Overview

• Christian Pulisic will not feature in the USMNT’s 26-player roster for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, citing recovery needs after consecutive high-minute seasons.
• The decision reflects a strategy to safeguard Pulisic’s fitness ahead of the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• Gio Reyna, Weston McKennie, and Tim Weah will also miss the tournament due to FIFA’s Club World Cup scheduling, which exempts clubs from releasing players in June.
• The USMNT, drawn into Group D, will face Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, and guest team Saudi Arabia in the group stage starting June 14.
• Pulisic, AC Milan’s leading scorer this season, has reportedly dealt with a chronic hip flexor issue, though it is unclear if this influenced his exclusion.