Adams and Reyna return to USA fold for first time under Pochettino

Former United States captain Tyler Adams has returned to the fold for the first time under Mauricio Pochettino, with Giovanni Reyna also included for the CONCACAF Nations League finals.

Adams wore the captain’s armband as the USA made the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup under Gregg Berhalter, but a series of injuries have limited his impact since then.

He started all three games as the USA suffered a humiliating group-stage exit from the Copa America last year, then required back surgery and missed the start of the Premier League season.

But he has impressed since returning to fitness as Bournemouth chase European qualification, and he will be involved when the USA host Panama in the Nations League semi-finals on March 20.

The winner of that tie will then face Canada or Mexico in the final three days later.

Reyna has also been called up by Pochettino for the first time, despite struggling for regular minutes with Borussia Dortmund this campaign.

Former boss Berhalter previously revealed Reyna had narrowly avoided being exiled from the USA’s World Cup squad due to a lack of commitment.

Following a public spat between his mother, Danielle Reyna, and Berhalter, Reyna was recalled for the 2023 Nations League and assisted both goals in the USA’s final win over Canada.

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United States squad: Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew), Zack Steffen (Colorado Rapids), Matt Turner (Crystal Palace); Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic), Marlon Fossey (Standard Liege), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Joe Scally (Borussia Moenchengladbach), Auston Trusty (Celtic); Tyler Adams (Bournemouth), Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund), Tanner Tessmann (Lyon); Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC), Yunus Musah (AC Milan), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Josh Sargent (Norwich City), Tim Weah (Juventus), Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps).