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Gregg Berhalter, who coached the U.S. Men’s National Team at the last World Cup, is now watching from the stands as his son Sebastian, 25, makes his own World Cup debut next month. Sebastian was a fan at the 2022 tournament — now he’s part of the squad. Also making his debut is 22-year-old MLS goalkeeper Chris Brady of the Chicago Fire, one of eight MLS players on the roster. Both Sebastian and Chris are among 13 players who rose through MLS youth academies. Berhalter, who played in two World Cups himself, praised Chris’s growth and celebrated the chance for young talent. He recalls how he once brought in young stars like Pulisic and McKennie — now veterans — whose experience will be vital for the team’s home-grown ambitions this summer. New coach Mauricio Pochettino unveiled a 26-man roster with some surprising omissions, notably only four central midfielders — a clear tactical choice. Berhalter noted Pochettino’s decision to email rather than call players who didn’t make the cut — a personal preference, he says. The U.S. team has a couple of friendlies before the World Cup kicks off in two weeks.

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