, 1992(29), New York Red Bulls John Brooks, 1993(29), Benfica Lisbon ~ Out: Miles Robinson, 1997(25), Atlanta United [INJURED] Outsiders (Pretenders for this Cycle; Monitor for Next Cycle): Auston Trusty, 1998(23) Arsenal FC > Birmingham City FC Matt Miazga, 1995(26), FC Cincinnati Justen Glad, 1997(25), Real Salt Lake Henry Kessler, 1998(23) New England Revolution Donovan Pines, 1998(24) DC United Top Prospects (Competing for 2024 Olympics): Tayvon Gray, 2002*(19) New York City FC {RB} Owen Otasowie, 2001*(21) Club Brugge {DM} Justin Che, 2003*(18) FC Dallas > TSG Hoffenheim {RB} George Campbell, 2001*(20) Atlanta United Kobi Henry, 2004*(18) Reims SC Joshua Wynder, 2005*(17) Louisville City Jonathan Tomkinson, 2002*(20) Norwich City Brandan Craig, 2004*(18) Philadelphia Union {DM} Jalen Neal, 2003*(18) LA Galaxy ~Bryan Okoh, 2003*(19) RB Salzburg {Prefers Switzerland} Dreamers (Just below the line of Top Prospects): Marcus Ferkranus, 2003*(19) LA Galaxy Casey Walls, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes Noah Cobb, 2005*(16) Atlanta United {DM} Nico Carrera, 2002*(20) Holstein Kiel Santiago Suarez, 2005*(17) Sacramento Republic FC Thomas Williams, 2004*(17) Orlando City SC Grayson Dettoni, 2005*(16) Bayern Munich Abyss (Not in the Picture): Lennard Maloney, 1999(22) FC Heidenheim Sean Nealis, 1997(25) New York Red Bulls Aboubacar Keita, 2000(22) Colorado Rapids Jonathan Bell, 1997(24) New England Revolution Nkosi Tafari, 1997(25) FC Dallas Brenden Hines-Ike, 1994(27) DC United Samual Rogers, 1999(23) Rosenberg ~ Kik Pierie, 2000(21) Ajax Amsterdam > FC Twente {Prefers Netherlands} Outlook (Still a Mystery / Non-established youth): Kaveh Rad, 2001*(20) Sporting Kansas City Fernando Venegas, 2005*(17) Sacramento Republic FC Diego Rosales, 2005*, (16) Las Vegas Lights Efrain Morales, 2004*(18) Atlanta United Samuel Jones, 2004*(18) Philadelphia Union Dante Huckaby, 2003*(19) Philadelphia Union Eric Kinzner, 2003*(19) Tacoma Defiance Ethan Hardin, 2003*(19) Fort Lauderdale CF Bobby Pierre, 2002*(19) Racing Strasbourg Ian Fray, 2002*(19) Inter Miami Nathan Sepulveda, 2002*(19) Las Vegas Lights Mason Judge, 2002*(20) 1860 Munich Hayden Sargis, 2002*(20) DC United ~Jaziel Orozco, 2004*(17) Real Monarchs {Prefers Mexico} ~Antonio Leone, 2004*(18) Los Angeles FC {Prefers Mexico} ~Anrie Chase, 2004*(18) Vfb Stuttgart {Prefers Japan} ~Quembol Guadelupe, 2003*(19) Orlando City {Peru, dual} Farewell (Not going to 2022 & Probably too old for 2026): Tim Parker, 1993(29) Houston Dynamo Dave Romney, 1993(28) Nashville SC Ventura Alvarado, 1992(29) FC Juarez LEFT BACKSIn the Race for WC2022 (Favorites & Contenders): Antonee ‘Jedi’ Robinson, 1997(24) Fulham [INJURED?] Sam Vines, 1999(23) Royal Antwerp John Tolkin, 2002*(19) New York Red Bulls {DM} George Bello, 2002*(20), Arminia Bielefeld Outsiders (Pretenders for this Cycle & Monitor for Next Cycle): Andrew Gutman, 1996(25) Atlanta United DeJuan Jones, 1997(24) New England Revolution {RB} Marco Farfan, 1998(23) FC Dallas Chase Gasper, 1996(26) LA Galaxy Top Prospects (Competing for 2024 Olympics): Jonathan Gomez, 2003*(18) Real Sociedad {Mexico-dual, undecided} Caleb Wiley, 2004*(17) Atlanta United Noah Allen, 2004*(18) Inter Miami Dreamers (Just below the line of Top Prospects): Adam Armour, 2002*(19) Charlotte FC Jacob Greene, 2003*(19) DC United {RB} Curtis Ofori, 2005*(16) New York Red Bulls Anthony Sorenson, 2003*(19) Philadelphia Union Zack Farnsworth, 2002*(19) Real Salt Lake Abyss (Not in the Picture): Chris Gloster, 2000(21) New York City FC Matthew Real, 1999(22) Philadelphia Union Aedan Stanley, 1999(22) Miami FC John Nelson, 1998(23) FC Cincinnati Sam Junqua, 1996(25) Houston Dynamo Outlook (Still a Mystery / Non-established youth): Isaiah LeFlore, 2002*(19) SC Braga Armando Avila, 2004*(18) Las Vegas Lights Coby Jones, 2003*(18) Sporting Kansas City Kobe Hernandez-Foster, 2002*(19) HamKam Alex Villanueva, 2002*(19) Orange County SC Travian Sousa, 2001*(20) Seattle Sounders Andre Reynolds, 2001*(21) Chicago Fire Christian McFarlane, 2005*(15) New York City FC Devin Padelford, 2003*(19) Minnesota United Jackson Travis, 2004*(18) Colorado Rapids ~ Leonardo Sepulveda, 2001*(20) Recreativo Granada {Mexico dual} Farewell (Not going to make 2022 & Probably too old for 2026): Taylor Washington, 1993(28) Nashville SC {RB} Daniel Lovitz, 1991(30) Nashville SC Ryan Hollingshead, 1991(31) Los Angeles FC {RB} DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDERSIn the Race for WC2022 (Favorites & Contenders): Tyler Adams, 1999(23) Leeds United Kellyn Acosta, 1995(26) Los Angeles FC {MF} Gianluca Busio, 2002*(20), Venezia FC {MF} [INJURED] Outsiders (Pretenders for this Cycle & Monitor for Next Cycle): Jackson Yuiell, 1997(25) San Jose Earthquakes {CB, MF} Christian Cappis, 1999(22) Brondby {MF} Mauricio Pineda 1997(24) Chicago Fire {CB} Chris Durkin, 2000(22) DC United {CB} Keaton Parks, 1997(24) New York City FC {MF} [INJURED] Jack Maher, 1999(22) Nashville SC {CB} Top Prospects (Competing for 2024 Olympics): Jack McGlynn, 2003*(18) Philadelphia Union {MF} Johnny Cardoso, 2001*(20) Internacional {MF} Leon Flach, 2001*(20) Philadelphia Union {LB} Daniel Edelman, 2003*(19) New York Red Bulls Tanner Tessman, 2001*(20) Venezia FC {MF} Aiden Morris, 2001*(20) Columbus Crew {MF} Obed Vargas, 2005*(16) Seattle Sounders {Mexico dual} [INJURED] Dreamers (Just below the line of Top Prospect): Josh Atencio, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders {CB} Moses Nyeman, 2003*(18) SK Beveren {MF} Danny Leyva, 2003*(19) Seattle Sounders {MF} Rokas Puktsas, 2004*(17) Hajduk Split {MF} Justin Haak, 2001*(20) New York City FC Sebastian Berhalter, 2001*(21) Vancouver Whitecaps Abyss (Not in the Picture): Brandon Servania, 1999(23) FC Dallas {MF} Marky Delgado, 1995(27) LA Galaxy {LB, RB, MF} Russell Canouse, 1995(26) DC United {RB} Edwin Cerrillo, 2000(21) FC Dallas {MF} Andres Perea, 2000(21) Orlando City Dante Polvara, 2000(21) Aberdeen FC Derrick Jones, 1997(25) Charlotte FC Outlook (Still A Mystery / Non-established youth): Jayvin Van Deventer, 2004*(18) Sporting Kansas City Bryang Kayo, 2002*(19) Wolfsburg > FC Nurnburg Francis Jacobs, 2005*(17) Orange County SC Zach Booth, 2004*(18) Leicester City Ian Hoffman, 2001*(20) Houston Dynamo Brooklyn Raines, 2005*(17) Houston Dynamo {MF} Julio Benitez, 2005*(16) Real Salt Lake Harrison Robledo, 2002*(20) FC Cincinnati Tarun Karumanchi, 2003*(19) unattached ~Bento Estrella, 2006*(16) New York Red Bulls {MF} {Prefers Portugal} Farewell (Not in the Picture for 2022 and Probably too old for 2026): Wil Trapp, 1993(29) Minnesota United Matt Polster, 1993(28) New England Revolution Alfredo Morales, 1990(32) New York City FC CENTER MIDFIELDERSIn the Race for WC2022 (Favorites & Contenders): Weston McKennie, 1998(23) Juventus Yunus Musah, 2002*(19) Valencia {WG} Luca de la Torre, 1998(24) Celta Vigo Malik Tillman, 2002*(20) Bayern Munich > Rangers FC {WG, FW} Djordje Mihailovic, 1998(23) AZ Alkmaar > CF Montreal {WG} Sebastian Lletget, 1992(29) FC Dallas {WG} Cristian Roldan, 1995(26) Seattle Sounders {WG, DM} [INJURED] Eryk Williamson, 1997(25) Portland Timbers Richard Ledezma, 2000(21) PSV Eindhoven {WG} Outsiders (Pretender for this Cycle; Monitor for Next Cycle): Paxton Pomykal, 1999(22), FC Dallas Alex Mendez, 2000(21) FC Vizela Alan Sonora, 1998(24) Independiente {WG} Timothy Tillman, 1999(23) Greuther Firth {WG, FW} Julian Green, 1995(26) Greuther Firth {WG, FW} Top Prospects (Competing for 2024 Olympics): Cole Bassett, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids > Fortuna Sittard {WG} Paxten Aaronson, 2003*(18) Philadelphia Union {WG} Taylor Booth, 2001*(21) FC Utrecht {DM} Brian Gutierrez, 2003*(18) Chicago Fire {WG, FW} Noel Buck, 2005*(17) New England Revolution Niko Tsakiris, 2005*(16) San Jose Earthquakes {WG} Diego Luna, 2003*(18) Real Salt Lake {WG} Dreamers (Just below the line of Top Prospects): Reed Baker-Whiting, 2005*(17) Seattle Sounders {WG} Tyler Wolff, 2003*(19) Atlanta United > Beveren {WG} Owen Wolff, 2004*(17) Austin FC Alejandro Alvarado, 2003*(18) FC Vizela Theodore Ku-DiPietro, 2002*(20) DC United {WG} Jose Gallegos, 2001*(20) Sonderjyske {WG} Matko Miljevic, 2001*(21) CF Montreal {WG} Esmir Bajraktarevic, 2005*(17) New England Revolution Patrick Leal, 2003*(19) Venezia FC Bryce Duke, 2001*(21) Inter Miami Cruz Medina, 2006*(15) San Jose Earthquakes ~ Amir Richardson, 2002*(20) Le Havre {Prefers Morocco} Abyss (Not in the Picture): Joel Sonora, 1996(25) CS Maritimo Frankie Amaya, 2000(21) New York Red Bulls Jorge Hernandez, 2000(21) FC Chornomerets Odessa Anthony Fontana, 1999(22) Ascoli Calcio Jacob Montes, 1998(23) Crystal Palace Hassani Dotson, 1997(24) Minnesota United Outlook (Still A Mystery / Non-established youth): Matthew Corcoran, 2006*(16) FC Dallas Brian Carmona, 2006*(16) Charlotte FC Jude Wellings, 2006*(16) Real Salt Lake Juan Castilla, 2004*(17) Houston Dynamo {WG} Damien Rivera, 2002*(19) New England Revolution {WG} Ozzie Cisneros, 2004*(18) Sporting Kansas City Cameron Dunbar, 2002*(19) LA Galaxy Evan Rotundo, 2004*(17) Schalke {WG} Leandro Soria, 2004*(17) Godoy Cruz Jacob Davis, 2002*(20) Sporting Kansas City Sam Williams, 2005*(17) New York Red Bulls Julio Benitez, 2005*(16) Real Monarchs Drew Hardin, 2004*(17) Inter Miami Christopher Jaime, 2004*(18) Las Vegas Lights Allan Rodriguez, 2004*(18) Chicago Fire Kenan Hot, 2004*(18) Hartford Athletic Brenden Lambe, 2004*(18) Atlanta United Javier Casas, 2003*(19) Chicago Fire Adam Saldana, 2002*(20) LA Galaxy Cole Turner, 2001*(20) Philadelphia Union Oliver Larraz, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids Maximo Carrizo, 2008*(14) New York City FC {WG} Sergio Oregel, 2005*(17) Chicago Fire Aziel Jackson, 2001*(20) Minnesota United Farewell (Not in the Picture for 2022 and Probably too old for 2026): Sean Davis, 1993(29) Nashville SC Nick Besler, 1993(29) Real Salt Lake ~ Darlington Nagbe, 1990(31) Columbus Crew [Declines call-ups] WINGERSIn the Race for WC2022 (Favorites & Contenders): Christian Pulisic, 1998(23) Chelsea FC {MF} Brenden Aaronson, 2000(21) Leeds United {MF} Giovanni Reyna, 2002*(19) Borussia Dortmund {MF} Timothy Weah, 2000(22), Lille OSC {FW} [INJURED] Jordan Morris, 1994(27), Seattle Sounders {FW} Paul Arriola, 1995(27) FC Dallas Kevin Paredes, 2003*(19) VfL Wolfsburg {LB} ~Dual Uncertainty: Alejandro Zendejas, 1998(24) Club America [No one knows his situation nor if he’s good enough for us] Outsiders (Pretenders for 2022; Monitor for 2026): Niko Gioacchini, 2000(21) Orlando City SC {FW} Chris Mueller, 1996(25) Chicago Fire Duane Holmes, 1994(27) Huddersfield Town {MF} Jonathan Lewis, 1997(24) Colorado Rapids {FW} Samuel Shashoua, 1999(23) Tenerife {MF} Benji Michel, 1997(24) Orlando City SC {FW} Lynden Gooch, 1995(26) Sunderland {MF} Top Prospects (Competing for 2024 Olympics): Konrad De La Fuente, 2001*(20), Olympique Marseilles > Olympiacos Alex Mighten, 2002*(20) Nottingham Forest > Sheffield Wednesday {England dual} Cade Cowell, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes {FW} Caden Clark, 2003*(19) RB Leipzig > New York Red Bulls {MF} Jackson Hopkins, 2004*(18) DC United {FW} Quinn Sullivan, 2004*(18) Philadelphia Union {MF} Ben Bender, 2001*(21) Charlotte FC {MF} Jorge Ruvalcaba, 2001*(20) UNAM Pumas {Mexico dual} ~Luca Koleosho, 2004*(17) Espanyol {In the Canada camp} Dreamers (Just below the line of Top Prospect): Cameron Harper, 2001*(20) New York Red Bulls Kristian Fletcher, 2005*(17) DC United {MF, FW} Dantouma Toure, 2004*(17) Colorado Rapids {FW} Dante Sealy, 2003*(19) FC Dallas > PSV Eindhoven Griffin Yow, 2002*(19) Westerlo Andres Jasson, 2002*(20) New York City FC Indiana Vassilev, 2001*(21) Inter Miami {FW} Ulysses Llanez, 2001*(21) St. Polten ~Edison Azcona, 2003*(18) Inter Miami {Prefers Dominican Republic} Abyss (Not in the Picture): Orrin McKinzie Gaines, 1998(24), Charlotte FC Sebastian Saucedo, 1997(25) UNAM Pumas Luke Haakenson, 1997(24) Nashville SC Joe Efford, 1996(25) Motherwell FC Alex Muyl, 1995(26) Nashville SC Ian Harkes, 1995(27) Dundee United Memo Rodriguez, 1995(26) Houston Dynamo Emmanuel Sabbi, 1997(24) OB Odense Tyler Boyd, 1994(27) Besiktas ~ Latif Blessing, 1996(26) Los Angeles FC {Declared for USMNT, not yet eligible} Outlook (Still A Mystery / Non-established youth): Leo Torres, 2004*(18) Real Monarchs Felipe Valencia, 2005*(17) Fort Lauderdale CF Mario Penagos, 2002*(20) FC Cincinnati Gage Akalu, 2005*(15) Sporting Kansas City Juan Alvarez, 2004*(17) Tacoma Defiance Xavier O’Neil, 2004*(17) DC United Chris Garcia, 2003*(19) Real Salt Lake Raymond Drai, 2003*(18) Orange County SC Josh Pynadath, 2002*(20) AZ Alkmaar Bode Davis, 2002*(20) Real Salt Lake Isaiah Parker, 2002*(19) FC Dallas ~Nathan Ordaz, 2004*(18) Las Vegas Lights FC {Prefers El Salvador} Farewell (Not in the Picture for 2022 and Probably too old for 2026): Fafa Picault, 1991(31) Houston Dynamo FORWARDSIn the Race for WC2022 (Favorites & Contenders): Jesus Ferreira, 2000(21), FC Dallas {WG, MF} Josh Sargent, 2000(22) Norwich City {WG} Jordan Pefok, 1996(26) Union Berlin [INJURED?] Brandon Vazquez, 1998(23) FC Cincinnati {Mexico dual} Haji Wright, 1998(24), Antalyaspor Folarin Balogun, 2001*(20) Arsenal > Reims FC {WG} {England dual, needs to file switch} Ricardo Pepi, 2003*(19) FC Augsburg > FC Groningen Gyasi Zardes, 1991(30), Colorado Rapids ~Out: Daryl Dike, 2000(21) West Bromwich Albion [INJURED] Outsiders (Not in the Picture for 2022; Monitor for 2026): Jeremy Ebobisse, 1997(25) San Jose Earthquakes {Cameroon dual} Andrija Novakovich, 1996(25) Venezia Mason Toye, 1998(23) CF Montreal Maurice Malone, 2000(21) FC Augsburg {Germany dual} Brian White, 1996(26) Vancouver Whitecaps Top Prospects (Competing for 2024 Olympics): Matthew Hoppe, 2001*(21) Middlesbrough FC {WG} Serge Ngoma, 2005*,(16) New York Red Bulls {WG} [INJURED] Darren Yapi, 2004*(17) Colorado Rapids Vaughn Covil, 2003*(18) Hull City FC [INJURED] ~Santiago Munoz, 2002*(19) Newcastle {Prefers Mexico} Dreamers (Just below the line of Top Prospects): Malick Sanogo, 2004*(18) Union Berlin Federico Oliva, 2004*(17) UD Almeria {WG, MF} Missael Rodriguez, 2003*(19) Chicago Fire Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders Gibran Rayo, 2001*(24) Rochester FC Jack de Vries, 2002*(20), Venezia FC ~ Arquimedes Ordonez, 2003*(18) FC Cincinnati {Guatemala dual} Abyss (Not in the Picture): Sebastian Soto, 2000(22) Klagenfurt Benjamin Kikanovic, 2000(22) San Jose Earthquakes {Bosnia dual} Miguel Berry, 1997(24) DC United {WG, MF} Preston Judd, 1999(23) LA Galaxy Corey Baird, 1996(26) Houston Dynamo {WG} Outlook (Still a Mystery / Non-established youth): Jackson Conway, 2001*(20) Atlanta United Charlie Kelman, 2001*(20) Queens Park Rangers > Gillingham FC Jordan Adebayo-Smith, 2001*(21) Tampa Bay Rowdies Jake LaCava, 2001*(21) New York Red Bulls Axel Kei, 2007*(13) Real Monarchs Luke Brennan, 2005*(17) Atlanta United Daniel Sebathu, 2005*(17) Atlanta United Mataeo Bunbury, 2005*(17) Sporting Kansas City Rodrigo Neri, 2005*(17) Atletico Madrid CJ Fodrey, 2004*(18) San Diego Loyal Yekeson Subah, 2004*(18) Real Monarchs Abraham Lincon, 2004*(18) San Antonio FC Austin Brummett, 2004*(18) New York Red Bulls Damion Downs, 2004*(17) FC Koln Patrick Weah, 2003*, (18) Sacramento Republic Patrick Bohui, 2003*(18) Vejle BK Tyler Freeman, 2003*(19) Sporting Kansas City Alex Monis, 2003*(19) Chicago Fire Selmir Miscic, 2003*(19) North Carolina FC Zion Long, 2003*(18) Sporting Kansas City Ray Serrano, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders Alfonso Vasquez, 2002*(19) Hartford Athletic Johan Gomez, 2001*(20) FSV Zwickau Justin Butler, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt Jalen Hawkins, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt Patrick Koffi, 2001*(20) Paris FC > Creteil Massimo Muriana, 2004*(18) New York City FC Jamin Peters, 2003*(19) Portland Timbers Pablo Torre, 2004*(18) FC Dallas Nelson Pierre, 2005*(17) Philadelphia Union ~Christian Torres, 2004*(18) Los Angeles FC {Prefers Mexico} Farewell (Not in the Picture for 2022 & Probably too old for 2026): Christian Ramirez, 1991(31) Aberdeen FC Bobby Wood, 1992(29) Real Salt Lake Jozy Altidore, 1989(32), CF Puebla Dom Dwyer, 1990, (31), Atlanta United Khiry Shelton, 1993(28) Sporting Kansas City Aron Johannsson, 1990(31) Lech Poznań CJ Sapong, 1988(33) Nashville SC Terrence Boyd, 1991(31) FC Kaiserslautern Note: (*) next to birth year represents Olympic eligible for 2024. Note: All birthdates are set for June 1, 2022.
USMNT Player Pool September 14, 2022 GOALKEEPERSIn the Race for WC 2022: Matt Turner, 1994(27), Arsenal FC Ethan Horvath, 1995(26) Nottingham Forest > Luton Town Zack Steffen, 1995(27), Manchester City FC > Middlesbrough FC [INJURED] Sean Johnson, 1989(33), New York City FC Alternates/Reserves: Gabriel Slonina, 2004(18) Chelsea FC > Chicago Fire Outsiders: Drake Callender, 1997(24) Inter Miami Roman Celentano, 2000(25) FC Cincinnati Josh Cohen, 1992(29) Maccabi Haifa JT Marcinkowski, 1997(25) San Jose Earthquakes Olympics: Chris Brady, 2004*(18) Chicago Fire John Pulskamp, 2001*(21) Sporting Kansas City ~ Rocco Rios Novos, 2002*(19) Atlanta United {Argentina, needs to file switch} Dreamers: Patrick Schulte, 2001*(21) Columbus Crew Antonio Carrera, 2004*(18) North Texas SC Alex Rando, 2001*(21) New York City FC Alex Borto, 2003*(18) Fulham Jeff Dewsnup, 2004*(18) Real Monarchs Gavin Beavers, 2005*(17) Real Monarchs Abraham Rodriguez, 2002*(19) Colorado Rapids Hunter Sulte, 2002*(20) Portland Timbers Damian Las, 2002*(20) Austin FC Chituru Odunze, 2002*(19) Leicester City Outlook: Diego Kochen, 2006*(16) FC Barcelona KyMani Dade, 2004*(18) LA Galaxy Carver Miller, 2004*(18) Arminia Bielefeld Beckham Sunderland, 2003*(18) FC Cincinnati Vicente Reyes, 2003*(18) Atlanta United Gavin Krenecki, 2003*(19) Sporting Kansas City Anthony Ramos, 2003*(19) LA Galaxy Aaron Cervantes, 2002*(20) Rangers FC Brooks Thompson, 2002*(20) Sporting Kansas City Luca Lewis, 2001*(21) New York Red Bulls Jonathan Mennell, 2003*(18) DC United Ethan Wady, 2002*(20) Chelsea > Woking FC Xavier Valdez, 2003*(18) Houston Dynamo Abyss: Bill Hamid, 1990(31) DC United [INJURED] Brad Stuver, 1991(31) Austin FC Alex Bono, 1994(28) Toronto FC Tyler Miller, 1993(29) Minnesota Unite Carlos dos Santos, 2000(21) Inter Miami Matt Freese, 1998(23) Philadelphia Union Jonathan Klinsmann, 1997(25) LA Galaxy Mason Stajduhar, 1997(24) Orlando City Stefan Cleveland, 1994(28) Seattle Sounders Farewell: Brad Guzan, 1984(37), Atlanta United [INJURED] William Yarbrough, 1989(33) Colorado Rapids Joe Willis, 1988(33) Nashville SC Tim Melia, 1986(36) Sporting Kansas City Jimmy Maurer, 1988(33) FC Dallas Bobby Shuttleworth, 1987(34) Atlanta United Earl Edwards, 1992(30) New England Revolution RIGHT BACKSIn the Race for WC 2022: Sergino Dest, 2000(21) FC Barcelona > AC Milan {RB, LB} DeAndre Yedlin, 1993(28) Inter Miami CF {RB} Reggie Cannon, 1998(23) Boavista FC {RB, CB} Joseph Scally, 2002*(19) Borussia Moenchengladbach {RB, LB} Alternates/Reserves: Shaq Moore, 1996(26) Nashville SC {RB} Outsiders: Aaron Herrera, 1997(24) Real Salt Lake {RB, LB} Kyle Duncan, 1997(24) KV Oostende > New York Red Bulls {RB, LB, CB} Brooks Lennon, 1997(24), Atlanta United {RB, WG} Olympics: Bryan Reynolds, 2001*(20) AS Roma > KVC Westerlo {RB, LB, WG} Nathan Harriel, 2001*(21) Philadelphia Union {RB} Dreamers: Michael Halliday, 2003*(19) Orlando City SC {RB} Mauricio Cuevas, 2003*(19) Club Brugge {RB, LB} Kayden Pierre, 2003*(19) Sporting Kansas City {RB} Outlook: Cody Baker, 2004*(18) Tacoma Defiance {RB} Collin Smith, 2003*(18) FC Dallas {RB} Cameron Duke, 2001*(21) Sporting Kansas City {RB} Devan Tanton, 2003*(18) Fulham FC {RB, CB} Ethan Dobbelaere, 2002*(19) Seattle Sounders {RB, WG} Julian Gaines, 2002*(19) Los Angeles FC {RB} Alex Freeman, 2004*(17) Orlando City SC {RB} Jace Clark, 2005*(16) DC United {RB} Justin Reynolds, 2004*(17) Chicago Fire {RB} Ian Mai, 2004*(17) San Diego Loyal {RB} Noah Hall, 2003*(19) Columbus Crew {RB} Sebastian Anderson, 2002*(19) Colorado Rapids {RB, WG} Quincy Butler, 2001*(20) Hoffenheim {RB} Jacob Akanyirige, 2001*(20) Rochester New York {RB} ~Erik Duenas, 2004*(17) Los Angeles FC {RB} {Prefers Mexico} Abyss: Nick Lima, 1994(27) Austin FC {LB} Henry Wingo, 1995(26) Ferencvaros {RB} Brandon Bye, 1995(26) New England Revolution {RB, LB} Tristan Blackmon, 1996(25) Vancouver Whitecaps FC {RB, CB} Tommy Thompson, 1995(26) San Jose Earthquakes {RB, M8} Jaylin Lindsey, 2000(22) Charlotte FC {RB, LB} Griffin Dorsey, 1999(23) Houston Dynamo {RB} Dylan Nealis, 1998(23) New York Red Bulls {RB} Matthew Olosunde, 1998(24), Preston North End {RB} Eddie Munjoma, 1998(23) FC Dallas {RB} Zak Swanson, 2000(21) Arsenal FC {RB} {England dual} Farewell: Tim Chandler, 1990(32) Eintracht Frankfurt {RB, WG, LB} Eric Miller, 1993(29) Nashville SC {RB, LB} Joe Gyau, 1992(29) Degerfors FC {RB, WG} Keegan Rosenberry, 1993(28) Colorado Rapids {RB} ~ Julian Gressel, 1993(28) Vancouver Whitecaps FC {RB, WG} [USMNT declared, eligibility 2022] CENTER BACKSIn the Race for WC 2022: Walker Zimmermann, 1993(29), Nashville SC {CB} Chris Richards, 2000(22) Crystal Palace {CB, RB, LB} Cameron Carter-Vickers, 1997(24) Celtic {CB} Aaron Long, 1992(29), New York Red Bulls {CB} Alternates/Reserves: James Sands, 2000(21) New York City FC > Rangers FC {CB, M6} Tim Ream, 1987(34), Fulham {CB, LB, M6} Erik Palmer-Brown, 1997(25), Troyes {CB, M6} Mark McKenzie, 1999(23) KRC Genk {CB} Matt Miazga, 1995(26), FC Cincinnati {CB} John Brooks, 1993(29), Benfica Lisbon {CB} ~ Out: Miles Robinson, 1997(25), Atlanta United {CB} [INJURED] Outsiders: Auston Trusty, 1998(23) Arsenal FC > Birmingham City FC {CB} Justen Glad, 1997(25), Real Salt Lake {CB} Henry Kessler, 1998(23) New England Revolution {CB} Donovan Pines, 1998(24) DC United {CB} Olympics: Tayvon Gray, 2002*(19) New York City FC {CB, RB} Matai Akinmboni, 2006*(15) DC United {CB} George Campbell, 2001*(20) Atlanta United {CB} Kobi Henry, 2004*(18) Reims SC {CB} Joshua Wynder, 2005*(17) Louisville City {CB} Justin Che, 2003*(18) FC Dallas > TSG Hoffenheim {CB, RB} Jonathan Tomkinson, 2002*(20) Norwich City {CB} Brandan Craig, 2004*(18) Philadelphia Union {CB, M6} Jalen Neal, 2003*(18) LA Galaxy {CB} Owen Otasowie, 2001*(21) Club Brugge {CB, M6} ~Bryan Okoh, 2003*(19) RB Salzburg {CB} {Prefers Switzerland} Dreamers: Marcus Ferkranus, 2003*(19) LA Galaxy {CB} Casey Walls, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes {CB} Noah Cobb, 2005*(16) Atlanta United {CB, M6} Nico Carrera, 2002*(20) Holstein Kiel {CB} Santiago Suarez, 2005*(17) Sacramento Republic FC {CB} Thomas Williams, 2004*(17) Orlando City SC {CB} Grayson Dettoni, 2005*(16) Bayern Munich {CB} Outlook: Kaveh Rad, 2001*(20) Sporting Kansas City {CB} Fernando Venegas, 2005*(17) Sacramento Republic FC {CB} Diego Rosales, 2005*, (16) Las Vegas Lights {CB} Efrain Morales, 2004*(18) Atlanta United {CB, M6} Samuel Jones, 2004*(18) Philadelphia Union {CB} Dante Huckaby, 2003*(19) Philadelphia Union {CB} Eric Kinzner, 2003*(19) Tacoma Defiance {CB} Ethan Hardin, 2003*(19) Fort Lauderdale CF {CB} Bobby Pierre, 2002*(19) Racing Strasbourg {CB} Ian Fray, 2002*(19) Inter Miami {CB} Nathan Sepulveda, 2002*(19) Las Vegas Lights {CB} Mason Judge, 2002*(20) 1860 Munich {CB} Hayden Sargis, 2002*(20) DC United {CB} ~Jaziel Orozco, 2004*(17) Real Monarchs {CB} {Prefers Mexico} ~Antonio Leone, 2004*(18) Los Angeles FC {CB} {Prefers Mexico} ~Anrie Chase, 2004*(18) Vfb Stuttgart {CB} {Prefers Japan} ~Quembol Guadelupe, 2003*(19) Orlando City {CB} {Peru, dual} Abyss: Lennard Maloney, 1999(22) FC Heidenheim {CB} Sean Nealis, 1997(25) New York Red Bulls {CB} Aboubacar Keita, 2000(22) Colorado Rapids {CB} Jonathan Bell, 1997(24) New England Revolution {CB} Nkosi Tafari, 1997(25) FC Dallas {CB} Brenden Hines-Ike, 1994(27) DC United {CB} Samual Rogers, 1999(23) Rosenberg {CB} ~ Kik Pierie, 2000(21) Ajax Amsterdam > FC Twente {CB, LB} {Prefers Netherlands} Farewell: Tim Parker, 1993(29) Houston Dynamo {CB} Dave Romney, 1993(28) Nashville SC {CB} Ventura Alvarado, 1992(29) FC Juarez {CB} LEFT BACKSIn the Race for WC2022: Antonee ‘Jedi’ Robinson, 1997(24) Fulham {LB} [INJURED] Sam Vines, 1999(23) Royal Antwerp {LB} Alternates/Reserves: John Tolkin, 2002*(19) New York Red Bulls {LB, M6} George Bello, 2002*(20), Arminia Bielefeld {LB} Outsiders: Andrew Gutman, 1996(25) Atlanta United {LB, M6, CB} DeJuan Jones, 1997(24) New England Revolution {LB, RB} Marco Farfan, 1998(23) FC Dallas {LB} Chase Gasper, 1996(26) LA Galaxy {LB} Olympics: Caleb Wiley, 2004*(17) Atlanta United {LB, WG} Noah Allen, 2004*(18) Inter Miami {LB} ~Jonathan Gomez, 2003*(18) Real Sociedad {LB} {Mexico-dual, undecided} Dreamers: Adam Armour, 2002*(19) Charlotte FC {LB} Jacob Greene, 2003*(19) DC United {LB, RB} Curtis Ofori, 2005*(16) New York Red Bulls {LB} Anthony Sorenson, 2003*(19) Philadelphia Union {LB} Zack Farnsworth, 2002*(19) Real Salt Lake {LB} Outlook: Isaiah LeFlore, 2002*(19) SC Braga {LB} Armando Avila, 2004*(18) Las Vegas Lights{LB} Coby Jones, 2003*(18) Sporting Kansas City {LB} Kobe Hernandez-Foster, 2002*(19) HamKam {LB} Alex Villanueva, 2002*(19) Orange County SC {LB, WG} Travian Sousa, 2001*(20) Seattle Sounders {LB} Andre Reynolds, 2001*(21) Chicago Fire {LB, WG} Christian McFarlane, 2005*(15) New York City FC {LB} Devin Padelford, 2003*(19) Minnesota United {LB} Jackson Travis, 2004*(18) Colorado Rapids {LB} ~ Leonardo Sepulveda, 2001*(20) Recreativo Granada {LB, CB} {Mexico dual} Abyss: Chris Gloster, 2000(21) New York City FC {LB} Matthew Real, 1999(22) Philadelphia Union {LB} Aedan Stanley, 1999(22) Miami FC {LB} John Nelson, 1998(23) FC Cincinnati {LB, RB} Sam Junqua, 1996(25) Houston Dynamo {LB} Farewell: Taylor Washington, 1993(28) Nashville SC {LB, RB} Daniel Lovitz, 1991(30) Nashville SC {LB} Ryan Hollingshead, 1991(31) Los Angeles FC {LB, RB} MIDFIELDERSIn the Race for WC 2022: Tyler Adams, 1999(23) Leeds United {M6} Kellyn Acosta, 1995(26) Los Angeles FC {M6, M8} Weston McKennie, 1998(23) Juventus {M8, 10} Yunus Musah, 2002*(19) Valencia {M8, 10, WG} Luca de la Torre, 1998(24) Celta Vigo {M8} Malik Tillman, 2002*(20) Bayern Munich > Rangers FC {WG, M8, FW} Alternates/Reserves: Cristian Roldan, 1995(26) Seattle Sounders {M8, WG, DM} [INJURED] Johnny Cardoso, 2001*(20) Internacional {M6, M8} Gianluca Busio, 2002*(20), Venezia FC {M8, M6} Djordje Mihailovic, 1998(23) AZ Alkmaar > CF Montreal {10, WG} Sebastian Lletget, 1992(29) FC Dallas {10} Eryk Williamson, 1997(25) Portland Timbers {M8, M6, 10} Richard Ledezma, 2000(21) PSV Eindhoven {M8, M6, 10, WG} Outsiders: Paxton Pomykal, 1999(22), FC Dallas {M8, 10, WG} Alex Mendez, 2000(21) FC Vizela {M8, WG, 10} Alan Sonora, 1998(24) Independiente {WG, 10} Christian Cappis, 1999(22) Brondby {M8, M6} Jackson Yuiell, 1997(25) San Jose Earthquakes {M6, M8, CB} Keaton Parks, 1997(24) New York City FC {M8, M6} [INJURED] Olympics: Paxten Aaronson, 2003*(18) Philadelphia Union {10, M8, WG, FW} Cole Bassett, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids > Fortuna Sittard {10, WG} Leon Flach, 2001*(20) Philadelphia Union {M6, M8, LB} Daniel Edelman, 2003*(19) New York Red Bulls {M6, M8} Jack McGlynn, 2003*(18) Philadelphia Union {M8, M6} Noel Buck, 2005*(17) New England Revolution {WG, 10} Tanner Tessman, 2001*(20) Venezia FC {M8, M6} Aiden Morris, 2001*(20) Columbus Crew {M8, M6} Niko Tsakiris, 2005*(16) San Jose Earthquakes {WG, 10} Taylor Booth, 2001*(21) FC Utrecht {M8, M6} Danny Leyva, 2003*(19) Seattle Sounders {M6, M8} Josh Atencio, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders {M6, CB, M8} Obed Vargas, 2005*(16) Seattle Sounders {M6, M8} {Mexico dual} [INJURED] Alejandro Alvarado, 2003*(18) FC Vizela {M8, 10, M6} Brian Gutierrez, 2003*(18) Chicago Fire {WG, 10, FW} Diego Luna, 2003*(18) Real Salt Lake {WG, 10} Dreamers: Reed Baker-Whiting, 2005*(17) Seattle Sounders {WG, 10, M8} Tyler Wolff, 2003*(19) Atlanta United > Beveren {WG, 10, M8, FW} Owen Wolff, 2004*(17) Austin FC {M8, 10} Theodore Ku-DiPietro, 2002*(20) DC United {WG, 10} Jose Gallegos, 2001*(20) Sonderjyske {WG, 10} Matko Miljevic, 2001*(21) CF Montreal {WG, 10} Esmir Bajraktarevic, 2005*(17) New England Revolution {M8, 10, WG} Patrick Leal, 2003*(19) Venezia FC {M8, 10, WG} Bryce Duke, 2001*(21) Inter Miami {M8} Cruz Medina, 2006*(15) San Jose Earthquakes {M8, 10} Moses Nyeman, 2003*(18) SK Beveren {M8, M6} Rokas Puktsas, 2004*(17) Hajduk Split {M8, M6} Justin Haak, 2001*(20) New York City FC {M6, M8} Sebastian Berhalter, 2001*(21) Vancouver Whitecaps {M8, M6} ~Bento Estrella, 2006*(16) New York Red Bulls {M6, M8} {Prefers Portugal} ~ Amir Richardson, 2002*(20) Le Havre {M8, 10} {Prefers Morocco} Outlook: Matthew Corcoran, 2006*(16) FC Dallas {M8} Brian Carmona, 2006*(16) Charlotte FC {M8} Jude Wellings, 2006*(16) Real Salt Lake {M8} Juan Castilla, 2004*(17) Houston Dynamo {10, WG} Damien Rivera, 2002*(19) New England Revolution {10, WG} Ozzie Cisneros, 2004*(18) Sporting Kansas City {M8, M6} Cameron Dunbar, 2002*(19) LA Galaxy {M8, WG} Evan Rotundo, 2004*(17) Genk {10, M8, WG} Leandro Soria, 2004*(17) Godoy Cruz {M8} Jacob Davis, 2002*(20) Sporting Kansas City {M8} Sam Williams, 2005*(17) New York Red Bulls {M8} Julio Benitez, 2005*(16) Real Monarchs {M8} Drew Hardin, 2004*(17) Inter Miami {M6, M8} Christopher Jaime, 2004*(18) Las Vegas Lights {M8} Allan Rodriguez, 2004*(18) Chicago Fire {M8} Kenan Hot, 2004*(18) Hartford Athletic {M8} Brenden Lambe, 2004*(18) Atlanta United {M8} Javier Casas, 2003*(19) Chicago Fire {M8} Adam Saldana, 2002*(20) LA Galaxy {M8} Cole Turner, 2001*(20) Philadelphia Union {M8} Oliver Larraz, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids {M8, 10} Maximo Carrizo, 2008*(14) New York City FC {10, M8, WG} Sergio Oregel, 2005*(17) Chicago Fire {M8, 10} Aziel Jackson, 2001*(20) Minnesota United {M8, 10} Jayvin Van Deventer, 2004*(18) Sporting Kansas City {M6, M8} Bryang Kayo, 2002*(19) Wolfsburg > FC Nurnburg {M6, M8} Francis Jacobs, 2005*(17) Orange County SC {M6, M8} Zach Booth, 2004*(18) Leicester City {M8, M6} Ian Hoffman, 2001*(20) Houston Dynamo {M8, M6} Brooklyn Raines, 2005*(17) Houston Dynamo {M8, 10} Julio Benitez, 2005*(16) Real Salt Lake {M8, 10, M6} Harrison Robledo, 2002*(20) FC Cincinnati {M8, M6, 10} Tarun Karumanchi, 2003*(19) unattached {M6} Abyss: Timothy Tillman, 1999(23) Greuther Firth {WG, 10, FW} Julian Green, 1995(26) Greuther Firth {WG, 10, FW} Mauricio Pineda 1997(24) Chicago Fire {M6, CB} Chris Durkin, 2000(22) DC United {M6, CB, RB} Jack Maher, 1999(22) Nashville SC {M6, CB} Brandon Servania, 1999(23) FC Dallas {M8, M6} Marky Delgado, 1995(27) LA Galaxy {M8, M6, LB, RB} Russell Canouse, 1995(26) DC United {M6, RB} Edwin Cerrillo, 2000(21) FC Dallas {M6, M8} Andres Perea, 2000(21) Orlando City {M6, M8} Dante Polvara, 2000(21) Aberdeen FC {M6, M8} Derrick Jones, 1997(25) Charlotte FC {M6, M8} Joel Sonora, 1996(25) CS Maritimo {10, M8, WG} Frankie Amaya, 2000(21) New York Red Bulls {M8, 10, M6} Jorge Hernandez, 2000(21) FC Chornomerets Odessa {M8, 10} Anthony Fontana, 1999(22) Ascoli Calcio {10, WG, FW} Jacob Montes, 1998(23) Crystal Palace {M8} Hassani Dotson, 1997(24) Minnesota United {M8, M6, LB, RB} Farewell: Wil Trapp, 1993(29) Minnesota United {M6} Matt Polster, 1993(28) New England Revolution {M6, RB} Alfredo Morales, 1990(32) New York City FC {M6, M8, RB} Sean Davis, 1993(29) Nashville SC {M8, M6} Nick Besler, 1993(29) Real Salt Lake {M8} ~ Darlington Nagbe, 1990(31) Columbus Crew {M8, M6} [Declines call-ups] WINGERSIn the Race for WC2022: Christian Pulisic, 1998(23) Chelsea FC {10, WG} Brenden Aaronson, 2000(21) Leeds United {10, WG} Giovanni Reyna, 2002*(19) Borussia Dortmund {10, WG, M8} Timothy Weah, 2000(22), Lille OSC {WG, FW} [INJURED] Jordan Morris, 1994(27), Seattle Sounders {WG, FW} Paul Arriola, 1995(27) FC Dallas {WG} Alternates/Reserves: Kevin Paredes, 2003*(19) VfL Wolfsburg {WG, LB} Konrad De La Fuente, 2001*(20), Olympique Marseilles > Olympiacos {WG} ~Alejandro Zendejas, 1998(24) Club America {WG, 10, M8} {Mexico dual} Outsiders: Niko Gioacchini, 2000(21) Orlando City SC {WG, FW} Chris Mueller, 1996(25) Chicago Fire {WG} Duane Holmes, 1994(27) Huddersfield Town {10, WG} Jonathan Lewis, 1997(24) Colorado Rapids {WG, FW} Samuel Shashoua, 1999(23) Tenerife {10, WG} Benji Michel, 1997(24) Orlando City SC {WG, FW} Lynden Gooch, 1995(26) Sunderland {WG, M8, 10} Olympics: Alex Mighten, 2002*(20) Nottingham Forest > Sheffield Wednesday {WG] {England dual} Cade Cowell, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes {WG, FW} Caden Clark, 2003*(19) RB Leipzig > New York Red Bulls {10, WG, M8} Jackson Hopkins, 2004*(18) DC United {WG, FW, M8} Quinn Sullivan, 2004*(18) Philadelphia Union {WG, 10, M8} Ben Bender, 2001*(21) Charlotte FC {WG, 10, M8} Jorge Ruvalcaba, 2001*(20) UNAM Pumas {WG} {Mexico dual} ~Luca Koleosho, 2004*(17) Espanyol {WG} {Canada dual-national} Dreamers: Cameron Harper, 2001*(20) New York Red Bulls {WG, FW} Kristian Fletcher, 2005*(17) DC United {10, WG, FW} Dantouma Toure, 2004*(17) Colorado Rapids {WG, FW} Dante Sealy, 2003*(19) FC Dallas > PSV Eindhoven {WG, FW} Griffin Yow, 2002*(19) Westerlo {WG, FW} Andres Jasson, 2002*(20) New York City FC {WG, FW} Indiana Vassilev, 2001*(21) Inter Miami {WG, FW} Ulysses Llanez, 2001*(21) St. Polten {WG, FW} ~Edison Azcona, 2003*(18) Inter Miami {WG, 10, FW} {Prefers Dominican Republic} Outlook: Leo Torres, 2004*(18) Real Monarchs {WG, 10} Felipe Valencia, 2005*(17) Fort Lauderdale CF {WG, 10} Mario Penagos, 2002*(20) FC Cincinnati {WG, 10} Gage Akalu, 2005*(15) Sporting Kansas City {WG} Juan Alvarez, 2004*(17) Tacoma Defiance {WG} Xavier O’Neil, 2004*(17) DC United {WG} Chris Garcia, 2003*(19) Real Salt Lake {WG} Raymond Drai, 2003*(18) Orange County SC {WG} Josh Pynadath, 2002*(20) AZ Alkmaar {WG, 10, FW} Bode Davis, 2002*(20) Real Salt Lake {WG} Isaiah Parker, 2002*(19) FC Dallas {WG} ~Nathan Ordaz, 2004*(18) Las Vegas Lights FC {WG} {Prefers El Salvador} Abyss: Orrin McKinzie Gaines, 1998(24), Charlotte FC {WG, M8} Sebastian Saucedo, 1997(25) UNAM Pumas {WG} Luke Haakenson, 1997(24) Nashville SC {WG, M8} Joe Efford, 1996(25) Motherwell FC {WG} Alex Muyl, 1995(26) Nashville SC {WG, 10, M8} Ian Harkes, 1995(27) Dundee United {WG, 10} Memo Rodriguez, 1995(26) Houston Dynamo {WG} Emmanuel Sabbi, 1997(24) OB Odensea {WG} Tyler Boyd, 1994(27) Besiktas {WG} ~ Latif Blessing, 1996(26) Los Angeles FC {WG, M8, 10} {Declared for USMNT, not yet eligible} Farewell: Fafa Picault, 1991(31) Houston Dynamo {WG} FORWARDSIn the Race for WC2022: Jesus Ferreira, 2000(21), FC Dallas {FW, WG, MF} Josh Sargent, 2000(22) Norwich City {FW, WG} Ricardo Pepi, 2003*(19) FC Augsburg > FC Groningen {FW} Alternates/Reserves: Jordan Pefok, 1996(26) Union Berlin {FW} [INJURED] Brandon Vazquez, 1998(23) FC Cincinnati {FW} {Mexico dual} Haji Wright, 1998(24), Antalyaspor {FW} Gyasi Zardes, 1991(30), Colorado Rapids {FW} ~Out: Daryl Dike, 2000(21) West Bromwich Albion {FW} [INJURED] ~ Folarin Balogun, 2001*(20) Arsenal > Reims FC {FW, WG} {England dual, needs to file switch} Outsiders: Jeremy Ebobisse, 1997(25) San Jose Earthquakes {FW} {Cameroon dual} Andrija Novakovich, 1996(25) Venezia {FW} Mason Toye, 1998(23) CF Montreal {FW} Maurice Malone, 2000(21) FC Augsburg > Wolfsberger {FW} {Germany dual} Brian White, 1996(26) Vancouver Whitecaps {FW} Olympics: Matthew Hoppe, 2001*(21) Middlesbrough FC {FW, WG} Serge Ngoma, 2005*,(16) New York Red Bulls {FW, WG} [INJURED] Darren Yapi, 2004*(17) Colorado Rapids {FW, WG} Vaughn Covil, 2003*(18) Hull City FC {FW, WG} [INJURED] ~Santiago Munoz, 2002*(19) Newcastle {FW}{Prefers Mexico} Dreamers: Malick Sanogo, 2004*(18) Union Berlin {FW} Federico Oliva, 2004*(17) UD Almeria {FW, WG, 10} Missael Rodriguez, 2003*(19) Chicago Fire {FW} Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders {FW} Gibran Rayo, 2001*(24) Rochester FC {FW} Jack de Vries, 2002*(20), Venezia FC {FW, WG, 10} ~ Arquimedes Ordonez, 2003*(18) FC Cincinnati {FW} {Guatemala dual} Outlook: Jackson Conway, 2001*(20) Atlanta United {FW} Charlie Kelman, 2001*(20) Queens Park Rangers > Gillingham FC {FW} Jordan Adebayo-Smith, 2001*(21) Tampa Bay Rowdies {FW} Jake LaCava, 2001*(21) New York Red Bulls {FW} Axel Kei, 2007*(13) Real Monarchs {FW, WG} Luke Brennan, 2005*(17) Atlanta United {FW, WG} Daniel Sebathu, 2005*(17) Atlanta United {FW} Mataeo Bunbury, 2005*(17) Sporting Kansas City {FW, WG} Rodrigo Neri, 2005*(17) Atletico Madrid {FW, WG} CJ Fodrey, 2004*(18) San Diego Loyal {FW} Yekeson Subah, 2004*(18) Real Monarchs {FW} Abraham Lincon, 2004*(18) San Antonio FC {FW} Austin Brummett, 2004*(18) New York Red Bulls {FW} Damion Downs, 2004*(17) FC Koln {FW} Patrick Weah, 2003*, (18) Sacramento Republic {FW, WG} Patrick Bohui, 2003*(18) Vejle BK {FW} Tyler Freeman, 2003*(19) Sporting Kansas City {FW, WG} Alex Monis, 2003*(19) Chicago Fire {FW, WG} Selmir Miscic, 2003*(19) North Carolina FC {FW, WG} Zion Long, 2003*(18) Sporting Kansas City {FW, WG} Ray Serrano, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders {FW, WG} Alfonso Vasquez, 2002*(19) Hartford Athletic {FW, WG} Johan Gomez, 2001*(20) FSV Zwickau {FW} Justin Butler, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt {FW} Jalen Hawkins, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt {FW} Patrick Koffi, 2001*(20) Paris FC > Creteil {FW} Massimo Muriana, 2004*(18) New York City FC {FW} Jamin Peters, 2003*(19) Portland Timbers {FW} Pablo Torre, 2004*(18) FC Dallas {FW} Nelson Pierre, 2005*(17) Philadelphia Union {FW} ~Christian Torres, 2004*(18) Los Angeles FC {FW} {Prefers Mexico} Abyss: Sebastian Soto, 2000(22) Klagenfurt {FW} Benjamin Kikanovic, 2000(22) San Jose Earthquakes {WG, FW} {Bosnia dual} Miguel Berry, 1997(24) DC United {FW, WG, 10} Preston Judd, 1999(23) LA Galaxy {FW} Corey Baird, 1996(26) Houston Dynamo {FW, WG} Farewell: Christian Ramirez, 1991(31) Aberdeen FC {FW} Bobby Wood, 1992(29) Real Salt Lake {FW} Jozy Altidore, 1989(32), CF Puebla {FW} Dom Dwyer, 1990, (31), Atlanta United {FW} Khiry Shelton, 1993(28) Sporting Kansas City {FW} Aron Johannsson, 1990(31) Lech Poznań {FW} CJ Sapong, 1988(33) Nashville SC {FW} Terrence Boyd, 1991(31) FC Kaiserslautern {FW} Note: (*) next to birth year represents Olympic eligible for 2024. Note: All birthdates are set for June 1, 2022.
An early look at the immediate USMNT pool for 2026.... Key: Starter - already established that they’re the trustworthy, go-to “starter” for their position. Locked In - already established and “locked in” to be an important figure for the 2026 cycle. Get Ready - Not established in the 2022 cycle (even if already capped), but should “Get Ready” to be a factor in the 2026 cycle. MLS / YA Contender - Not expected to be part of the main group yet, but should expect to be a “Contender” for one of the depth guys and the occasional camp. My preferred way to label a fringe guy or player on the bubble. Over the Hill - Established players in 2022 who are expected to be “Over the Hill” by 2026. For field players, I typically define that as age 32. For goalkeepers, I typically define that as age 36. Of course, that’s not an absolute for everyone. Prospects - Youth “Prospects” who are at least eligible for the Olympics who will probably have to wait until after that stage to fight for a spot for the senior team. Dual-Nationals - Considering “Dual-Nationals” who do not appear to be in the US camp, but who we might want to persuade to join our ranks. Honorable Mention - Players who deserve an “Honorable Mention” but who I don’t expect to receive a call up. GOALKEEPERS 1. Matt Turner (31) - Locked In 2. Zack Steffen (31) - Locked In 3. Ethan Horvath (30) - Locked In 4. Gabriel Slonina (22) - Get Ready 5. Drake Callender (28) - MLS Contender 6. Roman Celentano (29) - MLS Contender Over the Hill: Sean Johnson (37) Prospects: Chris Brady (22), John Pulskamp (25), Antonio Carrera (22), Emi Ochoa (21) Dual-National: N/A Honorable Mention: JT Marcinkowski (29), Josh Cohen(33) RIGHT BACKS 1. Sergino Dest (25) - Starter 2. Joe Scally (23) - Locked In 3. Reggie Cannon (27) - Locked In 4. Shaq Moore (30) - MLS Contender 5. Brooks Lennon (28) - MLS Contender 6. Kyle Duncan (28) - MLS Contender Over the Hill: DeAndre Yedlin (32) Prospects: Bryan Reynolds (24), Nathan Harriel (25), Mauricio Cuevas (23), Michael Halliday(23), Kayden Pierre(23) Dual-national: Aaron Herrera (28) ~ declared switch Honorable Mention: Brandon Bye (30) CENTER BACKS 1. Chris Richards (26) - Locked In 2. Miles Robinson (28) - Locked In 3. Cameron Carter-Vickers (28) - Get Ready 4. Mark McKenzie (27) - Get Ready 5. Erik Palmer-Brown (29) - Get Ready 6. James Sands (25) - Get Ready 7. Matt Miazga (30) - MLS Contender 8. Auston Trusty (27) - YA Contender 9. Justen Glad (29) - MLS Contender 10. Henry Kessler (27) - MLS Contender Over the Hill: Walker Zimmerman (33), Aaron Long (33), John Brooks (33), Tim Ream (38) Prospects: Justin Che (22), Jonathan Tomkinson (24), Kobi Henry (22), Tayvon Gray (23), Owen Otasowie (25), Jalen Neal (22), Marcus Ferkranus (23), Brandon Craig (22), Joshua Wynder (21), George Campbell (24), Matai Akinmboni (19) Dual-National: Bryan Okoh (23), Kik Piere(25) Honorable Mention: Donovan Pines(28), Mauricio Pineda(28) LEFT BACKS 1. Jedi Robinson (28) - Starter 2. Sam Vines (27) - Locked In 3. John Tolkin (23) - Get Ready 4. George Bello (24) - YA Contender 5. Jonathan Gomez (22) - YA Contender 6. DeJuan Jones (28) - MLS Contender Over the Hill: N/A Prospects: Caleb Wiley (21), Noah Allen (22) Dual-National: N/A Honorable Mention: Andrew Gutman (29), Chase Gasper (30), Marco Farfan (27) MIDFIELDERS 1. Tyler Adams (27) - Starter 2. Weston McKennie (27) - Starter 3. Yunus Musah (23) - Starter 4. Luca de la Torre (28) - Locked In 5. Kelyn Acosta (30) - Locked In 6. Johnny Cardoso (24) - Get Ready 7. Eryk Williamson (29) - MLS Contender 8. Richard Ledezma (25) - YA Contender 9. Leon Flach (24) - MLS Contender 10. Gianluca Busio (24) - YA Contender 11. Paxton Pomykal (26) - MLS Contender 12. Cristian Roldan (30) - MLS Contender 13. Daniel Edelman (23) - MLS Contender 14. Jack McGlynn (22) - MLS Contender 15. Aiden Morris (24) - MLS Contender 16. Taylor Booth (25) - YA Contender 17. Alex Mendez (25) - YA Contender 18. Christian Cappis (26) - YA Contender Over the Hill: N/A Prospects: Tanner Tessman (24), Danny Leyva (23), Josh Atencio (24), Obed Vargas (20), Alejandro Alvarado (22), Owen Wolff (21), Moses Nyeman (22), Rokas Pusktas (21), Justin Haak(24), Sebastian Berhalter(25) Dual-National: N/A Honorable Mention: Jackson Yuiell (29), Keaton Parks (28) ATT. MIDS/WINGERS 1. Christian Pulisic (27) - Starter 2. Brenden Aaronson (25) - Starter 3. Giovanni Reyna (23) - Locked In 4. Tim Weah (26) - Locked In 5. Malik Tillman (24) - Get Ready 6. Kevin Paredes (23) - YA Contender 7. Konrad de la Fuente (24) - YA Contender 8. Jordan Morris (31) - MLS Contender 9. Paul Arriola (31) - MLS Contender 10. Djordje Mihailovic (27) - MLS Contender 11. Alan Sonora (28) - YA Contender 12. Cade Cowell (22) - MLS Contender 13. Paxten Aaronson (22) - MLS Contender 14. Cole Bassett (24) - YA Contender 15. Caden Clark (23) - MLS Contender 16. Ben Bender (25) - MLS Contender Over the Hill: Sebastian Lletget (33) Prospects: Noel Buck (21), Esmir Bajraktarevic (21), Niko Tsakiris(20), Brian Gutierrez (22), Diego Luna (22), Reed Baker-Whiting (21), Cruz Medina (19), Bryce Duke (25), Patrick Leal (23), Matko Miljevic(25), Jose Gallegos(24), Theodore Ku-Pietro(24), Tyler Wolff(23), Jorge Ruvalcaba (24), Quinn Sullivan (22), Jackson Hopkins (22), Cameron Harper (24), Kristian Fletcher (21), Dantouma Toure (21) Dual-National: Alejandro Zendejas (28), Alex Mighten (24), Luca Koleosho (21) Honorable Mention: Niko Gioacchini (25), Chris Mueller (29), Duane Holmes (31), Samuel Shashoua (27), Lynden Gooch (30) FORWARDS 1. Jordan Pefok (30) - Locked In 2. Jesus Ferreira (25) - Locked In 3. Josh Sargent (26) - Locked In 4. Ricardo Pepi (23) - Locked In 5. Brandon Vazquez (27) - Get Ready 6. Haji Wright (28) - YA Contender 7. Daryl Dike (25) - YA Contender 8. Jeremy Ebobisse (29) - MLS Contender 9. Matthew Hoppe (25) - YA Contender Over the Hill: Gyasi Zardes (34) Prospects: Serge Ngoma (20), Darren Yapi (21), Vaughn Covil (22), Malick Sanogo (22), Rodrigo Neri (21), Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez (24), Federico Oliva (21) Dual-Nationals: Folarin Balogun (24), Santiago Munoz (23), Arquimedes Ordonez (22) Honorable Mention: Mason Toye (28), Andrija Novakovich (29), Maurice Malone (25), Brian White (30)
For reference, I count 7 established starters for next cycle and 25 locked in / get ready players for this upcoming cycle. In comparison, if my memory is true to me, I believe I would have probably said, at the end of the 2018 cycle, we had one established starter (Pulisic), and maybe 6 locked in / get ready players (Jedi, Arriola, Morris, McKennie, Brooks, Yedlin). It’ll definitely be a different cycle.
are u trying to make us sad about 26 already there better be way more turnover from the team then that. if its just 3 and half years of this team with a few fringe players added in there isn't much to hope for.
There will be a big chunk of turnover for 2026, I'd expect. It won't be the level of debuts we've seen, but we're going to see some of our guys decline, others improve, and the overall talent level keeps rising. Unfortunately, not all the turnover will be good.
I see Zman phasing out. Same for Arriola, Acosta, Morris, Yedlin, Johnson. Cannon for being young. I think he will also lose his place in the pecking order.
I think it is more. I am willing to bet at least one core player today be one in 2026. And I expect some surprises at different ages. Maybe by then a long forgotten Bryan Reynolds is a player. Or the next Zimmerman emerges.
those guys you list are basically fringe guys for the most part johnson has the third spot locked up because greg can't take three euro keepers thats not really a spot I see as turnover. Arriola is the last winger probably, morris and cannon aren't likely to make the wc at this point.
Most of the players I mentioned are subbies. I think their replacement will be either from the U19/U20 or new finds from abroad.
if greg still wants to push his formation and style of play in the next cycle he can't do it built on this group thats been proven. you can't have adams/mckennie out there trying to play a possession/play from the back style. my point is just that changing the third option at positions(especially gk) isn't going to change this teams performance.
Regarding the player pool, how much faith do you put in our players in where you think their readiness to be a competitor at the World Cup? 0-20% = Little to No faith 20-40% = More likely to be a liability than an asset 40-60% = could go either way 60-80% = More likely to be an asset than liability 80-100% = A lot to absolute faith Goalkeepers: Matt Turner: 70% If he could play out of the back and he was playing regularly, he would be over 80. Sean Johnson: 50% I get that he’s less likely to make the roster than Steffen and Horvath, but I also believe he’s less error prone than both. Zack Steffen: 45%. I know he’ll be there but personally I don’t trust him not to screw things up. Ethan Horvath: 40%. I trust him still less than Steffen. Gabriel Slonina: 35%. He’s the future, but he’s one for the next cycle. Josh Cohen: 20%. He deserves a call up after the World Cup. Fullbacks: Jedi Robinson: 90% He’s irreplaceable. Just don’t get caught trying to do too much. Sergino Dest: 80%. He loses 10 points for becoming a bench/rotational player for his club and that we all identify he still has to work on defense. DeAndre Yedlin: 65% Yedlin’s experience gives him the boost. He won’t be a game changer but I expect him to lock down his side. Joe Scally: 60%. He would be higher if he had more international experience. Sam Vines: 50%. I trust him to not be a major liability but I don’t know how much I trust him to help either. Reggie Cannon: 50% Cannon’s injury knocked off 10 points. John Tolkin: 25%. Now isn’t the time to throw him into the fire. Shaq Moore: 20%. I’d be worried that we would find out that CONCACAF is his ceiling. George Bello: 10%. He’s got to sort out his club situation. Center Backs: Walker Zimmerman: 80% The only center back that we should trust but this is still a big step up for him. Chris Richards: 50% Just returning from injury hurts him. He would probably be at 65% otherwise. (Miles was at 80%) Tim Ream: 50% If he wasn’t so slow he’d be higher. Cameron Carter-Vickers: 35% He needed to not get hurt at that last window and he still hasn’t proven reliable at the international stage. John Brooks: 30% I still trust him more than the others. But Berhalter clearly doesn’t. Matt Miazga: 30% He gets a bump for recent MLS form but he’s still an outsider. Mark McKenzie: 30% He’s still a turnover machine which makes me not trust him. Aaron Long: 25% Terrible September window and poor MLS run has me having barely any faith in him. Auston Trusty: 20% He’s ready yet. James Sands: 20% Being moved to Rangers bench hurts him. Erik Palmer-Brown: 20% Being moved to Troyes bench hurts him. Midfielders: Tyler Adams - 99%. The man who should he captain. He’s consistently the most reliable player that we have in our player pool. Yunus Musah - 90%. He’s still so young so I won’t rate him higher. But he should be able to hold his own. Weston McKennie - 80% What McKennie will show up? Because of his history of inconsistency, and noting that he was terrible in the September window, I can’t rate him higher. Kelyn Acosta - 55%. I believe if used as an emergency 6, he will hold his own. I think at the 8, he’ll get lost at the big stage. Luca de la Torre - 50%. I’m worried because he isn’t playing for Celta and because he was bossed out of the Japan game. He lost 10-15% just for that game. Malik Tillman - 30%. Who knows with Tillman. You see the talent but you also see the inconsistency. Cristian Roldan - 30%. We know what we’ll get with Roldan, and we know it won’t be absolutely terrible but it won’t be good either. Djordje Mihailovic - 25%. The fact that he’s not been part of the team keeps his rating lower than Roldan and Tillman. Eryk Williamson - 15%. He hasn’t returned fully to the Gold Cup form which showed a lot of promise. Richie Ledezma - 15%. The fact that he’s hardly playing for PSV and hasn’t been back with the team keeps him this low. Johnny Cardoso - 15%. He’s one for the future but he didn’t show anything in September which almost kills his chance. Gianluca Busio - 10%. I don’t know what’s going on at Venezia, but he needs to try to leave this winter. Even if it is to return to MLS. Wingers: Brenden Aaronson - 90%. You know you’re going to get effort from Aaronson. That has him at the highest rated winger. Christian Pulisic - 80%. What Pulisic will show up? We all know he’s the most talented. But we also know that he disappears. I don’t trust him to be a leader. But again, he’s got the skill. Tim Weah - 80%. If he can stay healthy, we know what we’re going to get from him. Effort. Gio Reyna - 60% Can he finish a game? He’s got the talent. But can he bring it? Paul Arriola - 40% I don’t expect him to be a game changer. But I could see him being an asset in killing a game off. Jordan Morris - 35% My faith in him is dropping by the minute. Kevin Paredes - 20% Now isn’t the time to throw him into the fire. Forwards: Jesus Ferreira - 40%. He hasn’t shown a lot, but he’s shown more than the rest. That gives him the generous 5 point boost. Ricardo Pepi - 35%. I like his work rate. I like his potential. I like that he’s in form. But let’s not ignore that he goes missing when we need him. Jordan Pefok - 35%. Maybe higher? Maybe lower? I don’t know Berhalter won’t play him. Brandon Vazquez - 35%. He has the advantage of being the shiny, new object which helps at this position. And he’s still in form. But you’re going to just play him for the first time at a World Cup? Josh Sargent - 35%. I considered rating him lower because he has consistently been missing in a USMNT uniform. But his current form and Berhalter’s faith in him keeps tied with the rest. Haji Wright - 25%. If he keeps scoring, he’ll stay on the radar. But he hasn’t done anything to lock down the CF position for us either.