There will always be a few snubs from any U.S. men’s national team roster, but rarely are they as meaningful as these ones.
Head coach Gregg Berhalter has insisted that the non-injured players who didn’t make his 26-man roster for September’s friendlies still have a shot to make the World Cup squad.
But it will be tough.
This is the last chance to impress Berhalter before the World Cup, so barring injuries or a real turn of form at club level, the following players are likely to be watching the USMNT on TV in Qatar.
Let’s get to the biggest omissions from the USMNT September roster.