United States Men’s National Team coach Mauricio Pochettino announced his 60-man preliminary team Monday for this summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup. It’s the last tournament before the U. S., Mexico and Canada jointly host the World Cup in 2026, and the pressure is on Pochettino and his team to succeed.
Here are key takeaways from each segment of Pochettino’s preliminary Gold Cup roster:
Goalkeepers
Pochettino is keeping it simple. Matt Turner should hang on to his starting position, but keep an eye on hyped teen Diego Kochen. The 19-year-old Barcelona youth prospect has yet to play in a senior USMNT lineup, but he could be the next big American keeper. Pochettino may give him Gold Cup minutes to help him mature in time for 2026.
