Christian Pulisic asked the U.S. Soccer Federation to not play for the USMNT in the Gold Cup this summer and his wish was granted. MORE — USMNT roster in full for June friendlies, Gold Cup training camp Pulisic was not named to Mauricio Pochettino's roster ahead of the 2025 Gold Cup,

U.S. soccer sporting director Matt Crocker has offered some telling insight into Christian Pulisic absence from Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.

Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah, Antonee Robinson, Josh Sargent and Joe Scally will miss the CONCACAF Gold Cup, leaving the United States with a depleted roster for its last competitive soccer matches before the 2026 World Cup.