For the most part, Gregg Berhalter knows who he will take to Qatar for the World Cup in November. Barring injuries, his U.S. men’s national soccer team will include the likes of Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams. Many of the other 20-plus slots are largely set, as well.
But with six months until the tournament opener in Doha, Berhalter indicated through his roster selections Friday for an approaching camp and four matches that he has left the door open to long-lost candidates while continuing to strengthen bonds among his regulars.
The 27-man delegation for the next-to-last in-season gathering before the World Cup includes forward Haji Wright, defender Cameron Carter-Vickers, and midfielders Djordje Mihailovic and Malik Tillman.