As expected, the United States Gold Cup roster is mostly younger MLS players. Both Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan earned the nod from Bruce Arena. It will be Roldan’s first opportunity to wear the red, white and blue with the senior side. A single appearance will cap tie him — preventing future overtures from Guatemala and El Salvador, his parents’ countries of birth.
Clint Dempsey is not on the initial 23-man list, but can be added in between the Group Stage and the Knockout Round when CONCACAF allows up to six changes.