For the first time in eight years, the U.S. men’s national team will take the field in the World Cup. And it’s going to be a far different team than what fans saw in 2014 in Brazil.
The days of Clint Dempsey, Michael Bradley and Tim Howard are in the distant past as the USMNT heads to Qatar with its youngest and most talented collection of players — though the team did struggle in two pre-World Cup friendlies against Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Head coach Gregg Berhalter announced his 26-player roster on Wednesday. And while there were a few surprises, the USMNT will be close to full strength when it takes on Wales on Nov. 21.
Here are the 26 players who will be heading to Qatar.