USA roster: 11 MLS players called for Paraguay, Uruguay friendlies | OneFootball

By MLSsoccer staff

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino has named 11 MLS players to his 25-man roster for November friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay, continuing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

GOALKEEPERS (4)

DEFENDERS (9)

MIDFIELDERS (7)

FORWARDS (5)

MLS call-ups are bolded above.

November friendlies

This is the USMNT's last camp of 2025, providing another opportunity to impress ahead of next summer's World Cup that they'll co-host alongside Canada and Mexico.

November's opponents represent strong tests, as both Paraguay and Uruguay are among the 28 nations already qualified for the expanded tournament. They finished sixth and fourth, respectively, in South American qualifiers.

The USMNT, who are coming off a 2-1 comeback win over Australia last month, open the November window at the Philadelphia Union's Subaru Park. They'll then head to Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

MLS call-ups

Fresh off MLS Best XI selections, defender Alex Freeman (Orlando City) and midfielders Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) and Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) earned call-ups. Freeman was also named the 2025 MLS Young Player of the Year.

Goalkeeper Matt Freese (New York City FC), defender Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) and forward Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake) remain key pieces under Pochettino.

That trio was part of the USMNT's runner-up squad at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, as were veteran center backs Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) and Tim Ream (Charlotte FC).

Columbus midfielder Sean Zawadzki is back after missing out on the Gold Cup due to injury.

MLS alums

Of the 14 players based in Europe, 11 are either MLS homegrown exports or have spent time in an MLS academy.

New York Red Bulls product Tyler Adams leads is enjoying a strong season for English Premier League side Bournemouth. Philadelphia Union alum Brenden Aaronson (Leeds) is also playing consistently in the EPL.

FC Dallas alums Ricardo Pepi (PSV) and Tanner Tessmann (Lyon) have started well in the Eredivisie and Ligue 1, respectively.

New York City FC academy products Joe Scally and Gio Reyna return; they're currently teammates at German Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach.