Steve Cherundolo has named his first roster as head coach of the United States U-23 men's national team, marking the beginning of the program's journey toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The 23-player squad will gather for a training camp and matches against Scotland and Ukraine.
Cherundolo emphasized the importance of establishing an identity and building a foundation. "We're very excited to bring this talented and polished group of players together and begin our journey toward the 2028 Olympic Games," he said. "We're eager to get to work, establish our identity and build a strong foundation for what lies ahead. Our first international matches will be a great opportunity to challenge ourselves, compete, and grow together as a team."
The roster features a blend of domestic and international experience. Eight players are based abroad, and six have received senior national team call-ups, with four earning caps during the recent September/October international window. Midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi, who plays for Parma in Italy, was part of the 2024 Olympic squad and remains eligible for 2028.
The squad will train alongside the senior men's national team at the Arthur M. Blank National Training Center, mirroring the setup used by the U.S. women's national team. This arrangement allows both Cherundolo and senior team coach Mauricio Pochettino to oversee each squad, with potential player movement between the two groups given the youthfulness of the senior side.
Roster Breakdown
Goalkeepers (3): Julian Eyestone (Rotherham United/ENG), Duran Ferree (San Diego FC), Andrew Rick (Philadelphia Union).
Defenders (8): Luca Bombino (Stoke City/ENG), Robert Deziel Jr. (Legia Warszawa/POL), Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Ethan Kohler (New England Revolution), Drew Murray (WSG Tirol/AUT), Nolan Norris (FC Dallas), Frankie Westfield (Philadelphia Union), Joshua Wynder (New England Revolution).
Midfielders (6): Snyder Brunell (Seattle Sounders FC), Matthew Corcoran (Nashville SC), Benjamin Cremaschi (Parma Calcio 1913/ITA), Taha Habroune (Columbus Crew), Brooklyn Raines (New England Revolution), Niko Tsakiris (San Jose Earthquakes).
Forwards (6): Cole Campbell (SV 07 Elversberg/GER), Damion Downs (St. Louis City SC), Sebastian Gomez (Seattle Sounders FC), Andre Gitau (1FSV Mainz 05/GER), Marvin Dills (Eintracht Frankfurt/GER), David Vazquez (San Diego FC).
With three overage slots available for the 23-man Olympic tournament roster, competition for places is expected to be intense as the U-23 program builds toward 2028.
