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The United States men's national team is set to face unexpected 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents Haiti twice this November, though several of the country's top players have been left out of Mauricio Pochettino's latest squad selection.
The Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal serves as the backdrop for this upcoming challenge to the USMNT's character, as the side looks to extend a four-game winning run that kicked off with friendly wins over Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada throughout September and October.
Pochettino fielded a young squad for those low-stakes fixtures, and while many of his more experienced players have been recalled for the two-legged tie against Haiti, a number of notable names remain conspicuously absent.
With that in mind—and with data courtesy of Transfermarkt—here are the most valuable players who will sit out USMNT duty this month.
The 10 Most Valuable Players Omitted From USMNT Roster
Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun and Weston McKennie are among the prominent names recalled after being rested during the previous international window, yet they won't be joined in the 25-man squad by Ricardo Pepi.
The PSV Eindhoven forward only recently made his return from injury, featuring as a substitute in each of the Dutch side's last three outings following a month on the sidelines. Pochettino confirmed the striker's absence is due to the need for additional recovery time.
Pochettino will be without the $33.4 million-valued forward, and he's also chosen to leave out another $24.5 million talent in Brenden Aaronson. Concerning for the Leeds United midfielder, his exclusion isn't injury-related—it's simply a result of a disappointing run of form that has seen him start only three Premier League matches this season.
Both valued at $22.3 million, Johnny Cardoso and Timothy Weah will also miss the Haiti fixtures. The Atlético Madrid midfielder only returned from a thigh problem against Barcelona on Sunday, which accounts for his absence, while Weah has been left out despite contributing to several goals in recent weeks with Marseille.
Weah will miss the opportunity to add to his 53 international appearances, and Yunus Musah will close out the calendar year on 50 caps after also being overlooked. The $20.1 million AC Milan midfielder has started eight Serie A matches this season, but has seemingly not done enough to earn Pochettino's approval.
Two strikers each valued at $17.8 million are also missing from the squad. Toronto FC's Josh Sargent has been passed over, while Coventry City's Haji Wright has been sidelined throughout the entire current campaign with a muscle injury and has yet to return to action.
Zavier Gozo has managed only a peripheral role at Crystal Palace since his summer move, totaling just three appearances. The youngster, valued at $13.4 million, has predictably been left out, though Aidan Morris—who carries the same valuation—is a more surprising omission given his strong start at Middlesbrough.
Tanner Tessmann also misses out, having not featured for the USMNT since April. Despite starting Lyon's last four matches, that form hasn't been sufficient to earn him a recall.
Player | Club | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
Ricardo Pepi | PSV Eindhoven | $33.4 million |
Brenden Aaronson | Leeds United | $24.5 million |
Johnny Cardoso | Atlético Madrid | $22.3 million |
Timothy Weah | Marseille | $22.3 million |
Yunus Musah | AC Milan | $20.1 million |
Josh Sargent | Toronto FC | $17.8 million |
Haji Wright | Coventry City | $17.8 million |
Zavier Gozo | Crystal Palace | $13.4 million |
Aidan Morris | Middlesbrough | $13.4 million |
Tanner Tessmann | Lyon | $11.1 million |
USMNT Roster for Matches Against Haiti
Right back into it in Red White & Blue. 🇺🇸
Mauricio Pochettino has called in 25 players for our November camp and pair of @CNationsLeague quarterfinal matches against Haiti!#USMNT x @ouraring pic.twitter.com/qwZu0R9J23
Goalkeepers (3)
Defenders (9)
Midfielders (8)
Forwards (5)
*Replaces George Campbell due to a late injury