Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will host both warm-up games. The players reported for duty on Sunday March 22.
This is Pochettino's 27-man USMNT roster for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal
The USMNT begin limbering up for this summer’s World Cup final with a couple of friendiy games against teams that will put Mauricio Pochettino’s men to the test and give the coach a clearer idea of the level his players are at.
Two top quality European rivals: Belgium, currently ninth in the FIFA world ranking and Portugal, ranked sixth - teams which the Stars and Stripes have faced several times in the past in both official and unofficial competition.
Chris Richards is prepared to create a legacy in 2026.#USMNT x @BankofAmerica pic.twitter.com/oE5yNmPCU1
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) March 18, 2026
It will be the first time the USMNT have been in action since November’s games against Paraguay and Uruguay. Pochettino has named 27 players in his squad list, with a few changes to his last list. Notable omissions include: Sergiño Dest, Tyler Adams, Diego Luna and Haji Wright.
Poch has experimented heavily with his side over the past year - in the 18 games the USMNT played in 2025, 56 players earned at least one cap with Patrick Agyemang, Max Arfsten, Sebastian Berhalter, Alex Freeman and Matt Freese all making their senior debuts.
In this latest roster, only two players have yet to debut at senior level - Chris Brady and Roman Celentano. Both goalkeepers have appeared in the lower categories - this is Brady’s fourth call-up, Celentano has been included in four previous lists but remained on the bench each time.
Repping the red, white, and blue 🇺🇸
— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) March 17, 2026
Homegrown goalkeeper Chris Brady has been called up to the @USMNT for training camp during the FIFA International Window in March. #cf97 pic.twitter.com/m3ykTTVzma
Pochettino’s rotation
“We have spent the last 18 months developing the player pool so we can be prepared to make the correct decisions for the World Cup roster, and this is another valuable opportunity,” Pochettino explained. “We must treat these games like they are a part of the World Cup, and what is most important is that the players bring the right mentality and commitment to the group.”
Players are expected to report for duty at the team’s camp in Atlanta on Sunday March 22.
USMNT roster: March 2026 friendlies
Goalkeepers: Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati), Matt Freese (New York City FC), Matt Turner (New England Revolution)
Defenders: Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Auston Trusty (Celtic)
Midfielders: Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Johnny Cardoso (Atlético Madrid), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough), Gio Reyna (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders), Tanner Tessmann (Olympique Lyon); Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen)
Forwards: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United); Patrick Agyemang (Derby County), Folarin Balogun (Monaco), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Tim Weah (Olympique Marseille).
A massive March awaits.
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) March 17, 2026
Mauricio Pochettino has selected his 27-man roster for upcoming matches against Belgium and Portugal!#NeverChaseReality | @ATT pic.twitter.com/7dBd73E2oL
March friendlies: date, kick-off time and how to watch
The USMNT take on Belgium at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday March 28 with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT. The game will be aired live on TNT, HBO MAX, Telemundo, Universo and Peacock.
Three days later, Cristiano Ronald’s Portugal are the guests at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The game will kick off at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT and will be shown on TNT, truTV, HBO MAX, Telemundo, Universo and Peacock.
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