USMNT's final World Cup roster is classic Pochetti...
Key takeaways
- Out of the 26 players named, 13 took part in the last World Cup, including well-known names like Christian Pulisic, Weston Mc Kennie and Tyler Adams.
- However, there were a couple of decisions that may come back to haunt Pochettino.
- They start with the domino effect of omitting Olympique Lyon midfielder Tanner Tessmann.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Out of the 26 players named, 13 took part in the last World Cup, including well-known names like Christian Pulisic, Weston Mc Kennie and Tyler Adams. The rest of the squad, which was formally announced on Tuesday, was relatively predictable.
However, there were a couple of decisions that may come back to haunt Pochettino.
They start with the domino effect of omitting Olympique Lyon midfielder Tanner Tessmann. It's well-documented that Lyon shut down Tessmann for essentially the month of May due to what manager Paulo Fonseca called a "muscle strain." The thought was that Tessmann would be able to recover in time. Pochettino thought otherwise, and left Tessmann off the roster.