Archive · 24 May 2025
Pochettino to Feature Young MLS Players in Upcoming Gold Cup
The US men's soccer team coach, Mauricio Pochettino, wants to give young players from the MLS a chance to play in the Gold Cup.
Because some of the team's regular players can't play due to rest or injuries, it's a good time to see if these younger players can step up.
Pochettino wants to build a team that can compete at the highest level, and the Gold Cup is a good opportunity to see how they play.
He will be choosing players based on their skills and performance, and the team will begin playing in the group stages on June 15.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino plans to give young MLS players opportunities in the 2025 Gold Cup.
Many key players are unavailable due to rest, injuries, and club commitments.
Pochettino sees the tournament as a chance to test domestic talent.
The 27-man training camp includes 16 MLS-based players.
The tournament is considered a building block towards the 2026 World Cup.
- Who
- Mauricio Pochettino and young MLS players.
- What
- Pochettino plans to give young MLS players a chance in the upcoming Gold Cup.
- When
- The 2025 Gold Cup, beginning June 15.
- Where
- U.S.
- Why
- To build a competitive team for the 2026 World Cup and to evaluate talent.
- Coach
- Mauricio Pochettino
- Tournament
- 2025 Gold Cup
- Focus
- Young MLS Players
- Key Players Unavailable
- Due to injury, rest and Club World Cup
- Training Camp Roster
- 27-man