Cavan Sullivan, 17, chipped Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel from 35 yards to become the youngest goalscorer in US men's national team history, capping a 3-0 win in which Mauricio Pochettino fielded a lineup with an average age of 23 years and 25 days. Julian Hall has now scored in all three of his appearances, while Chris Richards says the young group has 'a bit of swag' about them.
Mauricio Pochettino has called in 13 players yet to debut for the United States men’s national team, headlined by 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan. The Guardian’s camp guide breaks down the newcomers from goalkeepers Diego Kochen and Brian Schwake to defenders Frankie Westfield, Neil Pierre and Peyton Miller, and midfielders Mathis Albert, Zavier Gozo and Adri Mehmeti.
Mauricio Pochettino has called 13 players without a senior USMNT appearance into camp, led by 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan. The group includes emerging prospects from MLS and Europe, with goalkeeper Diego Kochen, defenders Frankie Westfield and Neil Pierre, and attacking talents Mathis Albert, Zavier Gozo and Adri Mehmeti among the players drawing attention.
Dual-national defender Noahkai Banks has been named in Germany's U-21 squad, ending the USMNT's long pursuit of the FC Augsburg standout ahead of the 2026 World Cup.