USMNT Roster and Squad for September 2025 Friendlies vs. South Korea and Japan

USMNT followers will acquire perception into head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s squad imaginative and prescient for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lower than a yr away, because the workforce gathers for friendlies towards South Korea and Japan in early September. Pochettino included a number of fringe gamers throughout the summer time’s Gold Cup, reaching the ultimate earlier than dropping to Mexico. Whereas some anticipate acquainted names to return, Pochettino has proven loyalty to the largely domestic-based group.

Christian Pulisic rejoins the squad after opting to relaxation over the summer time, a transfer that sparked controversy amongst followers and media. Gamers like Tim Weah and Weston McKennie, who have been tied up with the Membership World Cup, are additionally anticipated again, although different European-based veterans could stay sidelined. With aggressive fixtures earlier than the house World Cup now full, these friendlies mark the beginning of great preparations.

USMNT Roster for September Friendlies vs. South Korea, Japan

Pochettino has chosen 23 gamers for the September worldwide break matches towards South Korea and Japan. Throughout his roster announcement press convention on August 26, he steered this might be the final likelihood to check new gamers earlier than the 2026 World Cup, noting that these beginning preseason late or becoming a member of new golf equipment got a break to construct health. Initially, 22 gamers have been referred to as up, however Folarin Balogun was later added because the twenty third.

Christian Pulisic Returns

Pulisic’s determination to skip the Gold Cup for relaxation stirred debate, given its position because the final aggressive tune-up earlier than the 2026 World Cup. His absence impacted the workforce, drawing criticism from former gamers. Pochettino has moved previous the problem, stating, “It’s behind us. Now we have a plan for each participant.” Supported by teammates and coaches, Pulisic’s return is unlikely to trigger inside friction.

European-Based mostly Gamers Nonetheless Sidelined

A number of European-based gamers, together with Weston McKennie and Yunus Musah, have been omitted from the Gold Cup, a press release from Pochettino about their attitudes regardless of their standing at huge Italian golf equipment. Others like Cameron Carter-Vickers, Tanner Tessmann, Joe Scally, Gio Reyna, and Josh Sargent have been additionally excluded for “soccer causes,” with Sargent now again after a powerful begin at Norwich. Injured gamers like Antonee Robinson and Patrick Agyemang stay out, whereas Balogun and Dest return from harm.

Tristan Blackmon and Noahkai Banks Known as Up

Tristan Blackmon, a Vancouver Whitecaps center-back, was unexpectedly revealed as a USMNT call-up by teammate Thomas Muller, regardless of earlier talks with Canada. Born in Las Vegas, Blackmon may problem for a World Cup spot. Noahkai Banks, an 18-year-old Augsburg defender born in Hawaii, earns his first call-up after progressing by means of U.S. youth ranks, although he has restricted Bundesliga expertise.

Thomas Muller by accident saying that Tristan Blackmon is getting referred to as as much as the USMNT 😭 pic.twitter.com/pzHXl3qU4P

— USMNT Solely (@usmntonly) August 24, 2025

Tips on how to Watch

USA vs. South Korea (Sept. 6, 5 p.m. ET, Harrison, NJ):

TV (English): TNT
Streaming (English): Max, Sling
TV (Spanish): Universo, Telemundo
Streaming (Spanish): Fubo, Peacock, Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes en Vivo

USA vs. Japan (Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. ET, Columbus, OH):

TV (English): TNT
Streaming (English): Max, Sling
TV (Spanish): Universo, Telemundo
Streaming (Spanish): Fubo, Peacock, Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes en Vivo