When Will the USMNT Announce Their Gold Cup Roster? | OneFootball

The U.S. men's national team preliminary roster for the Concacaf Gold Cup was released Monday including the likes of Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, Sergiño Dest, Tyler Adams and Antonee Robinson. The 60-player roster will be cut down to a final 26 on June 4 before the tournament begins.

Left off the list because of FIFA Club World Cup competing club restrictions were Gio Reyna, Weston McKennie and Tim Weah.

The USMNT are tasked with not only lifting the cup, but in doing so erasing the taste left in fans' mouths after a horrific Concacaf Nations League showing. Losses to Mexico and Canada in the semifinals and third place match respectively spurred conversations of a lack of effort, heart and determination. See no further than Alexi Lalas's recent comments on the team's new jersey.

The USMNT face Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago and Saudi Arabia in group play. Anything other than topping their group will be looked at as a disappointment. Once the knockout stage begins, fans want to see passionate performances. They want to see their team care about the badge on the front of the shirt. Even if they come up short, first and foremost they must leave it all on the pitch by the final whistle.

Recurring stars need to rise to the occasion, but as well up-and-coming MLS players have a big opportunity to impress head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Fans will have an added eye on the final roster to see who makes the cut from North America.

Take a look at the USMNT preliminary roster for the Gold Cup below.

USMNT Concacaf Gold Cup Preliminary Roster

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards