Coach of America Greg BerhalterIt announced its list on Wednesday 26 players For the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Chelsea striker heads the list Christian PulisicJuventus midfielder Weston McKenneyBorussia Dortmund midfielder John Raina and Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adamsamong others.
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The biggest surprise was the omission of the Middlesbrough goalkeeper. Zach Steffen. When healthy, he was Steffen Berhalter’s first-choice goalkeeper throughout the 2022 cycle. Richard PepeMe, from FC Groningen.
His loan move to Boro from Manchester City was made to gain more first-team minutes, and he achieved that goal by playing 16 games for the club in the English second-tier Championship.
“We are delighted to be taking this team to the 2022 FIFA World Cup,” Berhalter said. “Final list results are always difficult and we appreciate the contributions of everyone who helped us get to this point,” he added.
‘USMNT’ went with the goalkeepers Matt Turner Arsenal, Ethan Horvath Loudon Town and Sean Johnson Among those selected is New York City FC.
“We believe we have a talented team, strong team spirit and ready to compete. We are very proud and honored to represent the United States and appreciate the incredible support of our fans as we travel to Qatar,” Berhalter said. said..
Injuries have had an impact on the composition of the roster. Central defenders Miles RobinsonAtlanta United and Chris RichardsFrom Crystal Palace, he will miss the World Cup due to Achilles tendon and hamstring injuries respectively.
However, other players recovered in time, including McKenney, Turner and Norwich City striker Josh Sargent.
Fulham defender, Tim Ream, was an unexpected addition to the list. Reim only played in the first World Cup qualifier against El Salvador in September 2021. But injuries to Robinson and Richards, and his excellent form for the Cottagers in the Premier League this year, paved the way for his selection.
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Antalyaspor striker Haji Wright was added at the expense of the Groningen FC striker. Ricardo Pepi It was amazing.
Both players have been in excellent form for their clubs of late, with Wright scoring nine goals this season and four in his last four games, while Pepi has five goals and two assists since joining the Dutch side on loan in September.
However, it was Wright who got the nod alongside Sargent and FC Dallas forward Jesus Ferreira.
Shaq Moore Another player who seems to be on the outside looking in, but with Sergino Test Dealing with an addiction problem, Berhalter opted for extra coverage on the right side, while Moore was selected. Reggie Cannon of Bovista.
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The 26-player roster will be the second-youngest USMNT roster at a World Cup, with an average age of 25 years, 175 days. Only the 1990 team was younger (24 years, 24 days).
After the US failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, DeAndre Yedlin The only player selected with previous World Cup experience was part of the USMNT run to the Round of 16 in 2014.
USA face Wales, England (November 26) and Iran (November 29) in Group B.
Raina, meanwhile, is the son of former US captain Claudio Raina. Although six father-son duos have played for the U.S., if Raina takes the field during the next tournament, he and Claudius They are the first father and son to play in the World Cup.