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Top 10 Valuable Players Missing from USMNT November Squad

The United States men’s national team is set to play two matches against Haiti this November in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals. Despite these important fixtures, several notable names were left off head coach Mauricio Pochettino's roster.

The USMNT is aiming to extend a winning streak that began with victories over Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada in September and October. Although Pochettino brought back some established stars like Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and Weston McKennie, other valuable players are surprisingly absent.

Most Valuable Players Excluded from November Roster

  • Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven) – $33.4 million: The striker returned from injury recently but was left out to allow more recovery time.
  • Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United) – $24.5 million: His exclusion is due to lackluster form, having started only three Premier League games this season.
  • Johnny Cardoso (Atlético Madrid) – $22.3 million: Just back from a thigh injury, explaining his absence.
  • Timothy Weah (Marseille) – $22.3 million: Omitted despite recent goal contributions.
  • Yunus Musah (AC Milan) – $20.1 million: Started eight Serie A games this season but failed to impress the coach.
  • Josh Sargent (Toronto FC) – $17.8 million: Not selected for this break.
  • Haji Wright (Coventry City) – $17.8 million: Out all season with a muscle injury.
  • Zavier Gozo (Crystal Palace) – $13.4 million: Limited to three appearances since his transfer.
  • Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) – $13.4 million: Surprisingly left out after a strong start at his club.
  • Tanner Tessmann (Lyon) – $11.1 million: Hasn’t appeared for USMNT since April despite starting recent matches for Lyon.

USMNT November Roster for Matches Against Haiti

  • Goalkeepers (3): Matt Freese (New York City FC), Diego Kochen (Lyngby), Brian Schwake (Nashville SC)
  • Defenders (9): Reed Baker-Whiting (Nashville), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse)*, Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven), Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Neil Pierre (Philadelphia Union), Bryan Reynolds (Rennes), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Auston Trusty (Celtic)
  • Midfielders (8): Tyler Adams (Bournemouth), Mathis Albert (Borussia Dortmund), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Santiago Castañeda (Paderborn), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Adri Mehmeti (Red Bull New York), Gio Reyna (Strasbourg), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen)
  • Forwards (5): Folarin Balogun (Monaco), Justin Ellis (Orlando City SC), Julian Hall (Red Bull New York), Christian Pulisic (Milan), Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union)

*Mark McKenzie replaces George Campbell due to a late injury.

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