USMNT World Cup Roster Revealed: Zendejas Selected, Tessmann Left Out
Alejandro Zendejas has secured a spot on the United States' 26-man roster for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, while Tanner Tessmann has been omitted. This announcement comes from head coach Mauricio Pochettino, with details confirmed by multiple sources, including the Guardian. The roster also includes notable selections such as Gio Reyna from Borussia Mönchengladbach, while Diego Luna from Real Salt Lake misses out. US Soccer has not commented on the roster, which will be officially revealed in a televised event in New York City on Tuesday. Gio Reyna, despite limited playtime this season, has received Pochettino's backing. His inclusion follows a tumultuous past with the national team during the last World Cup, where he faced significant scrutiny. Sebastian Berhalter, son of former USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter, joins the squad after an impressive season with the Vancouver Whitecaps, where he emerged as a key player. In contrast, Tanner Tessmann, who recently suffered a muscle strain, is not part of the roster, raising questions about his fitness. Other notable omissions include Aidan Morris and Diego Luna, both of whom were anticipated to be included based on their recent performances. The squad consists of: Goalkeepers: Chris Brady, Matt Freese, Matt Turner Defenders: 10 players including Sergiño Dest and Chris Richards Midfielders: 4 players including Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie Attacking midfielders/wingers: 6 players including Christian Pulisic and Brenden Aaronson The team will finalize preparations with matches against Senegal on 31 May and Germany on 6 June, ahead of the FIFA roster submission deadline on 1 June.
Source: The Guardian Sport - 2026-05-23