The U.S. Men’s National Team roster for its upcoming friendly against Mexico includes 20 MLS players and 10 members from the 2022 World Cup squad.
U.S. Soccer announced the 23-man roster Wednesday for the Continental Clasico on April 19 in Glendale, Ariz.
This is the 75th meeting between the rivals, with the Americans undefeated in the last four matches.
“We are delighted with the group we have put together. Anytime you get to play against your closest rivals it’s a special opportunity, and we have players who understand what this rivalry is all about and are ready to compete,” interim coach Anthony Hudson said. “It’s another chance to build on the progress we have made in the last four years and prepare for the defense of our two CONCACAF titles this summer.”
Since the game falls outside of an official FIFA match window, international teams were not required to release players to the U.S. squad. That’s why only three players from outside of the MLS ranks are on the roster: AC Milan defender Sergino Best, FC Juarez midfielder Alan Sonora and 17-year-old Louisville City defender Joshua Wynder.
USMNT roster by position (club/country; caps/goals):
GOALKEEPERS (three): Drake Callender (Inter Miami; 0/0), Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati; 0/0), Sean Johnson (Toronto FC/CAN; 11/0)
DEFENDERS (nine): Sergino Dest (AC Milan/ITA; 24/2), Aaron Long (LAFC; 31/3), Julian Gressel (Vancouver Whitecaps/CAN; 2/0), Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati; 22/1), Shaq Moore (Nashville SC; 17/1), Caleb Wiley (Atlanta United; 0/0), Joshua Wynder (Louisville City; 0/0), DeAndre Yedlin (Inter Miami; 77/0), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC; 39/3)
MIDFIELDERS (six): Kellyn Acosta (LAFC; 57/2), Aidan Morris (Columbus Crew; 2/0), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders; 32/0), James Sands (New York City FC; 7/0), Alan Sonora (FC Juarez/MEX; 2/0), Jackson Yueill (San Jose Earthquakes; 16/0)
FORWARDS (five): Paul Arriola (FC Dallas; 50/10), Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes; 2/0), Jesús Ferreira (FC Dallas; 17/7), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders; 51/11), Brandon Vazquez (FC Cincinnati; 2/1)
–Field Level Media
