USMNT roster: Sullivan, Hall named to youthful USA squad

Key Points:

• USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has called up 13 uncapped players, mostly aged 21 or under, for the team's fall friendlies, signaling a "new start" and focus on youth development ahead of future tournaments.
• The 28-player roster balances young talent with 13 veterans from the recent World Cup squad, including Tyler Adams and Ricardo Pepi, while key players like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie are absent due to injuries or fitness issues.
• Pochettino emphasizes using this period to evaluate and nurture young players' growth, drawing parallels to successful young talents like Lamine Yamal and highlighting the importance of integrating them quickly if they perform well.
• Returning to the squad after a long absence, Yunus Musah exemplifies Pochettino’s open-door policy, rewarding strong club form and reinforcing that opportunities are available to all deserving players regardless of past exclusion.
• Veterans are expected to serve as role models for newcomers, maintaining professionalism on and off the field while helping guide the team through a generational transition aimed at building a competitive core for the 2030 World Cup cycle.