AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic and Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie headline a 26-strong squad named Thursday by USA manager Mauricio Pochettino for two October friendlies.

McKennie, who hasn't played for the United States since March as Pochettino opted to run the rule over less tested players, is among several key returnees.

That includes Fulham defender Antonee Robinson, who is poised to make his first appearance of the year after recovering from a spate of injuries.

Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers and Lyon midfielder Tanner Tessmann are also back as Pochettino called in 15 players who were not part of his September training camp.

The United States will host Ecuador in a friendly in Austin, Texas, on October 10. Four days later they will play Australia in Commerce City

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