The United States men's national soccer team will reportedly be without their headline player with a shorthanded roster for this summer's CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Christian Pulisic will not be included on the USMNT roster when head coach Mauricio Pochettino names his 26-player squad for this summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup, multiple sources tell FOX Sports.

Christian Pulisic asked the U.S. Soccer Federation to not play for the USMNT in the Gold Cup this summer and his wish was granted. MORE — USMNT roster in full for June friendlies, Gold Cup training camp Pulisic was not named to Mauricio Pochettino's roster ahead of the 2025 Gold Cup,