Seleção Masculina of Estados Unidos has announced the final 26-player roster for FIFA World Cup 2026, with six athletes coming from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. U.S. Soccer and coach Mauricio Pochettino announced the squad at an event held at Manhattan this Tuesday. The team is now preparing at the Geórgia training center.
Antes from the Copa group stage of Mundo, the team will play two friendly matches. É considerado improvável que a seleção jogue no Lincoln Financial Field durante o torneio global, a menos que seja posicionada na partida de playoff das oitavas de final marcada para 4 de julho.
Seis regional talents secure spot in the cast
The representation of the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware is notable in the final team composition. The six players demonstrate a strong regional base in American football. Suas’s trajectories include spells at important clubs both on the national scene and in prominent European leagues.
Conheça the six U.S. Soccer players from the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware who will compete in the tournament:
- Brenden Aaronson:Meio-offensive infielder, former Philadelphia Union. Nascido into Medford, New Jersey, and graduated from Shawnee High School. Atualmente, plays for Leeds United on Premier League.
- Auston Trusty:Zagueiro, member of Celtic, Scottish Premiership club. Formado by Penncrest High School, is a natural of Media, Pennsylvania. Anteriormente, atuou pelo Bethlehem Steel e Philadelphia Union.
- Christian Pulisic:Meio-attacking midfielder, considered one of the best American players. Mr. Serie A of Itália.
- Mark McKenzie:Zagueiro, formerly Philadelphia Union. Cresceu into Bear, Delaware. Realizou 48 appearances for Union between 2018 and 2020. Atualmente, plays for Toulouse in Ligue 1 of França.
- Matt Freese:Goleiro, current goalkeeper for New York City FC in MLS. Nascido into Wayne, Pennsylvania, graduated from The Episcopal Academy into Newtown Square. Foi elected the Jogador of Futebol Masculino of Ano All-Delco in 2017 and played college football at Harvard University. Freese also went through the Philadelphia Union organization on his rise.
- Matt Turner:Goleiro, ex-MLS Goalkeeper of the Year. Natural de Park Ridge, Bergen County. Atualmente plays for New England Revolution in MLS and was part of Arsenal’s Premier League squad for a year.
Trajetórias of athletes: from grassroots to global stage
The players called up reflect a journey that begins at local bases, like Philadelphia Union, and extends to important international leagues. Experience in high-level championships is a determining factor for the inclusion of these athletes. Their Muitos developed their skills at US academies and clubs before transitioning to European football or consolidating at Major League Soccer.
Christian Pulisic, for example, stands out for his career in clubs like Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea, reaching AC Milan. Esta progression illustrates the path that U.S. Soccer pursues for its talent, providing them with exposure and development in competitive environments. The presence of players who played for Philadelphia Union, such as Aaronson, Trusty, McKenzie and Freese, reinforces the importance of local leagues and academies in training athletes for the national team.
Preparação from the team remains at Geórgia
The team now focuses on intensive training at its center at Geórgia. The preparatory friendlies will be crucial to fine-tune tactics and formation before the start of the group stage. The objective is to consolidate synergy between players, both the most experienced and newcomers, aiming for a competitive performance in FIFA World Cup 2026.
The possibility of playing in Lincoln Financial Field, in Pensilvânia, is an extra motivation, although limited to a possible qualification for the round of 16 on the 4th of July. Esta’s outlook adds an element of excitement for fans of the three states represented in the draft. The squad demonstrates a balance between young promises and consolidated athletes, seeking to perform well in the world championship.