Meet the USMNT’s Next Generation: A Cheat Sheet for 12 New Players in Camp
These (mostly) teenaged newcomers have shown promise and could make their US debuts soon
TL;DR
- Mauricio Pochettino has called up 13 uncapped players for the upcoming FIFA window.
- Cavan Sullivan, 16, is a headline prospect, but the article profiles 12 other debutants.
- Diego Kochen (GK, Lyngby) is a Barcelona loanee with scouting reports indicating proactivity on crosses.
- Brian Schwake (GK, Nashville SC) is a 25-year-old experienced keeper for an in-form MLS team.
- Frankie Westfield (D, Philadelphia Union) is a right-back with strong progressive passing numbers in MLS.
- Neil Pierre (D, Philadelphia Union) is an 18-year-old center-back noted for his height and passing ability.
- Peyton Miller (D, New England Revolution) is an 18-year-old left-back with goalscoring potential, also playing as a winger.
- Mathis Albert (M, Borussia Dortmund) is a highly-touted 17-year-old midfielder with strong dribbling skills.
- Zavier Gozo (M, Crystal Palace) is a 19-year-old midfielder with decisiveness and the ability to create chances from difficult situations.
- Adri Mehmeti (M, Red Bull New York) is a 17-year-old midfielder described as the league's best midfield prospect, linking defense to attack.
- Brooklyn Raines (M, New England Revolution) is a 21-year-old midfielder focused on carrying the ball and recirculating possession, with an eye towards the 2028 Olympics.
- Cole Campbell (W, SV Elversberg) is a direct winger who looks to beat defenders and get into dangerous areas.
- Justin Ellis (F, Orlando City) is a 19-year-old forward benefiting from playing alongside Antoine Griezmann, known for his nimble movement.
- Julian Hall (F, Red Bull New York) is an 18-year-old forward with a knack for finding scoring positions and good positional awareness.