Jackson Yueill joins USMNT roster for knockout stage of Concacaf Gold Cup
CHICAGO – Jackson Yueill has been added to the USMNT roster for the knockout stage of the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup. The San Jose Earthquakes midfielder reported to Charlotte last night, replacing the injured Alan Soñora, who was diagnosed with a right hamstring strain.
Yueill, 26, has played 16 times for the United States and was part of the team that captured the 2021 Gold Cup title. Per tournament regulations which does not allow duplicate numbers, he will wear the No. 24 jersey.
Finishing first in Group A after scoring the most goals in Gold Cup group play in team history, the USMNT advanced to the quarterfinals to face Canada on Sunday, July 9, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET and the match will be broadcast live on FS1, Univision and TUDN. Live Spanish-language audio for the match will be available on Fútbol de Primera radio platforms.
USMNT ROSTER BY POSITION (CLUB/COUNTRY; CAPS/GOALS)
GOALKEEPERS (3): 18-Sean Johnson (Toronto FC/CAN; 13/0), 23-Gaga Slonina (Chelsea/ENG; 1/0), 1-Matt Turner (Arsenal/ENG; 30/0)
DEFENDERS (8): 15-DeJuan Jones (New England Revolution; 4/0), 3-Aaron Long (LAFC; 33/3), 4-Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati; 26/1), 20-Jalen Neal (LA Galaxy; 5/0), 5-Bryan Reynolds (Roma/ITA; 5/1), 12-Miles Robinson (Atlanta United; 23/3), 21-John Tolkin (New York Red Bulls; 2/0), 2-DeAndre Yedlin (Inter Miami; 80/0)
MIDFIELDERS (6): 6-Gianluca Busio (Venezia/ITA; 11/1), 14-Djordje Mihailovic (AZ Alkmaar/NED; 9/3), 16-Aidan Morris (Columbus Crew; 4/0), 10-Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders; 35/0), 8-James Sands (New York City FC; 11/0), 24-Jackson Yueill (San Jose Earthquakes; 16/0)
FORWARDS (6): 11-Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes; 6/1), 9-Jesús Ferreira (FC Dallas; 21/14), 22-Julian Gressel (Vancouver Whitecaps/CAN; 4/0), 13-Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders; 53/11), 19-Brandon Vazquez (FC Cincinnati; 6/3), 17-Alex Zendejas (Club América/MEX; 6/1)
