Steve Cherundolo names first U.S. U-23 roster on road to 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

Cherundolo names 23-player U-23 squad for Scotland and Ukraine friendlies, featuring six USMNT-capped players and eight European-based prospects on the path to 2028 LA Olympics.

Steve Cherundolo has named his first U.S. U-23 roster as head coach, selecting 23 players for upcoming matches against Scotland and Ukraine. The squad includes six players with senior USMNT call-ups, four of whom earned caps during the September/October international break, and features eight players based in Europe. Benjamin Cremaschi, a midfielder at Parma who competed in the 2024 Olympics, headlines the group and remains eligible for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

The roster spans goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards, with notable European-based talent including Luca Bombino (Stoke City), Robert Deziel Jr. (Legia Warszawa), Cole Campbell (SV 07 Elversberg), Andre Gitau (1FSV Mainz 05) and Marvin Dills (Eintracht Frankfurt). The squad will train at the Arthur M. Blank National Training Center alongside the senior USMNT, mirroring the setup used by the women's national team and allowing both Cherundolo and manager Mauricio Pochettino to evaluate their respective squads.

Cherundolo emphasized the importance of the camp: "We're very excited to bring this talented and polished group of players together and begin our journey toward the 2028 Olympic Games. Our first international matches will be a great opportunity to challenge ourselves, compete, and grow together as a team.