***Official United States 2022 World Cup Roster Thread***
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Aaronson I feel like will be our super sub off the bench. Depending on whether or not GB decides to go with a traditional #9, I think our best 3 up top is Pulisic, Weah, and Reyna.
I still have Busio in my 26!
Personally, I want Aaronson in the starting 11 because he can and will run his butt off for 90 min. The guy presses so hard and takes that first line of defense thing seriously.
I’m just not totally sure who he starts over if everyone is healthy. He’s absolutely a guy I think is a starter in ‘26!if he stays on track - absolutely exploded the past year.
I almost wonder if a false 9 formation with either Reyna or Pulisic underneath the other two would be the best formation for now. Very disappointing that no one stepped up and claimed the 9 position as theirs.
Meet 'late bloomer' Auston Trusty who could save Arsenal millions
Arsenal news: On loan at Birmingham in the Championship, Auston Trusty is impression all-comers with his performance and is an option for Arsenal and USMNT going forward.
We are getting closer to roster drop day.
Anyone you want to drop/add from your initial lists?
Meet 'late bloomer' Auston Trusty who could save Arsenal millions
Arsenal news: On loan at Birmingham in the Championship, Auston Trusty is impression all-comers with his performance and is an option for Arsenal and USMNT going forward.www.football.london
We are getting closer to roster drop day.
Anyone you want to drop/add from your initial lists?
At this point, just praying for no injuries to any of the key guys. Frustrating that I think the roster for '26 looks fantastic, but we are a bit thin in terms of WC-ready talent. Guys like Gio and Brendan will be real X factors for how dangerous the US attack could be. Key will be expected reservists like De La Torre, Acosta for the midfield to spell Weston and Adams.
Even with missing the last WC, absolutely mind-boggling that only Yedlin will have prior WC experience. Really speaks to that Lost Generation that led to missing the WC in '18.
Maybe the Sounders collapse, Iowa football stinking and the lack of anything positive from the last 2 friendlies has got me thinking negatively but I've been on the train that this is all just building experience for 2026. You can't really think that way since this tournament only comes around once every four years but I just can't help it. We are so green in so many areas as you pointed out.
I am glad that guys have routinely earned minutes in the Champions League and some of the big clubs in Europe but there is nothing like the World Cup.
I don’t view it as being negative about this squad next month. For me, it’s more that just about every player of note on the roster is under 25. Most are even younger, each and every one of them should be entering their prime in 4 years.
Saw that. Sounds like he should still be available for the WC, but yikes. Just praying for the next 3 weekend for everyone to stay healthy.
I have a feeling we see a lot of these two, three week injuries right before the World Cup.
Everyone was on their feet at the MLS Cup Final for Carlos Vela getting a dangerous free kick. Then Kellyn Acosta stepped up…
What a freaking final. I just don't have a clue why they played now instead of tomorrow.
Bedoya got hurt in the game though. Add another USMNT player to the list of concerns.
Sounds like Richards will be out.
Davies out for Canada after his injury in Bayern?
You don’t think so? I thought he may have an outside shot. I saw his name still floated every now and then but you are right he hasn't been in the roation a ton recently.
Not going to lie, when I originally posted I had a brain fart and was thinking Arriola (fully know the difference between the two, lol).
bedoya is 30+ now isn’t he? Had a brief decent run with kinsman as the coach, but honestly never should have been much more than a sub for the most part imo.
I think Long was happening regardless. Berhalter likes him so I was pretty sure he’d be included with the expanded roster.
Would think that ensures a spot for CCV, and possibly McKenzie as well.
Yes, Canada took a hit this past week. Many teams have lost guys. So beyond having this in Qatar also having in middle of season is also stupid.
I haven't been paying much attention, but scrolling through Twitter, a few accounts were saying he was in poor form
the move to Man City set him back, and he's never been able to regain his form.
