# Steve Cherundolo Names First U.S. U-23 Roster on Road to 2028 Olympics
The U.S. men’s under-23 national team has taken its first step toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, with head coach Steve Cherundolo naming a 23-player roster for upcoming matches against Scotland and Ukraine.
The squad blends emerging talent with international experience. Six players have received senior U.S. men’s national team call-ups, and four earned caps during the September and October international window. Eight players are based with clubs in Europe.
## Experienced U.S. U-23 Squad Begins Olympic Preparation
Parma midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi is among the most experienced names in the group. He represented the United States at the 2024 Olympics and remains eligible for the 2028 tournament.
Cherundolo said the camp will help the team establish its identity and build a foundation for the Olympic cycle. The matches against Scotland and Ukraine will also give the coaching staff an early opportunity to assess the group against international opposition.
The U-23 players will begin camp alongside the senior national team at the Arthur M. Blank National Training Center. The shared setting creates opportunities for coaches Cherundolo and Mauricio Pochettino to observe both squads, while supporting coordination between the youth and senior programs.
## Roster Offers Competition Across Every Position
The roster includes three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders and six forwards. With competition for places expected to intensify as the 2028 Olympics approach, the first camp is an early chance for players to make an impression.
The Olympic tournament permits three overage players on each 23-man roster, adding another layer to the selection process. For now, Cherundolo’s focus is on evaluating the available U.S. U-23 talent and building a cohesive team.
## Full U.S. U-23 Roster
### Goalkeepers
– Julian Eyestone — Rotherham United (England); Dallas, Texas
– Duran Ferree — San Diego FC; San Diego, California
– Andrew Rick — Philadelphia Union; Berwyn, Pennsylvania
### Defenders
– Luca Bombino — Stoke City (England); Saugus, California
– Robert Deziel Jr. — Legia Warszawa (Poland); West Palm Beach, Florida
– Tate Johnson — Vancouver Whitecaps FC; Tampa, Florida
– Ethan Kohler — New England Revolution; Campbell, California
– Drew Murray — WSG Tirol (Austria); San Jose, California
– Nolan Norris — FC Dallas; Fort Worth, Texas
– Frankie Westfield — Philadelphia Union; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
– Joshua Wynder — New England Revolution; Louisville, Kentucky
### Midfielders
– Snyder Brunell — Seattle Sounders FC; Kirkland, Washington
– Matthew Corcoran — Nashville SC; Dallas, Texas
– Benjamin Cremaschi — Parma Calcio 1913 (Italy); Key Biscayne, Florida
– Taha Habroune — Columbus Crew; Columbus, Ohio
– Brooklyn Raines — New England Revolution; Chicago, Illinois
– Niko Tsakiris — San Jose Earthquakes; Saratoga, California
### Forwards
– Cole Campbell — SV 07 Elversberg (Germany); Peachtree City, Georgia
– Damion Downs — St. Louis City SC; Schwebenried, Germany
– Sebastian Gomez — Seattle Sounders FC; Seattle, Washington
– Andre Gitau — 1. FSV Mainz 05 (Germany); Richmond, Texas
– Marvin Dills — Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany); Frankfurt, Germany
– David Vazquez — San Diego FC; Los Angeles, California
## First Test on the Road to Los Angeles
Cherundolo’s first U-23 camp marks the start of a long evaluation period leading to the 2028 Olympics. The Scotland and Ukraine matches will offer an initial look at how the young U.S. squad performs together and how players respond to the demands of international competition.