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USMNT To Unveil 26-Man World Cup Roster Live in New York on May 26

Injury questions with media forecasts shape expectations ahead of the squad unveiling.

Overview

  • U.S. Soccer set a live, fan-attended roster reveal at New York's Pier 17 with Fox broadcasting it.
  • Media outlets have published projected 26-man lists and lineups, including a 3-4-2-1 featuring Matt Freese in goal and Folarin Balogun as striker.
  • Analysts note Mauricio Pochettino could choose a back three or switch to a back four, a call that would affect right back and right wing selections.
  • Reports say midfielder Tanner Tessmann suffered a muscle strain that ended his Ligue 1 season, which could influence early tournament roles.
  • The team scheduled two send-off friendlies against Senegal in Charlotte and Germany in Chicago before opening the World Cup against Paraguay.