United States Men’s National Soccer Team | History | Roster
The United States men’s national soccer team is the national soccer team for the United States, which has won the CONCACAF Gold Cup 8 times, the CONCACAF Nations League 3 times, and reached the 1930 FIFA World Cup in the semifinals.
The United States Soccer Federation oversees the team. The USMNT has a solid overall performance in FIFA World Cup history, appearing in 12 World Cups with notable achievements, including a quarterfinal appearance in 2002.
The United States is a founding member of CONCACAF in the North American region. There is no official home stadium, but the team plays matches at various venues across the country, with popular locations including Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Lumen Field in Seattle, and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
The USMNT training facilities are located at the new national training center being built in Atlanta.
Mauricio Pochettino is the current head coach, and Tyler Adams serves as team captain. Cobi Jones was the most capped player for the national team with 164 caps and 15 goals.
Christian Pulisic is currently the active top goalscorer with 32 goals in 78 caps, while historically Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan are tied as all-time leading scorers with 57 goals each.
United States Men’s National Soccer Team Roster
Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah, and Matt Turner are some of the famous soccer players from the United States.
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who managed top European clubs including Tottenham, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain, brings extensive experience at the highest levels.
The team’s first international match was in 1885, and the United States reached its best World Cup result with a semifinal appearance in the inaugural 1930 tournament.
Current Football Squad of the United States Men’s National Soccer Team:
As of December 2025, the United States men’s national soccer team has been preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as co-hosts.
Christian Pulisic remains the key player despite taking a rest during the 2025 Gold Cup. Tyler Adams has returned from injury and continues as team captain. The team features a mix of MLS-based players and Europe-based stars.
The United States will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as co-hosts alongside Canada and Mexico. The team recently competed in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, reaching the final where they lost 2-1 to Mexico.
United States Men’s National Soccer Team Squad Players
Here is the United States national team’s current squad, which has been selected for recent matches, including the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
The team is currently ranked 14th in the FIFA World Rankings as of 16 December 2025. As co-hosts, the USMNT has automatically qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
About Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino was officially appointed as the new head coach of the United States men’s national team in August 2024. The Argentine tactician brings extensive experience from managing top European clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain.
Pochettino took immediate charge and led the team through the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, where, despite losing the final to Mexico, the tournament provided valuable experience for squad development ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Other Tournaments in USMNT
2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup Squad
- Goalkeepers: Matt Turner (Crystal Palace), Matt Freese (New York City FC), Chris Brady (Chicago Fire)
- Defenders: Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Alex Freeman (Orlando City), Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union)
- Midfielders: Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth), Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven), Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United), Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis), Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake), Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo), Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Paxten Aaronson (FC Utrecht)
- Forwards: Haji Wright (Coventry City), Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC), Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps), Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Damion Downs (FC Köln)
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Gold Cup | Final | 2nd | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 |
2024 Copa América Squad
- Goalkeepers: Matt Turner (Crystal Palace), Ethan Horvath (Cardiff City), Sean Johnson (Toronto FC)
- Defenders: Kristoffer Lund (Palermo), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati), Tim Ream (Fulham), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
- Midfielders: Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth), Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis), Luca de la Torre (Celta Vigo), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Yunus Musah (Valencia), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund)
- Forwards: Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven), Timothy Weah (Juventus)
United States Soccer Team Information
| USMNT Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Captain | Tyler Adams (Rotation Policy) |
| FIFA code | USA |
| FIFA Current Ranking | 14 (15 December 2025) |
| Top Score | Christian Pulisic (32) |
| Head coach | Mauricio Pochettino |
| Appearance | World Cup: 11, Best Result– Semifinals (1930), Quarterfinals (2002) |
| CONCACAF Gold Cup – 17 Best Results– Won 8 times (1991, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2017, 2021) |
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| CONCACAF Nations League- 3 Best Results– Won 3 times (2021, 2023, 2024) |
Senior Competition Records
| Tournament | Winner | 2nd | 3rd | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| CONCACAF Gold Cup | 8 | 6 | 2 | 17 |
| CONCACAF Nations League | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Copa América | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Olympic Games | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Total | 11 | 7 | 6 | 46 |
USMNAT Head-to-head record (H2H history) vs National Teams
- Win % – 43.2%
- Played – 1,100+
- Win – 475+
- Loss – 390+
- Drew – 235+
United States Soccer Team Logo
The United States Men’s National Soccer Team logo features the traditional red, white, and blue colours with stars and stripes representing the American flag. The crest includes the US Soccer Federation shield design.
Recent Match Results (2025)
| Date | Competition | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 18 | Friendly | United States 3–1 Venezuela | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| January 22 | United States 3–0 Costa Rica | Orlando, Florida | |
| March 20 | Nations League SF | United States 0–1 Panama | Inglewood, California |
| March 23 | Nations League 3rd | Canada 2–1 United States | Inglewood, California |
| June 7 | Friendly | United States 1–2 Turkey | East Hartford, Connecticut |
| June 10 | United States 0–4 Switzerland | Nashville, Tennessee | |
| June 15 | 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup | United States 5–0 Trinidad and Tobago | San Jose, California |
| June 19 | Saudi Arabia 0–1 United States | Austin, Texas | |
| June 22 | United States 2–1 Haiti | Arlington, Texas | |
| June 29 | 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup QF | United States 2–2 (4–3 p) Costa Rica | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| July 2 | 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup SF | United States 2–1 Guatemala | St. Louis, Missouri |
| July 6 | 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup F | United States 1–2 Mexico | Houston, Texas |
| September 6 | Friendly | United States 0-2 South Korea | Harrison, New Jersey |
| September 9 | United States 2-0 Japan | Columbus, Ohio | |
| October 10 | United States 1-1 Ecuador | Austin, Texas | |
| October 14 | United States 2-1 Australia | Commerce City, Colorado | |
| November 15 | Friendly | United States 2–1 Paraguay | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| November 18 | Friendly | United States 5–1 Uruguay | Tampa, Florida |
2026 FIFA World Cup USA Team Qualification
As co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, the United States automatically qualified for the tournament.
The World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with the final draw scheduled for December 5, 2025, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
USMNT Squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Under coach Mauricio Pochettino, the team is preparing for the home World Cup. A total of 48 Teams are participating in the World Cup after the qualification. USMNT team in Group D. Here’s the projected squad structure:
- Goalkeepers: Matt Turner, Matt Freese, Chris Brady
- Defenders: Sergino Dest, Antonee Robinson, Chris Richards, Walker Zimmerman, Tim Ream, Miles Robinson, John Tolkin, Mark McKenzie
- Midfielders: Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah, Malik Tillman, Brenden Aaronson, Johnny Cardoso, Luca de la Torre, Diego Luna
- Forwards: Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Timothy Weah, Haji Wright, Max Arfsten
- Coach: Mauricio Pochettino
CONCACAF Standing
As co-hosts, the USMNT Squad has automatically qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and does not participate in CONCACAF qualifying rounds.
2026 USA National Soccer Team Fixtures and Results
| Date | Teams | Results | Host(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 March | United States v Belgium | Atlanta, Georgia, USA | |
| 31 March | United States v Portugal | Atlanta, Georgia, USA | |
| May 31 | United States v Senegal | Charlotte, North Carolina, USA | |
| June 6 | United States v Germany | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule – Group Stage D
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group D | June 12 | United States vs Paraguay | Inglewood, California |
| Group D | June 19 | United States vs Australia | Seattle, Washington |
| Group D | June 25 | UEFA Path C vs United States | Inglewood, California |
Most Capped Players
| S. No | Name | Caps (Goals) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cobi Jones | 164 (15) |
| 2 | Landon Donovan | 157 (57) |
| 3 | Michael Bradley | 151 (17) |
| 4 | Clint Dempsey | 141 (57) |
| 5 | Jeff Agoos | 134 (4) |
Top Goalscorer Players
Clint Dempsey is the USMNT’s all-time top scorer with 57 goals in 141 Caps. Christian Pulisic is the only active player in this list.
| S. No | Name | Goals (Caps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clint Dempsey | 57 (141) |
| 1 | Landon Donovan | 57 (157) |
| 3 | Jozy Altidore | 42 (115) |
| 4 | Eric Wynalda | 34 (106) |
| 5 | Christian Pulisic | 32 (78) |
