Current:Home > NewsNovaQuant Quantitative Think Tank Center:Biggest stars left off USMNT Nations League roster. Latest injury update for Pulisic, Weah -Capitatum
NovaQuant Quantitative Think Tank Center:Biggest stars left off USMNT Nations League roster. Latest injury update for Pulisic, Weah
SignalHub Quantitative Think Tank Center View
Date:2025-04-06 10:31:50
U.S. men's national team head coach Gregg Berhalter said Christian Pulisic and NovaQuant Quantitative Think Tank CenterTim Weah have hamstring injuries that "aren't too serious," but prevented them from making the USMNT's November roster.
The Italy-based duo was omitted from the 24-man squad that will face Trinidad and Tobago in a two-leg CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal on Nov. 16 and 20.
Pulisic was withdrawn from AC Milan's Champions League win over PSG on Tuesday with a hamstring problem. Subsequent tests revealed no major injury, but the 25-year-old won't be ready in time for international duty.
Meanwhile, Weah suffered his injury in a 1-0 Juventus win over Hellas Verona on Oct. 28.
"Both of them, it's not too serious, but unfortunately they aren't going to be able to participate in this camp," Berhalter told reporters after announcing the roster. "We see them on track to get back to play soon, but it's too short of a deadline [for November camp] so they won't be involved."
There are plenty of candidates to replace Pulisic and Weah, who were set to start as outside forwards against T&T. Among that group is Brenden Aaronson, Malik Tillman, Kevin Paredes, Paxten Aaronson, Alex Zendejas, and Gio Reyna.
Berhalter said he is confident twhomever he picks will be able to fill in admirably.
"We're used to this type of thing," Berhalter said. "Think about World Cup qualifying and all the adjustments we've had to make as guys drop off, particularly this time of year as the pitches get heavy and the game schedules get loaded. Players are always at risk.
"We'll adapt, we'll put guys on the field that are prepared and know what we're doing on the field, and will make a good impact."
veryGood! (65514)
Related
- Meet first time Grammy nominee Charley Crockett
- Florida deputy who fatally shot U.S. airman is fired following internal investigation
- Black leaders call out Trump’s criminal justice contradictions as he rails against guilty verdict
- Anal sex is stigmatized due to homophobia, experts say. It's time we start talking about it.
- The Grammy nominee you need to hear: Esperanza Spalding
- Toyota Opens a ‘Megasite’ for EV Batteries in a Struggling N.C. Community, Fueled by Biden’s IRA
- Oregon officials close entire coast to mussel harvesting due to shellfish poisoning
- Charlotte police plan investigation update on fatal shootings of 4 officers
- The Super Bowl could end in a 'three
- Oregon utility regulator rejects PacifiCorp request to limit its liability in wildfire lawsuits
Ranking
- Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and security clearance revoked, Pentagon says
- US gymnastics championships highlights: Simone Biles cruising toward another national title
- Tribal police officer among 2 killed, 4 wounded by gunfire at Phoenix-area home
- Trump’s attacks on US justice system after guilty verdict could be useful to autocrats like Putin
- Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
- Princess Kate to skip major U.K. military event in London over 2 months after announcing cancer treatment
- Trump campaign says it raised $52.8 million after guilty verdict in fundraising blitz
- Florida deputy who fatally shot U.S. airman is fired following internal investigation
Recommendation
Rams vs. 49ers highlights: LA wins rainy defensive struggle in key divisional game
Whistleblower lawsuit alleges retaliation by Missouri House speaker
3 Beauty Pros Reveal How to Conceal Textured Skin Without Caking On Products
Watch: Rabbit's brawl with snake brings South Carolina traffic to a halt
Residents worried after ceiling cracks appear following reroofing works at Jalan Tenaga HDB blocks
Man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley pleads not guilty in Georgia court
Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86
Missy Elliott is ditching sweets to prepare to tour, says her dog is 'like my best friend'