USMNT midfield makeup takes center stage as World Cup training camp opens
The USMNT has opened its World Cup training camp with a focus on the midfield selections. Coach Mauricio Pochettino revealed the 26-man roster during a televised event in New York, sparking discussions about notable omissions. The team is preparing for its upcoming matches while facing fan reactions regarding player choices.
- ▪The USMNT's World Cup training camp has begun in Atlanta.
- ▪Mauricio Pochettino revealed the squad during a televised event in Manhattan.
- ▪Fan reactions have highlighted the exclusion of players like Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Tyler Adams’ importance to the US will be even greater than usual given other midfield selections. Photograph: Adam Hunger/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTyler Adams’ importance to the US will be even greater than usual given other midfield selections. Photograph: Adam Hunger/Getty ImagesUSAAnalysisUSMNT midfield makeup takes center stage as World Cup training camp opensJeff RueterAfter a glitzy roster reveal event in New York, the US begins its World Cup journey today in the suburbs of Atlanta The USMNT 2026 World Cup squad – in pictures Wed 27 May 2026 09.00 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 09.01 EDTShareOn Tuesday, Mauricio Pochettino was joined by his 26 players and hundreds of fans for a grand reveal in Manhattan.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Guardian — US.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from The Guardian — US
