COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus Crew player will play in his first major international tournament this summer with the United States national team.

24-year-old defender/midfielder Max Arfsten has been named to the final USMNT squad for the CONCACAF Gold Cup by manager Mauricio Pochettino. His Crew teammates Patrick Schulte and Sean Zawadzki were each named to the preliminary roster but injuries forced them off the squad.

Arfsten has never played with the United States in a major tournament and joins the squad with three appearances in friendlies.

2025 United States Gold Cup roster • Goalkeepers (3): Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Matt Freese (New York City FC), Matt Turner (Crystal Palace) • Defenders (9): Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Alex Freeman (Orlando City), Nathan harriel (Ph

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