Chicago (March 13, 2024) – U.S. Men’s National Team Head Coach Gregg Berhalter selects 23 players. USMNT Roster They will be competing for their third Concacaf Nations League title. The United States will face Jamaica in the first semifinal on March 21 at 7:00 pm ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The game will be broadcast live on Paramount+ and Univision, where fans can also follow the game. Facebooktwitter @USMNTInstagram @USMNT Official US Soccer app.
The other game pits Mexico against Panama, with the winners of the semifinals scheduled to face each other for the championship on March 24 in Arlington.
U.S. players will begin reporting to the Dallas metropolitan area on March 18th, focusing on their chance to lift another trophy.
The roster represents an important continuity with the total. 21 of the 23 players were on one of the teams that won the Nations League in 2021 and 2023. Seven players took part in both championships: Sergiño Dest, Weston McKennie, Yunus Moussa, Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, Anthony Robinson and Tim. Hmm.
“The goal in front of us is clear. We want to fight for our third Nations League title and continue to challenge for a win in the finals,” said USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter. Ta. “It’s a group of players with a lot of experience in this type of competition and we’re looking forward to the opportunity.”
Detailed roster by position (club/country, caps/goals)
Goalkeeper (3): 22- Drake Callender (Inter Miami, 0/0), 18- Ethan Horvath (Cardiff City/WAL, 9/0), Matt Turner (Nottingham Forest/England, 37/0)
Defender (8): 2-Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 32/2), 23-Christopher Lund (Palermo/ITA; 3/0), 16-Mark McKenzie (Genk/Belgium; 13/0) , 13-Tim Ream (Fulham/ENG; 55/1), 3-Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/ENG; 14/1), 5-Anthony Robinson (Fulham/ENG; 39/4), 12- Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati; 28/3), 19 – Joe Scully (Borussia Mönchengladbach/GER; 8/0)
Midfielder (6): 4-Tyler Adams (Bournemouth/England; 36/1), 15-Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis/ESP; 9/0), 14-Luca de la Torre (Celta Vigo/ESP; 20/ 0), 8-Weston McKennie (Juventus/Italy; 49/11), 6-Yunus Musah (AC Milan/Italy; 33/0), 7-Gio Reyna (Nottingham Forest/England; 24/7)
Forward (6): 20- Folarin Balogun (Monaco/France; 8/3), 17- Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 8/0), 9- Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 22/10) , 10- Christian Pulisic (AC) Milan/ITA; 64/28), 11- Josh Sargent (Norwich City/England; 23/5), 21- Tim Weah (Juventus/ITA; 35/5)
keep an eye on the prize
The USMNT is currently the only team to win the CNL Championship, winning the title in the first two editions of the competition. In the 2021 final against Mexico, substitute goalkeeper Ethan Horvath saved Andres Guardado from a penalty in extra time, following dramatic goals from Gio Reyna, Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic. He ensured America's 3-2 victory in the first championship game.
In 2023, in the CNL semi-finals, the United States defeated Mexico 3-0 thanks to two goals from Christian Pulisic and a goal from substitute Ricardo Pepi, after which Chris Richards and Folarin Balogun each earned their respective internationals with an assist from Gio Reyna. He scored his first goal and gave the United States the victory. They defeated Canada 2-0 in the final. Goalkeeper Matt Turner kept a clean sheet for the second straight game.
buddy system
The roster includes team-mates from five clubs, all from European teams: AC Milan (Musah, Pulisic), Fulham (Riem, A. Robinson), Juventus (McKennie, Weah), Nottingham Forest (Reina, Turner), PSV Eindhoven (Dest, Pepi, Tillman).
Yunus Moussa and Christian Pulisic helped Milan to second place in the league and a place in the Europa League's round of 16. He is level with Weston McKennie and Tim Weah in Serie A, with Juventus sitting just one point behind them in the table.
Tim Ream and Anthony Robinson are in their fourth season as teammates at Craven Cottage. Matt Turner moved from Arsenal to Nottingham Forest and was joined by Gio Reyna, who arrived on loan from Borussia Dortmund in January.
The PSV trio joined former US Soccer sporting director Ernie Stewart in Eindhoven this summer and are currently leading the Dutch Eredivisie, remaining undefeated in the league.
Bianvenido!
Two injury-plagued players will return to the U.S. national team for the first time since the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Tyler Adams, who wore the captain's armband for Qatar, has now returned to action after suffering from a long-term hamstring problem. Meanwhile, Josh Sargent enters the USMNT camp in great form for Norwich City, scoring 12 goals in 17 appearances this season, 10 of which have come since the start of the year.
VS. Jamaica
The United States and Jamaica have met 32 times in their history dating back to 1988. The U.S. holds a lifetime advantage over her at 19-3-10, but he has had seven of her last 10 games decided by one point or less. The two teams are used to facing each other in official competitions, with him facing off 22 times in various tournaments, including four times in the past three years.
At AT&T Stadium
AT&T Stadium was a three-time draw for the USMNT, as the venue hosted three different Gold Cup games, resulting in a U.S. victory and subsequent tournament title.
On July 24, 2013, in the semifinals against Honduras, Landon Donovan led the United States to a 3–1 victory with two goals and an assist.
Four years later, in the 2017 Concacaf Gold Cup semifinals, the USA defeated Costa Rica 2-0 behind two goals in the second 10 minutes from Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey. Dempsey's 82nd-minute goal was the 57th of his international career, tying him with Landon Donovan for the most by a USMNT player.
2021 saw 83-year-old Matthew Hoppe in the spotlight.rd decisive header reggae boys They achieved a 1-0 shutout victory in the Gold Cup quarterfinals on July 25, 2021.
About the Concaf Nations League
Created to maximize the quality, quantity and frequency of competitive matches across all of Concacaf's 41 member associations, the 2023-24 Concacaf Nations League, which began last September, will qualify teams for the summer continental competition. The format has been revamped to include more head-to-head elimination matches that will give you more. competition.
The 2023-24 CNL will continue to be held in a three-league format (A, B, and C), with the region's 41 senior men's national teams being allocated to each league depending on the results of the 2022-23 CNL.
The United States joined League A, which expanded the number of participating teams from 12 to 16 teams, and created a new quarterfinal round to create a more direct elimination round.
roster notes
- As of the first day of training on March 18th, the average age of the players will be 24 years and 310 days old.
- The team's average number of caps is 26, with 12 in all competitions.
- The 23 players represent clubs from nine countries: England (7), Italy (5), Netherlands (3), Spain (2), USA (2), Belgium (1) and France (1). , Germany (1), Wales (1).
- Christian Pulisic (64) is the most capped player, followed by Tim Ream (55), Weston McKennie (49), Anthony Robinson (39), Matt Turner (37), Tyler Adams (36) and Tim Ream (36). Ware (35) follows. .
- Midfielder Tyler Adams and forward Josh Sargent will participate in USMNT camp for the first time since the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- In total, 21 of the 23 players were part of the Nations League winners, with seven players being part of the 2021 and 2023 champions: Sergiño Dest, Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Younus Mousah, Gio Reyna and Anthony. Participated in Ship. Robinson, Tim Ware.
- Other 2021 CNL winners: Tyler Adams, Ethan Horvath, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Josh Sargent.
- Other 2023 CNL winners: Folarin Balogun, Drake Callender, Johnny Cardoso, Luca de la Torre, Ricardo Pepi, Chris Richards, Miles Robinson, Joe Scully, Matt Turner.
- Weston McKenney from Little Elm, Texas turns 50th He is expected to reach the cap in his next appearance and in his first official game in the Dallas area.
- McKennie, who leads all USMNT players with 12 CNL caps and six goals, is one of three players on FC Dallas, joining Ricardo Pepi and Chris Richards.
- Players on the roster have contributed to eight of the team's nine goals in past CNL finals: Christian Pulisic (3 goals), Folarin Balogun, Weston McKennie, Ricardo Pepi, Gio. -Reina and Chris Richards (1 goal each).
- In the 2021 final against Mexico, substitute goalkeeper Ethan Horvath saved Andres Guardado from a penalty in extra time, following dramatic goals from Gio Reyna, Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic. , ensuring America's 3-2 victory in the first championship game.
- In 2023, in the CNL semi-finals, the United States defeated Mexico 3-0 thanks to two goals from Christian Pulisic and a goal from substitute Ricardo Pepi, after which Chris Richards and Folarin Balogun each earned their respective internationals with an assist from Gio Reyna. He scored his first goal and gave the United States the victory. They defeated Canada 2-0 in the final. Goalkeeper Matt Turner kept a clean sheet for the second straight game.
- Five players have scored against Jamaica so far: Ricardo Pepi (2 goals on October 7, 2021), Christian Pulisic (2 goals on July 3, 2019), Sergiño Dest (25 March 2021) ), Weston McKennie (July 3, 2019), Tim Ware (November 16, 2021).
- Forward Ricardo Pepi has scored seven goals in the USMNT's past 10 games, all of them coming off the bench.
- Fifteen players have played against Jamaica, with defender Anthony Robinson leading the way with his fourth career cap against Jamaica. reggae boys.
- Goaltender Matt Turner and defender Myles Robinson are the only two players on the roster to have previously played for the USMNT at AT&T Stadium, with the pair scheduled for July 25, 2021. He contributed to the team's 1-0 shutout victory against Jamaica in the Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinals held on Sunday. .
- Defender Sergiño Dest received a red card in America's last CNL tournament in Trinidad and Tobago on November 20, 2023 and was suspended for the semi-final against Jamaica.
- Three-time capped defender Christopher Land will be the second player to aim for his first competitive appearance, along with uncapped goalkeeper Drake Callender.
- Josh Sargent has returned to the USMNT in fine form for Norwich City, scoring 12 goals in 17 appearances this season, 10 of which have come since the new year.
- 14 players are from the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, nine of which are from MLS academies: Tyler Adams (New York Red Bulls), Drake Callender (San Jose Earthquakes), and Luka. De La Torre (San Diego Surf, Nomads SC), Ethan Horvath (Real Colorado), Weston McKennie (FC Dallas), Mark McKenzie (Philadelphia Union), Ricardo Pepi (FC Dallas), Christian Pulisic (PA Classics), Gio Reyna (New York City FC), Chris Richards (FC Dallas, Texas), SC Houston), Miles Robinson (FC Boston Bolts), Josh Sargent (St. Louis Scott Gallagher), Joe Scully (New York City FC), Tim Ware (New York Red Bulls, BW Gotesh).
