Reyna Returns as McKennie Excluded from USMNT November Roster
U.S. Men’s National Team has announced its roster for the upcoming November friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay. Coach Mauricio Pochettino has selected a squad that features some notable absences and a key return.
Reyna Returns, McKennie Excluded from USMNT November Roster
Midfielder Gio Reyna has made a comeback to the squad for the training camp, marking his first involvement since March. This opportunity could be critical for Reyna, especially as the 2026 World Cup approaches.
Significant Player Absences
The roster will be missing several regulars, including:
- Christian Pulisic
- Weston McKennie
- Tim Weah
- Chris Richards
- Malik Tillman
- Antonee Robinson
- Johnny Cardoso
- Yunus Musah
Most of these players are dealing with injuries, though McKennie is currently fit. His exclusion was unexpected, as he has been a regular in the national team set-up.
Upcoming Friendlies
The USMNT will be facing Paraguay on November 15 and Uruguay on November 18. These matches provide an opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate potential squad members ahead of future competitions.
The Roster Breakdown
The 25-man squad includes:
- Goalkeepers: Roman Celentano, Matt Freese, Jonathan Klinsmann, Patrick Schulte
- Defenders: Max Arfsten, Sergiño Dest, Alex Freeman, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Miles Robinson, Joe Scally, John Tolkin, Auston Trusty
- Midfielders: Tyler Adams, Sebastian Berhalter, Aidan Morris, Gio Reyna, Cristian Roldan, Tanner Tessmann, Sean Zawadzki
- Forwards: Brenden Aaronson, Folarin Balogun, Diego Luna, Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright
Gio Reyna will be evaluated closely, especially given his limited playing time at Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he has made only a few appearances and has not scored since January.
Returning Players
Joe Scally, Reyna’s teammate at Gladbach, is also back after a long hiatus. Additionally, Ricardo Pepi joins the national team after recovering from injuries, providing a boost to the attacking options.
This camp will be the first for both Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter amidst a backdrop of familial controversy involving their parents, which unfolded during and after the 2022 World Cup.
With many key players sidelined, this November training camp will test the depth of the USMNT roster as it prepares for a critical World Cup cycle.
