USMNT roster takeaways: Goalkeeper competition a positive and why no Weston McKennie isn't a concern

McKennie has been given some time to reacclimate himself at Juventus after it looked like he'd be leaving

The U.S. men's national team seems eager to soft-launch a new era, even if the head coach they hope will lead them through it will not be on the touchline just yet.

As the wait for Mauricio Pochettino to officially take the reins continues, the USMNT roster for their September friendlies against Canada and New Zealand is an attempt to freshen things up as the countdown to the 2026 World Cup begins. Change was due after the USA's group stage exit at the Copa America and while the biggest shift will come with a new head coach, exploring the team's options in a wider player pool is a must with few competitive games on the schedule. Interim head coach Mikey Varas will have the chance to do just that this month and assist the national team as they aim to put the Copa America behind them.

As the USMNT's September camp gets underway, here are some takeaways from a new-look roster.