Christian Pulisic has been named in the U.S. squad for the friendly matches against South Korea and Japan after skipping the CONCACAF Gold Cup, but Weston McKennie has been omitted from coach Mauricio Pochettino's 22-player roster.

Winger Pulisic, who played 50 games for AC Milan last season, opted out of the Gold Cup to rest and recover — a decision that drew criticism from former U.S. stalwarts Landon Donovan and Alexi Lalas.

The U.S. lost 2-1 to Mexico in the Gold Cup final in July.

Midfielder McKennie, who was unavailable for the Gold Cup due to Juventus' participation in the Club World Cup, remains absent from the U.S. squad. Fulham left back Antonee Robinson is also missing as he continues his return to fitness following an injury.

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