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16-year-old Cavan Sullivan named to USMNT squad, Christian Pulisic left out
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Key Points:
- U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino named a 28-player roster mixing young talents and veterans for upcoming FIFA international matches, featuring 13 uncapped players including 16-year-old Philadelphia Union phenom Cavan Sullivan.
- Christian Pulisic was left off the roster due to recent injury recovery and limited playing time with AC Milan, while other notable absences include Weston McKennie and Diego Luna, both sidelined by injuries.
- Sullivan, who recently signed a homegrown deal with Philadelphia Union and has impressive MLS stats this season, could become the second-youngest player to debut for the USMNT if he plays in the upcoming matches.
- The roster includes five World Cup goal scorers from earlier this year and recalls AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah and West Bromwich Albion defender George Campbell, who had been absent from recent national team action.
- The USMNT is scheduled to play Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada in late September and early October, with players reporting to Atlanta on September 20 ahead of the matches.
