ASN: Berhalter names 27 gamers for USMNT pre Copa Coaching camp

USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter has introduced his roster for the upcoming USMNT camp in June that may run into the beginning of ultimate Copa America preparations. ASN’s Brian Sciaretta breaks it down together with his ideas and evaluation. 

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Brian Sciaretta

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Might 20, 2024
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ON MONDAY, UNITED STATES nationwide staff head coach Gregg Berhalter introduced a 27-player roster for an upcoming coaching camp previous to the beginning of the Copa America. This staff will compete in two friendlies, Colombia on June 8 in Landover, Md., and Brazil in Orlando on June 12.

This roster shouldn’t be the ultimate Copa America roster. That roster will likely be introduced after the Brazil pleasant and is due on June 15. Final week, the scale of the Copa America roster was expanded from 23 to 26 gamers.Gamers will report back to DC between Might 28 and June 2 relying on the necessity for a break after the season. 

Right here is the roster together with some ideas.

USMNT Coaching roster
(golf equipment/caps/objectives)

GOALKEEPERS (3): Ethan Horvath (Cardiff Metropolis/WAL; 9/0), Sean Johnson (Toronto FC/CAN; 13/0), Matt Turner (Nottingham Forest/ENG; 39/0)

DEFENDERS (9): Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic/SCO; 16/0), Kristoffer Lund (Palermo/ITA; 3/0), Mark McKenzie (Genk/BEL; 13/0), Shaq Moore (Nashville SC; 18/1), Tim Ream (Fulham/ENG; 56/1), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/ENG; 16/1), Antonee Robinson (Fulham/ENG; 41/4), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati; 29/3), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach/GER; 9/0)

MIDFIELDERS (8): Tyler Adams (Bournemouth/ENG; 38/2), Johnny Cardoso (Actual Betis/ESP; 11/0), Luca de la Torre (Celta Vigo/ESP; 20/0), Weston McKennie (Juventus/ITA; 51/11), Yunus Musah (AC Milan; ITA; 35/0), Gio Reyna (Nottingham Forest/ENG; 26/8), Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 10/0), Timmy Tillman (LAFC; 1/0)

FORWARDS (7): Brenden Aaronson (Union Berlin/GER; 40/8), Folarin Balogun (Monaco/FRA; 10/3), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 23/10), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan/ITA; 66/28), Josh Sargent (Norwich Metropolis/ENG; 23/5), Tim Weah (Juventus/ITA; 37/5), Haji Wright (Coventry Metropolis/ENG; 9/4)

Kind watch

For Berhalter, the shape and minutes of a number of gamers needs to be on his thoughts because it swings wildly. Some gamers are usually not in run proper now, some are in excellent type.

Regarding type

Tim Ream: The USMNT stalwart has misplaced his place in Fulham’s beginning lineup within the second half of the season. He was given a uncommon begin over the weekend with nothing on the road. In some unspecified time in the future, Father Time defeats everybody. Ream has been getting older extraordinarily nicely, however it’s now a priority.

Yunus Musah: Has performed sporadically for AC Milan the previous few months, however his last ball and defensive consciousness haven’t been significantly sturdy.

Tyler Adams: The USMNT defensive midfielder and infrequently captain has needed to make three harm comebacks this season. He was stable in March, however shortly was shelved once more. He didn’t play in Bounremouth’s season finale over the weekend.

Gio Reyna: He simply accomplished a disappointing mortgage to Nottingham Forest and it was his third straight season he didn’t high 650 minutes. He continues to play nicely for the USMNT, however sooner or later his lack of a rhythm is a priority.

Folarin Balogun: His first season at Monaco began off nicely and he completed with seven objectives. However his type within the second half of the season wasn’t nice. He solely scored twice because the finish of November.

Josh Sargent: His numbers since December for Norwich have been excellent. However his ongoing ankle harm was bothering him on the finish of the season.

Luca de la Torre: suffered an harm in March with Celta Vigo which pressured him off the Nations League roster. When he returned, enjoying time and type has been up and down.

Matt Turner: The USMNT No. 1 simply hasn’t performed for Nottingham Forest and we don’t but know if he will likely be sharp heading into this camp or on the Copa America.

Ethan Horvath: He moved to Cardiff Metropolis and performed however the final two video games noticed Cardiff concede 9 objectives.

Ricardo Pepi: The PSV ahead had seven objectives within the Eredivisie and 9 in all competitions, however he performed only a complete of 653 complete minutes. That turns into a bit of extra a priority to have a participant spearhead an assault having performed such minimal minutes.

Sturdy type

Haji Wright: He had a full season and put up 16 Championship objectives for Coventry. There are additionally no harm considerations.

Chris Richards: Crystal Palace have been world beaters to finish the season within the Premier League and Richards was a part of the beginning XI. He surpassed 2000 minutes this season when it didn’t appear attainable final fall.  

Joe Scally: the Lengthy Island fullback had a blended season however appeared to seek out one other degree for Borussia Monchengladbach after it was introduced that Sergino Dest had suffered a critical knee harm. Will that translate over to the USMNT?

Antonee Robinson: Had top-of-the-line seasons for a USMNT participant within the high leagues in Europe. There are simply no considerations for the staff at left again when he’s enjoying.

Malik Tillman: One other participant who has struggled for the USMNT however who has been terrific for his membership. He helped lead PSV to the title. The staff may actually use him to be at his greatest.

Johnny Cardoso: The Brazil-raised Cardoso has been successful with Actual Betis since becoming a member of in January. He’s been nominated for the LaLiga younger participant of the season.

5 centerbacks

One large take away from the roster is that Berhalter chosen 5 central defenders: Mile Robinson, Chris Richards, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Tim Ream, and Mark McKenzie. There are lots of the reason why this might be the case, however it may counsel that the staff may be seeking to play three within the again with two wingbacks.

When requested, Berhalter mentioned there have been nonetheless ongoing methods of determining the fitting again place. He mentioned Joe Scally was changing 

Surprises and Olympic considerations

Primarily based on how the staff had been working, there are some surprises on this roster however nothing that’s earth shattering.

First, the return of Shaq Moore is stunning, however a variety of dominoes fell to get to that time. Tim Weah can play that place additionally as a backup. DeAndre Yedlin has been sharp since becoming a member of Cincinnati, however he’s been injured recently. Bryan Reynolds is a starter for the U.S. Olympic staff. With Moore, it’s extra reflective of the very fact the U.S. staff simply isn’t that deep at proper again today.

Timmy Tillman’s first non-January camp call-up was additionally a little bit of a shock. However with Reyna and his brother Malik Tillman additionally potential wingers, there wanted to be help within the attacking midfield/wing positions.

It’s truthful to level out that once more, maintaining younger gamers with the Olympic staff was a major conern for Berhalter’s thoughts. Gamers like Paxten Aaronson, Diego Luna, Kevin Paredes, Taylor Sales space, and Rokas Pukstas are all Olympic eligible.

When it comes to stunning omissions, you must have a look at gamers who are usually not Olympic eligible. Alejandro Zendejas continues to be a starter for Membership America however was left off the roster once more. Lennard Maloney returned for Heidenheim, however even together with his defensive type within the midfield, he won’t present the offense Berhalter is searching for.

One other nugget Berhalter mentioned afterward is that Brandon Vazquez and Walker Zimmerman have been in consideration for overage picks. 

The 4 No. 9s

One sequence of call-ups that raises questions is the inclusion of Haji Wright, Josh Sargent, Ricardo Pepi, and Folarin Balogun collectively on one roster. Sure, Wright has been enjoying extra on the wings at Coventry, however he cuts centrally and performs extra of a No. 9 with the USMNT. Usually previously, Berhalter has mentioned he sees Wright as extra of a middle ahead for the USMNT however within the media name after this roster, he mentioned he needs to make use of Wright to fill the wing place. 

However it will likely be attention-grabbing to see how these 4 mesh collectively and if they’re all on the roster for the Copa America.