Pochettino Sets USMNT World Cup Roster
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- Mauricio Pochettino must announce the final USMNT World Cup squad by Tuesday, juggling injury concerns and player form.
- Matt Freese will be in the squad, but his MLS goals‑prevented rate of 1.41 lags behind rivals.
- Matt Turner boasts the fourth‑best MLS goals‑prevented mark (5.47) and a 74.3% save percentage, positioning him as a strong candidate for the starting goalkeeper role.
- Chris Brady has earned the third goalkeeper spot after solid early‑season MLS performances and staff impressions.
- Chris Richards suffered torn ankle ligaments, leaving his availability for the tournament uncertain.
Why it matters: Pochettino’s Tuesday deadline forces a decisive cut of injured or out‑of‑form players, directly shaping the USMNT’s defensive stability and fan expectations for the home‑soil 2026 World Cup.
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