The U.S. men’s national team roster for the World Cup is out, and Gregg Berhalter had some tough choices to make.
While the most stunning news comes in goal, Berhalter left at least one strong candidate out in every position group. The USMNT boss had to deliver bad news to center backs, wingers, strikers, fullbacks, and attacking midfielders.
Some choices came down to injuries, while others may relate to tactical preferences. In at least one case, Berhalter openly stated that the choice boiled down to form.
Here are the six most notable snubs in the squad heading to Qatar.