USMNT’s Brenden Aaronson on getting married during World Cup prep — and the insane travel to pull it off
Brenden Aaronson faced a challenging situation as he prepared for his wedding while also gearing up for the World Cup. His wedding to Milana D'Ambra was originally scheduled for May 30, but the USMNT's schedule changed, requiring him to report for training just days before. With support from his coach and understanding from his wife, Aaronson managed to balance both significant life events.
- ▪Brenden Aaronson's wedding was scheduled for May 30, but the USMNT's training camp began on May 26.
- ▪Aaronson spoke to his coach, Mauricio Pochettino, who allowed him to take a day off for the wedding.
- ▪After the wedding, Aaronson had to travel back to Atlanta for training just hours later.
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Soccer USMNT’s Brenden Aaronson on getting married during World Cup prep — and the insane travel to pull it off By Ethan Sears Published June 2, 2026, 11:28 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Brenden Aaronson walked into Mauricio Pochettino’s office in March ready to move the most important day of his life. His wedding to Milana D’Ambra, Aaronson’s high school sweetheart, had been on the books for May 30 for about 2 ½ years, the USMNT midfielder said Tuesday. The original schedule he’d gotten for the lead-up to the World Cup, he thinks before Pochettino was even hired in September 2024, had June 1 as the date for the team to report to camp. So, no problem.
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