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Brenden Aaronson Takes One-Day Leave from USMNT Camp to Get Married

Pochettino approved a brief absence so the Leeds midfielder can rejoin training quickly as the team finishes preparations for the World Cup.

Overview

  • Aaronson left national-team camp for his wedding to Milana D’Ambra, missed one training session and is expected to return to the squad within days.
  • Manager Mauricio Pochettino named Aaronson in his World Cup roster earlier this week and still views him as a key midfield option for the tournament.
  • The 25-year-old plays for Leeds United and comes from a soccer family that includes brother Paxten, sister Jaden and father Rusty.
  • Teammates and staff supported the leave, with players planning to watch the ceremony remotely, and the move follows past USMNT precedents for short personal absences.
  • The team remains focused on final preparations with group play coming up, opening against Paraguay in Inglewood before matches against Australia in Seattle and Turkey in California.