A new chapter has begun for the USMNT as the squad prepares for its first matches following the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil. Poised to begin his first full cycle after agreeing to a new contract earlier this summer, head coach Mauricio Pochettino will be looking to continue to strengthen the player pool while giving a fresh wave of young talent a chance to train and compete alongside World Cup veterans.
That mindset is shown in the 28-player roster for the four international matches that features 13 uncapped players with an average age of 19 years and six months. Nearly all of these players have experience with the U.S. Youth National Teams and will be eligible for upcoming youth international tournaments, including the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Here’s a look at all 13 uncapped players who could potentially make their senior debut this camp:
After a short stint with the LA Galaxy Academy, Albert moved abroad to compete with German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund’s youth teams in 2024. The midfielder made his debut with the senior team earlier this year to become the youngest American to play in the Bundesliga, a feat previously held by USMNT forward Gio Reyna. Albert has competed with the U.S. Youth National Teams across various age groups, including at the 2025 U-17 FIFA World Cup and most recently with the U-19 squad in March of this year.
Coming through the Atlanta United Academy, Campbell moved to Iceland in 2020 and began his professional career there at just 15 years old. The forward competed for many clubs across Europe – including Dortmund with Albert – before joining recently promoted German Bundesliga side SV Elversberg this summer. Campbell previously represented Iceland at the youth level before switching to the United States, where he has competed with the U-19, U-20 and U-23 MNT.
Orlando City SC forward Justin Ellis could earn his first cap at his club’s home venue when the USMNT faces Peru at Inter.co Stadium on Sept. 26. Ellis is enjoying a strong campaign with the Lions where he has recorded three goals and 11 assists across all competitions. The 19-year-old Homegrown player won the Golden Boot and was named MLS NEXT MVP when Orlando won the Generation adidas Cup in 2025. He most recently competed with the U-19 MNT in a camp this June.
The 19-year-old wingback made headlines earlier this summer after signing with English Premier League side Crystal Palace after a stellar season with MLS’s Real Salt Lake where he had six goals, four assists and was named an MLS All-Star. The Utah native joined the Real Salt Lake Academy in 2021 and made his professional debut two years later at just 16 years old. Gozo has earned multiple USYNT call-ups among various age groups and was a part of the squads for the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship and the 2025 U-20 World Cup.