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United States soccer player Jesús Ferreira, watches Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in New York, as the team’s roster for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar is announced. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
United States men’s national team (USMNT) head coach BJ Callaghan named his final 23-player roster for the 2023 Gold Cup — the semi-annual main association competition for CONCACAF to determine the champion of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
“This is a group that we have a lot of confidence in as we look to win another Gold Cup trophy,” Callaghan said. “It’s a roster that has a good mix of veteran players that have World Cup experience and younger players have earned an opportunity to come into camp and represent the United States in the Gold Cup.
“Many of these players have performed well at their clubs as well as the previous opportunities that they have had in the national team environment. We’re trying to expose as many players as possible to tournament competition. Some have a lot of experiences that we continue to build on, while others are just starting out. In all cases, it will be valuable for the group moving forward.”
The Americans are looking for a record-tying eight Gold Cup title this season while building momentum gained from a Round of 16 appearance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar back in December. However, they will do so without numerous headlining World Cup participants — most notably Christian Pulisic, Sergino Dest, Antonee Robinson, and Tyler Adams.
They’re placed in Group A alongside Jamaica, Nicaragua, and one of either Curaçao, French Guiana, Sint Maarten, or St. Kitts and Nevis.
USMNT training camp opens on June 20 in Chicago before the start of the tournament on June 24.
2023 USMNT Gold Cup roster
GOALKEEPERS (3)
- Sean Johnson (Toronto FC, Canada)
- Gaga Slonina (Chelsea/England)
- Matt…
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