Pulisic back, McKennie out: Pochettino calls up experimental USMNT roster for September friendlies

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Mauricio Pochettino has named the U.S. men’s national team roster for September’s friendlies and he has called in an experimental lineup heavy on fringe players and light on high-profile veterans.Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Chris Richards and Tim Weah headline the 22-player roster selected for the USMNT’s friendlies in September against South Korea and Japan. Pochettino called up a roster heavy on MLS players (12) and light on veterans (just seven players with 30+ caps).Jonathan Klinsmann headlines the list of four uncapped players on the squad, alongside Roman Celentano, Noahkai Banks and Tristan Blackmon.Antonee Robinson, Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi were all left out of the squad despite all three making their returns from injury last weekend.Weston McKennie is the most high-profile omission, with Haji Wright, Matt Turner, Yunus Musah and Joe Scally among the notable absences.The USMNT takes on South Korea in Harrison, New Jersey on Sept. 6 before taking on Japan in Columbus, Ohio on Sept. 9.Here is the full USMNT roster:GOALKEEPERS (3): Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati; 0/0), Matt Freese (New York City FC; 7/0), Jonathan Klinsmann (Cesena/ITA; 0/0) DEFENDERS (8): Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew; 10/1), Noahkai Banks (FC Augsburg/GER; 0/0), Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps/CAN; 0/0), Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 33/2), Alex Freeman (Orlando City; 7/0), Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union; 1/0), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC; 74/1), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/ENG; 31/3) MIDFIELDERS (6): Tyler Adams (Bournemouth/ENG; 50/2), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps/CAN; 6/0), Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC; 31/1), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake; 12/3), Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo; 11/2), Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew; 1/0) FORWARDS (5): Damion Downs (Southampton/ENG; 5/0), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan/ITA; 78/32) Josh Sargent (Norwich/ENG; 28/5), Tim Weah (Marseille/FRA; 44/7),  Alex Zendejas (Club América/MEX; 11/1)What do you think of the roster? Who is the most glaring omission? Who is the most surprising inclusion? Who are you happy to see get a call-up?Share your thoughts below.