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The U.S. men’s national team’s quest of lifting the CONCACAF Nations League trophy for a third-consecutive edition continues this March with a tricky semifinal showdown vs. Jamaica.
Gregg Berhalter’s squad will meet the Reggae Boyz at AT&T Stadium on March 21 in what will be their first competitive action of 2024. After eliminating Trinidad & Tobago in the quarterfinals last November, the USMNT will receive a much tougher test from Jamaica.
Plenty of the USMNT’s first-choice players should be available for Berhalter to choose from including Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson, Yunus Musah, and Matt Turner. However, key leaders Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams may not be available due to respective issues, forcing others to step up.
After originally announcing a 60-player preliminary roster, Berhalter will have to trim his final roster to 23 players.
Here is a closer look at who we believe Berhalter will call into March duty:
Goalkeepers
Matt Turner, Ethan Horvath, Drake Callender
Matt Turner’s inconsistent playing time is a worry for his club future, but his international future remains pretty clear.
Turner is the USMNT’s No. 1 for the foreseeable future, remaining a consistent performer in the squad. The veteran shot-stopper has mainly featured in cup competitions this year for Nottingham Forest and continues to have the edge over others in the USMNT goalkeeping pool.
Ethan Horvath has found playing time with Cardiff City, but isn’t likely to beat Turner out for the No. 1 job. Drake Callender will fight for the No. 2 job as the year goes on.
Missed the Cut: Zack Steffen, Sean Johnson, Gabriel Slonina, Diego Kochen.
Defenders
Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Auston Trusty, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Sergino Dest, Joe Scally, Antonee Robinson, Kristoffer Lund.
The USMNT’s ever-changing centerback corps will likely feature another shuffle for the March window.
Tim Ream has the…
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Author : Larry Henry Jr
Publish date : 2024-03-01 14:00:00
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