The 2026 World Cup and the abrupt exit to Belgium in the last 16 is behind the US men’s national team, with Mauricio Pochettino naming several uncapped youngsters on his roster as a new cycle begins.
The USMNT will use matches against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada to set a new direction for the future.
Cole Campbell, Justin Ellis, Julian Hall and Cavan Sullivan are all uncapped.
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The 2026 World Cup and the abrupt exit to Belgium in the last 16 is behind the US men’s national team, with Mauricio Pochettino naming several uncapped youngsters on his roster as a new cycle begins.
Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Folarin Balogun and a few other established figures have been left off the roster. The USMNT will use matches against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada to set a new direction for the future.
Peru are entering a rebuilding phase after failing to qualify for this year’s World Cup and are similarly aiming to use this friendly in Orlando to set the tone for a successful next cycle.
Cole Campbell, Justin Ellis, Julian Hall and Cavan Sullivan are all uncapped.
Pochettino established a platform by reaching the last 16 of the World Cup.
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