Pochettino Unveils 25-Player Roster for Upcoming Friendlies Against Paraguay and Uruguay

The USMNT roster Paraguay Uruguay has been announced, with Mauricio Pochettino naming 25 players for the upcoming friendlies. The United States will face Paraguay on November 15 in Chester, Pennsylvania, before playing Uruguay in Tampa on November 18.

USMNT Roster Paraguay Uruguay: Key Selections and Absences

The squad features the return of Borussia Mönchengladbach duo Giovanni Reyna and Joe Scally, as well as Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven. These recalls come at an important time, as several key players will miss the window.

Christian Pulisic (hamstring), Tim Weah (thigh), and Antonee Robinson are unavailable due to injuries. The absence of Weston McKennie remains unexplained, despite his recent full match performance for Juventus in the Champions League. Alejandro Zendejas is also unavailable.

Pochettino emphasized that this window is a chance for players to make their case for the 2026 World Cup roster, stating that the group must show quality on the pitch and professionalism off it. He highlighted the importance of facing strong South American opponents as part of building a competitive mentality.

Returning Players and Potential Impact

Reyna and Scally are back with the national team for the first time since the 2025 Concacaf Nations League Finals. Reyna recently completed his transfer to Gladbach from Borussia Dortmund, helping the team secure a 4-0 win over St. Pauli. His return could mean increased playing time due to the absences in midfield and attack.

Ricardo Pepi also returns with momentum, having scored a stoppage-time equalizer for PSV in the Champions League. He will compete for minutes with Folarin Balogun and Haji Wright, who are also included in the attack.

Auston Trusty returns to the defense for the first time since November 2024. Meanwhile, Kevin O’Toole (New York City FC) receives his first call-up, qualifying through his grandfather.

Full USMNT Roster List

Goalkeepers (4): Celentano, Freese, Klinsmann, Schulte
Defenders (9): Arfsten, Dest, Freeman, McKenzie, Ream, M. Robinson, Scally, Tolkin, Trusty
Midfielders (7): Adams, Berhalter, Morris, Reyna, Roldan, Tessmann, Zawadzki
Forwards (5): Aaronson, Balogun, Luna, Pepi, Wright

Players will report to training camp in Philadelphia on November 9.

The USMNT roster Paraguay Uruguay window represents an important evaluation moment as preparations intensify for the 2026 World Cup.