The United States men’s national team interim manager Dave Sarachan announced the 24-man roster for upcoming friendlies with Colombia and Peru. Unlike several previous call-ups, in which he turned to younger and inexperienced squad, Sarachan opted to put some veteran names on his list this time. USMNT veterans Michael Bradley and Brad Guzan are back on the roster while Borussia Dortmund’s star winger Christian Pulisic will also join the team after missing games in September.
“I’m excited about the upcoming games, and I’m excited about the group of players that we have selected,” – said Sarachan. “There is a consistent group of younger players that we’ve had over the past friendlies and added some new faces I’m looking forward to seeing up close. We will have Christian Pulisic back, and there is also the addition of a couple of veteran players in Michael Bradley and Brad Guzan, so there is a lot to look forward to in these next Kickoff Series matches.“
Asked why he decided to bring in veterans this time, Dave Sarachan said that he is looking to have a mix of experience and youth that will blend in time for upcoming competitive games.
“When you are building a team, at some point there has to be the proper blend of youth and experience,” – he added. “As we head into these last four friendlies of the year, I felt the timing was right to begin that transition. I think it’s important to do it earlier than a week before the Gold Cup or a World Cup qualifier.“
Friendlies with Colombia and Peru will also be an opportunity for some players to make a debut for the senior team. Nordsjaelland winger Jonathan Amon, New York City FC left-back Ben Sweat and FC Dallas right-back Reggie Cannon have been called-up for the first time and is expected that Sarachan will give them some playing time.
You can check out the full 24-man roster below.
GOALKEEPERS
Brad Guzan (Atlanta United FC), Ethan Horvath (Club Brugge), Zack Steffen (Columbus Crew SC)
DEFENDERS
John Brooks (Wolfsburg), Reggie Cannon (FC Dallas), Cameron Carter-Vickers (Swansea City), Aaron Long (New York Red Bulls), Matt Miazga (Nantes), Antonee Robinson (Wigan Athletic),
Ben Sweat (New York City FC), DeAndre Yedlin (Newcastle United)
MIDFIELDERS
Kellyn Acosta (Colorado Rapids), Tyler Adams (New York Red Bulls), Jonathan Amon (Nordsjaelland), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Julian Green (Greuther Furth), Weston McKennie (Schalke),
Christian Pulisic (Borussia Dortmund), Kenny Saief (Anderlecht), Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew ), Tim Weah (Paris Saint-Germain)
FORWARDS
Andrija Novakovich (Fortuna Sittard), Josh Sargent (Werder Bremen), Bobby Wood (Hannover 96)
