#BinancePickAndWin 2026 FIFA World Cup: USA Men’s National Team Complete Squad Introduction
General Overview
Head Coach: Mauricio Pochettino (Argentine; former Tottenham and Paris manager)
Identity: One of the hosts of this World Cup
Squad size: 26 players; total team value is about €370 million, with an average age of 26
Player distribution: 18 players compete in European leagues (Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, La Liga, Eredivisie, Scottish Premiership), 8 players come from MLS—Europe-based players form the absolute core backbone
1. Goalkeepers (3 players; all from MLS)
1) Shirt #1 Matt Turner (New England Revolution)
Starting goalkeeper at the 2022 World Cup. Has experience playing for Arsenal in the Premier League. Rich experience in major tournaments. The team’s first-choice #1; reliable line-of-goal reactions and comfortable with building from the back.
2) Shirt #24 Matthew Freese (New York City)
Impressive performance in the penalty shootout. Backup second-choice keeper, skilled at saving close-range shots.
3) Shirt #25 Chris Brady (Chicago Fire)
Young reserve goalkeeper, responsible for rotation and training as the substitute.
2. Defenders (10 players; Pochettino has significantly strengthened defensive depth)
First-choice center backs
3) Shirt #3 Chris Richards (Crystal Palace / Premier League): strong physique, dominant aerial duels; excellent intercepting on the front foot.
13) Shirt #13 Tim Ream (Charlotte FC / MLS): 38-year-old veteran; defensive build-out and backline command; experienced and in charge of defensive organization.
Wide-lane core (both flanks go forward; extremely strong attacking support)
2) Shirt #2 Sergiño Dest (Eindhoven / Eredivisie): main right-back; fast and powerful in dribbling breakthroughs—an explosive threat on the flank.
5) Shirt #5 Anthony Robinson (Fulham / Premier League): main left-back; a regular starter in the Premier League; balanced attack and defense with elite up-and-down stamina.
Rotational center backs / full backs
6) Shirt #6 Austin Trusty (Celtic / Scottish Premiership)
12) Shirt #12 Miles Robinson (Cincinnati)
22) Shirt #22 Mark McKenzie (Toulouse / Ligue 1)
16) Shirt #16 Alex Freeman (Villarreal / La Liga)
23) Shirt #23 Joe Scally (Mönchengladbach / Bundesliga)
18) Shirt #18 Max Avson (Columbus)
General Overview
Head Coach: Mauricio Pochettino (Argentine; former Tottenham and Paris manager)
Identity: One of the hosts of this World Cup
Squad size: 26 players; total team value is about €370 million, with an average age of 26
Player distribution: 18 players compete in European leagues (Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, La Liga, Eredivisie, Scottish Premiership), 8 players come from MLS—Europe-based players form the absolute core backbone
1. Goalkeepers (3 players; all from MLS)
1) Shirt #1 Matt Turner (New England Revolution)
Starting goalkeeper at the 2022 World Cup. Has experience playing for Arsenal in the Premier League. Rich experience in major tournaments. The team’s first-choice #1; reliable line-of-goal reactions and comfortable with building from the back.
2) Shirt #24 Matthew Freese (New York City)
Impressive performance in the penalty shootout. Backup second-choice keeper, skilled at saving close-range shots.
3) Shirt #25 Chris Brady (Chicago Fire)
Young reserve goalkeeper, responsible for rotation and training as the substitute.
2. Defenders (10 players; Pochettino has significantly strengthened defensive depth)
First-choice center backs
3) Shirt #3 Chris Richards (Crystal Palace / Premier League): strong physique, dominant aerial duels; excellent intercepting on the front foot.
13) Shirt #13 Tim Ream (Charlotte FC / MLS): 38-year-old veteran; defensive build-out and backline command; experienced and in charge of defensive organization.
Wide-lane core (both flanks go forward; extremely strong attacking support)
2) Shirt #2 Sergiño Dest (Eindhoven / Eredivisie): main right-back; fast and powerful in dribbling breakthroughs—an explosive threat on the flank.
5) Shirt #5 Anthony Robinson (Fulham / Premier League): main left-back; a regular starter in the Premier League; balanced attack and defense with elite up-and-down stamina.
Rotational center backs / full backs
6) Shirt #6 Austin Trusty (Celtic / Scottish Premiership)
12) Shirt #12 Miles Robinson (Cincinnati)
22) Shirt #22 Mark McKenzie (Toulouse / Ligue 1)
16) Shirt #16 Alex Freeman (Villarreal / La Liga)
23) Shirt #23 Joe Scally (Mönchengladbach / Bundesliga)
18) Shirt #18 Max Avson (Columbus)