The United States Men’s National Team has three important matches coming up next week, and head coach Gregg Berhalter is calling in a big squad. Today, the 27-man USMNT roster was released for World Cup qualifiers against Jamaica in Austin, an away match in Panama, and closing out in Columbus against Costa Rica.
With two matches at home and one on the road against Panama, Berhalter had to bring in a bigger roster. Part of the reason behind it is the United Kingdom’s placing of Panama on their Covid “red list,” which means that all players who play there would need to quarantine for 10 days upon return, regardless of vaccination status.