CHICAGO (May 20, 2024) โ U.S. Men's National Team Head Coach Gregg Berhalter has selected 27 players to join the USMNT's June training camp roster presented by Marriott Bonvoy. The group will begin covering the Washington, D.C., area on May 28th.
Ahead of the prestigious 2024 Copa America, the USMNT will take on highly competitive Colombia on June 8th at the Summer Showdown hosted by Marriott Bonvoy. Kickoff at Commander's Field in Landover, Maryland, is set for 5:37 p.m. ET. [TICKETS]
On June 12, the Allstate Continental Clasico will take place between the United States and five-time World Cup champion Brazil at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. The game begins at 7:37 PM ET. [TICKETS]. The Allstate Continental Clasico is an annual event where the USMNT takes on top-tier opponents from North, Central, or South America.
Both games will be broadcast live on TNT, Telemundo, Universo, Maxx, Peacock and Football de Primera Radio. Fans can follow USMNT at X (@USMNT), Instagram (@USMNT), Facebook, and the official U.S. Soccer app.
After the friendly match, coach Berhalter will select the final squad for the Copa America. Per tournament rules, rosters must contain a minimum of 23 players and a maximum of 26 players total. Teams must submit a final list by June 15th.
“This summer is an opportunity for us to progress and grow as a team as we continue to strengthen our team in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” Berhalter said. “We have talented players and are excited for the opportunity to play against the best teams in the world.”
Goalkeeper (3): Ethan Horvath (Cardiff City/WAL; 9/0), Sean Johnson (Toronto FC/Canada; 13/0), Matt Turner (Nottingham Forest/England; 39/0)
Defender (9): Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic/SCO; 16/0), Christopher Land (Palermo/ITA; 3/0), Mark McKenzie (Genk/Belgium; 13/0), Shaq Moore ( Nashville SC; 18/1), Tim Reem (Fulham/England; 56/1), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/England; 16/1), Anthony Robinson (Fulham/England; 41/4), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati; 29/3), Joe Scully (Borussia Mรถnchengladbach/GER; 9/0)
Midfielder (8): Tyler Adams (Bournemouth/England; 38/2), Jonny Cardoso (Real Betis/ESP; 11/0), Luca de la Torre (Celta Vigo/ESP; 20/0), Weston McKennie (Juventus/Italy; 51/11) ), Yunus Musah (AC Milan, Italy, 35/0), Gio Reyna (Nottingham Forest/England, 26/8), Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven/NED) , 10/0), Timmy Tillman (LAFC, 1/0)
Forward (7): Brenden Aaronson (Union Berlin/Germany; 40/8), Folarin Balogun (Monaco/France; 10/3), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 23/10), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan/Italy; 66/28), Josh Sargent (Norwich City/England, 23/5), Tim Weah (Juventus/Italy, 37/5), Hadji Wright (Coventry City/England, 9/4)
Club achievements
Many players have brought “Big Mo'' to camp this season after his success with their clubs. Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic) and Ricardo Pepi and Malik Tillman (PSV) came out proud of the league title, while Weston McKennie and Tim Weah lifted the Coppa Italia trophy with Juventus.
Meanwhile, a total of nine players currently belong to clubs that will take part in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League. Folarin Balogun (Monaco), cameron carter vickers (Celtic), weston mckennie and Tim Ware (Juventus), Yunus Moussa and Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Ricardo Pepi and Malik Tillman (PSV), and Gio Reyna He is set to return to Borussia Dortmund after a half-season loan spell with Nottingham Forest.
buddy system
The roster includes team-mates from five clubs, all from European teams: AC Milan (Musah, Pulisic), Fulham (Riem, A. Robinson), Juventus (McKennie, Weah), Nottingham Forest (Reina, Turner), PSV Eindhoven (Pepi, Tillman).
The PSV duo joined Eindhoven this summer, along with former U.S. Soccer sporting director Ernie Stewart, and won the Dutch Eredivisie title for the first time in six years and the 25th in the team's history.
Yunus Moussa and Christian Pulisic helped Milan to second place in the league and a place in the Europa League's round of 16. He is level with Weston McKennie and Tim Weah in Serie A, with Juventus sitting just one point behind them in the table.
Tim Ream and Anthony Robinson have completed their fourth season as teammates at Craven Cottage. Matt Turner moved from Arsenal to Nottingham Forest, and Gio Reyna arrived on loan from Borussia Dortmund in January.
Return to mix
Forward Josh Sargent is set to participate in his first camp since the 2022 FIFA World Cup after being forced to withdraw from the final Nations League camp in March due to injury. Sargent finished the season with 16 goals in 28 appearances for Norwich City.
Additionally, 2022 FIFA World Cup veterans Cameron Carter-Vickers, Luca de la Torre and Shawn Johnson will each make their first appearances in the 2024 camp.
against los cafeteros
The 21st ever clash between the United States and Colombia will take place on the outskirts of the capital. los cafeteros They are currently on a 21-game unbeaten streak, including a 1-0 win against Spain, who are ranked No. 8 in March last year.
Colombia currently sits in third place in the South American 2026 World Cup qualifiers with an unblemished record of 3 wins, 0 losses, and 3 losses. This summer, Colombia will aim to build on their third-place finish in the last Copa America and claim their second title since finishing on the podium in their home country in 2001.
The record between the United States and Colombia is 3 wins, 13 wins, and 5 losses, and this was the first meeting between the two countries since January 2023, resulting in a 0-0 draw. The scoreless tie at the end of the USMNT's annual January camp saw four players earn their first caps, including Vitesse forward Paxten Aaronsson. The United States and Colombia faced off twice at the 2016 Copa America Centenario held in the United States, with the United States losing 2-0 in the group stage in Santa Clara, California, and the third place deciding match being held in Glendale. In the match, they lost 0-1. , Arizona.
The USMNT is looking for its first win against Colombia since March 2005, when they won 3-0 in Fullerton, California. One of the USMNT's most memorable World Cup victories was a 2-1 victory over Colombia in Southern California during the 1994 World Cup. At the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, a goal from former U.S. Soccer sports director Ernie Stewart clinched victory.
I went back to the DMV.
Commander's Field will host the USMNT for the first time since 2012, when they lost 4-1 to five-time World Cup champion Brazil in front of 67,619 fans. The U.S. Women's National Team defeated Germany 3-2 in the quarterfinals to win the historic 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup, with President Bill Clinton in attendance.
The USMNT has played many important games in the DC area and has an all-time record of 16-5-6. RFK Stadium is his most frequently used home venue for the USMNT, and in 24 games he has a record of 15-3-6, including his 4-1-2 in World Cup qualifying. Also includes grades.
The USA last played at D.C. United's home of Audi Field in the DMV in October 2019, winning 7-0 against Cuba in the Concaf Nations League.
against Selecho
Brazil, one of the most successful teams in international soccer, will be a true test for the United States heading into the 2024 Copa America. USMNT is 1-18-0 vs. Selecao The only victory in history came in the 1998 Concacaf Gold Cup, when Brazil played as a guest nation in the region's continental championship and won 1-0. Goaltender Casey Keller had a legendary performance in Los Angeles, stopping Brazil's vaunted attack 10 times, and Preki scored the winning goal in the second half.
The two countries last met in September 2018, when the United States lost 2-0 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, but the series dates back to 1930. Brazil have won the Copa America nine times and were drawn in Group D along with Colombia. , Costa Rica, and Paraguay.
beautiful city
Orlando has served as a stronghold for the USMNT in recent years, with the United States having an all-time record of 7-2-0 in the city. The USA has a perfect 6-0-0 record at Orlando City SC's INTER&Co Stadium, with several of those wins coming in important official competitions. Most recently, on March 27, 2023, the United States defeated El Salvador 1-0 to advance to the 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League finals and win their second consecutive title. The City Beautiful also played host to a crucial World Cup qualifying match against Panama on March 27, 2022, with a hat trick from Christian Pulisic leading to a 5-1 victory over the United States and a spot in Qatar 2022. He was on the verge of winning the right.
roster notes
- As of the first day of training on May 29th, the average age of the players will be 25 years and 202 days old.
- The team's average number of caps is 25, with 15 in all competitions.
- The 27 players represent clubs from 10 countries: England (8), Italy (5), USA (4), Netherlands (3), Germany (2), Spain (2) and Belgium (1). , France (1), Scotland (1), Wales (1).
- The most capped player is Christian Pulisic (66), followed by Tim Ream (56), Weston McKennie (51), Anthony Robinson (41), Matt Turner (39), Tyler Adams (38), and Tim Ream (56).ใปWeah (37), Yunus Musa (35).
- The training camp's 27-man roster consists of 18 players who were on the 2022 FIFA World Cup roster.
- Since 2021, a total of 21 players have appeared on at least one of the three rosters that won the Concacaf Nations League. Seven players have won all three titles: Brenden Aaronson, Weston McKennie, Yunus Musa, Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, Anthony Robinson and Tim. Well, he also has 11 people to lift the trophy twice.
- Forward Josh Sargent is set to participate in his first camp since the 2022 FIFA World Cup after being forced to withdraw from the final Nations League camp in March due to injury. Sargent finished the season with 16 goals in 28 appearances for Norwich City.
- Additionally, 2022 FIFA World Cup veterans Cameron Carter-Vickers, Luca de la Torre and Shawn Johnson will each make their first appearances in the 2024 camp.
- Midfielder Weston McKennie scored three goals within the first 13 minutes in a 7-0 win over Cuba at Audi Field on October 11, 2019, leading to his final return to the Washington, D.C. area. During his visit, he scored the fastest hat trick in USMNT history. Christian Pulisic and Josh Sargent also scored in this game.
- Goalie Matt Turner, who returns to Orlando for the game against Brazil on June 12, made his USMNT debut by saving a penalty in a 7-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago on January 31, 2021. They will be playing in the same city.
- Defender Myles Robinson also scored his first international goal for Orlando in 2021 against Trinidad and Tobago.
- Five players on the roster have played against Colombia: Christian Pulisic (twice, June 2 and June 25, 2016);); Josh Sargent, Anthony Robinson, Tim Ware (October 11, 2018), Sean Johnson (January 28, 2023).
- Tim Weah recorded his first career assist against Colombia in 2018, contributing to Bobby Wood's 53rd-minute goal.
- Five players also participated in the match against Brazil. Tim Ream (September 8, 2015). Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Anthony Robinson, Tim Ware (September 7, 2018).
- If both players play in the June friendly, Malik and Timmy Tillman will become the ninth USMNT brother pair to play in the same game, and the first since Ken and Steve Snow against Costa Rica on June 14, 1988. . Timmy made his debut against Slovenia in January, making Tillman the 10th brother to play for the USMNT.
- 16 players are from the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, 11 of which are from MLS academies: Brenden Aaronson (Philadelphia Union), Tyler Adams (New York Red Bulls), Luka. De La Torre (San Diego Surf, Nomads SC), Ethan Horvath (Real Colorado), Weston McKennie (FC Dallas), Mark McKenzie (Philadelphia Union), Shaq Moore (FC Dallas), RicardoใปPepi (FC Dallas), Christian Pulisic (PA Classics), Gio Reyna (New York City FC), Chris Richards (FC Dallas, Texas SC Houston), Miles Robinson (FC Boston Bolts), Josh Sargent (St. Louis)ใปScott Gallagher), Joe Scully (New York City FC), Tim Ware (New York Red Bulls, BW Gotesh), Haji Wright (LA Galaxy)