For a critical Gold Cup that will be the last competitive matches that Pochettino will oversee before the 2026 World Cup, he'll get a chance to look at quite a few new faces with there also being 15 MLS players in the roster and four players are receiving their first call ups ever for the USMNT in Alex Freeman,

The U.S. manager said he has "faith in the players who are here," while critics continue to lament how many big stars are absent.

Shaken by flops at the Copa America and the CONCACAF Nations League, the USMNT is in need of form entering the summer.