Pulishch is returning to the US squad, but Mckennie is absent

• Pulishch is returning to the US squad after the absence of the Golden Cube
• Mckennie is not included in the squad due to limited playing time
• In the squad are new players, including Jonas Klinsmann, son of the former coach

The head coach of the US men's national team, Mauricio Pochettino, announced his squad for the friendly matches against South Korea and Japan. In the squad – the return of Christian Pulishch, who missed the Golden Cube due to injury, however Weston Mckennie did not make the list.

Pulishch is returning after criticism for missing the Golden Cube, which sparked discussions about his status in the team. Mckennie, who also missed the Golden Cube, has not been included in the squad due to limited playing time in Juventus.

Among other absentees are Giovanni Reyna and Matt Turner, who did not make the list due to club changes. Meanwhile, the squad has new faces, such as Jonas Klinsmann, son of the former national team coach.

The US national team will play against South Korea on June 6 in Harrison, New Jersey, and on June 10 – against Japan in Columbus, Ohio.

The squad of the US national team for the friendly matches: Goalkeepers: Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati), Matt Freese (New York City FC), Jonas Klinsmann (Cesena). Defenders: Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Noahkay Benks (FC Augsburg), Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps), Sergey Dest (PSV Eindhoven), Alex Friman (Orlando City), Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace). Midfielders: Tyler Adams (Bournemouth), Sebastian Berghalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Luka de la Torre (San Diego FC), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake), Jake Magklyn (Houston Dynamo), Sean Zavadski (Columbus Crew). Forwards: Damon Downs (Southampton), Christian Pulishch (AC Milan), Josh Sargeant (Norwich), Tim Weah (Marseille), Alex Zendeyas (Club América).

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