As preparations continue for the Concacaf Nations League finals this week, the U.S. men’s national soccer team staff pivoted briefly Monday to another regional tournament that begins in less than two weeks.
Balancing two competitions, interim coach B.J. Callaghan named 23 players to the Concacaf Gold Cup, a three-week, 16-team event June 24-July 16.
Because of scheduling demands, only five players will appear in both tournaments: goalkeepers Sean Johnson and Matt Turner, defender Miles Robinson, midfielder Alan Soñora and forward Alex Zendejas.
The Nations League squad is the unofficial “A” squad, featuring top players from European clubs, while 16 MLS players highlight the Gold Cup group.