Christian Pulisic asked the U.S. Soccer Federation to not play for the USMNT in the Gold Cup this summer and his wish was granted. MORE — USMNT roster in full for June friendlies, Gold Cup training camp Pulisic was not named to Mauricio Pochettino's roster ahead of the 2025 Gold Cup,

U.S. soccer sporting director Matt Crocker has offered some telling insight into Christian Pulisic absence from Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino on Thursday named a 27-player training camp roster ahead of the Gold Cup and the two early June friendlies that precede it. As expected, many of the American regulars are missing.