The U.S. men's national team is set to welcome a wave of new talent for their first post-World Cup friendlies this fall. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has introduced 13 uncapped players to the squad for a four-game stretch he describes as a "new start" for the team.

The 28-player roster features notable inclusions such as Cavan Sullivan, a 16-year-old forward enjoying a breakout season in MLS, who has a deal to join Manchester City upon turning 18. Other key talents from the Philadelphia Union, including Neil Pierre and Frankie Westfield, and Red Bull New York duo Adri Mehmeti and Julian Hall, also make the list. Impressively, the majority of the uncapped players are 21 or under, with an average age of 19 years and six months.

Pochettino has balanced the roster by retaining 13 members from this summer's World Cup squad, including Tyler Adams and Ricardo Pepi. However, star players like Christian Pulisic, who struggled with injuries, Folarin Balogun, and Weston McKennie will miss out as the coaching staff emphasizes a focus on fresh faces. The experienced players remaining will help maintain competitiveness while mentoring the promising newcomers.

Additionally, Yunus Musah and George Campbell return after lengthy absences. Musah, a starter at the 2022 World Cup, looks to reintegrate, while Campbell seeks to build on his lone cap from January 2025.

USMNT Roster for Fall Friendlies

• Goalkeepers (4): Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Matt Freese (New York City FC), Diego Kochen (Lyngby Boldklub), Brian Schwake (Nashville SC)
• Defenders (10): George Campbell (West Bromwich Albion FC), Sergino Dest (PSV Eindhoven), Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Peyton Miller (New England Revolution), Neil Pierre (Philadelphia Union), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), Auston Trusty (Celtic), Frankie Westfield (Philadelphia Union)
• Midfielders (9): Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth), Mathis Albert (Borussia Dortmund), Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough), Zavier Gozo (Crystal Palace), Adri Mehmeti (Red Bull New York), Yunus Musah (AC Milan), Brooklyn Raines (New England Revolution), Gio Reyna (RC Strasbourg Alsace), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen)
• Forwards (5): Cole Campbell (SV Elversberg), Justin Ellis (Orlando City SC), Julian Hall (Red Bull New York), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven), Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union)