USMNT September Roster Reaction: Pulisic In, McKennie Out, & More

Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino has unveiled the USMNT roster for the September friendlies, and the State of the Union crew is here to break it all down. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse deliver instant reactions to the 22 players named so far, with one more spot set to be added soon. This USMNT squad will take on Korea Republic and Japan in their upcoming matches.
The guys discuss the big headlines, including the returns of Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, Josh Sargent, and Sergiño Dest, as well as the notable absences of Weston McKennie, Matt Turner, Gio Reyna, and Johnny Cardoso. They speak on new call-ups earning big opportunities with the national team, how injuries have shaped Pochettino’s decisions, and what this roster means for the team’s form heading into a crucial stretch before the World Cup.
Plus, Alexi and Mosse recap MLS action from the weekend, including Son Heung-min's first goal for LAFC and Thomas Müller’s controversial game winner.

Intro (0:00)
Pochettino Names USMNT September Roster (1:55)
Matt Freese Takes Hold of Starting Sport, Turner OUT (2:37)
Sergiño Dest is BACK (4:17)
MLS Heavy Roster (7:00)
Weston McKennie Snubbed (7:42)
Pulisic & Sargent Make Their Return (12:45)
“I am disappointed” (18:21)
Son & Müller Come Up Big in MLS Action (19:29)
Leagues Cup Semifinals are Set (22:34)

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