"AC Milan attacker Christian Pulisic, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie and Fulham defender Antonee Robinson highlight the 26-player roster named on Thursday by United States men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino for two friendlies in the October international window. The U.S. will play Ecuador in Austin, Texas on Oct. 10, followed by another match four days against Australia in Commerce City, Colorado."
"All three countries have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted next summer by Canada, Mexico and the United States. Players will begin reporting for training camp in Austin on Oct. 4. Following a September window that featured some experimentation in terms of personnel, this roster is comprised mostly of players one would expect to feature for the full U.S. team."
"Robinson received his first call-up for 2025 after recovering from knee surgery last May, while McKennie returns for the first time since the Concacaf Nations League last March. Other returnees include Leeds United midfielder Brenden Aaronson, Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers, Middlesbrough midfielder Aidan Morris, Lyon midfielder Tanner Tessmann, and New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner. St. Pauli midfielder James Sands earned his first call-up under Pochettino."
The United States named a 26-player roster for October friendlies against Ecuador and Australia, with players reporting Oct. 4 in Austin. Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Antonee Robinson lead the group. All three nations have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The roster largely returns established internationals after a September window of experimentation. Robinson rejoined after knee surgery, McKennie returns following the Concacaf Nations League, and James Sands earned his first call-up under the manager. Young performers Tanner Tessmann, Aidan Morris and Alejandro Zendejas received spots due to strong club form.
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