Has Mauricio Pochettino picked the right USMNT March squad?

With less than three months to the World Cup, Mauricio Pochettino has named a squad clearly aimed at competing in June. There are no experiments: only the injured Tyler Adams, Diego Luna and Haji Wright are absent, while Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi are finally fit together.

Gio Reyna’s inclusion has prompted debate. He has been out of the picture at Borussia Monchengladbach for months, but writers argue he can provide an attacking spark when needed and that Pochettino clearly believes he makes the team better. Noahkai Banks declining to join camp has raised concern over dual-national decisions.

One view suggests he could still choose the USMNT in time, while another warns that if a home World Cup won’t close the door on Germany his commitment looks conflicted and the situation may be 50-50. The camp should clarify a few spots: the third center-back role looks open and Mark McKenzie is in contention alongside Chris Richards and Tim Ream, while Patrick Agyemang and Tim Weah are among those who could push for minutes.

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