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Top 10 Valuable USMNT Players Missing from November Roster

The United States men’s national team is set to meet Haiti twice this November in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals, but Mauricio Pochettino’s squad misses some notable names. The team aims to build on a four-match winning streak from recent friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada.

Although many key players returned for this double-header after resting during the last break, several valuable talents were left off the 25-man roster. Using data from Transfermarkt, here are the top 10 most valuable USMNT players absent from the lineup.

Notable Players Excluded from USMNT Squad

  • Ricardo Pepi: The PSV Eindhoven forward, valued at $33.4 million, recently came back from injury but needs more time to fully recover.
  • Brenden Aaronson: The Leeds United midfielder, worth $24.5 million, missed out due to a dip in form and only three Premier League starts this season.
  • Johnny Cardoso: Atlético Madrid’s midfielder, valued at $22.3 million, just returned from a thigh injury sustained against Barcelona.
  • Timothy Weah: Despite several recent goal involvements with Marseille, this $22.3 million winger was excluded.
  • Yunus Musah: The AC Milan midfielder, worth $20.1 million, has started eight Serie A games this season but didn’t impress enough to be selected.
  • Josh Sargent: The Toronto FC striker, valued at $17.8 million, was not called up.
  • Haji Wright: Coventry City forward, also worth $17.8 million, remains out all season with a muscle injury.
  • Zavier Gozo: Crystal Palace’s young player, valued at $13.4 million, has had limited playtime since his transfer.
  • Aidan Morris: Sharing the same $13.4 million valuation, Morris’s omission is surprising given his strong start at Middlesbrough.
  • Tanner Tessmann: The Lyon midfielder, worth $11.1 million, hasn’t played for the USMNT since April despite starting four matches recently for his club.

Market Values and Clubs of Absent Players

  • 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 November Matches Against Haiti

Mauricio Pochettino selected 25 players for the upcoming camp and the two Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal games versus Haiti. Here’s the full list by position:

  • 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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