The United States, one of the host nations for this summer’s World Cup, has reportedly finalized its 26-player roster. While U.S. Soccer is expected to make an official announcement after Memorial Day, sources indicate that players like Brenden Aaronson, Mark McKenzie, Turner, and Sebastian Berhalter are expected to be part of the team. Sebastian Berhalter, son of former USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter, joins the roster alongside Aaronson, who played in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Reyna’s Return

Gio Reyna is also expected to be included in the roster, marking Mauricio Pochettino’s first World Cup as USMNT manager. Reyna, despite being a polarizing figure due to past behavioral issues, remains a talented player. He logged 509 minutes for Borussia Mönchengladbach this season and expressed his eagerness to represent the national team, stating, “The national team means a lot to me. It would be a dream to represent my country at the World Cup.”

Roster Decisions

As with any major tournament, roster cutdowns involve difficult decisions. Reports suggest that Real Salt Lake’s Diego Luna, who became a key member of the USMNT rotation in 2025, did not make the final squad. Luna has contributed four goals in 18 matches for the national team and has been a standout performer for Real Salt Lake. Similarly, Zavier Gozo, also from Real Salt Lake, was informed he would not be part of the national team this summer.

The USMNT will kick off its World Cup campaign on June 12 against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. As the nation prepares to host the tournament, the finalized roster reflects both the depth and the challenges of assembling a competitive team on the world stage.

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