U.S. Men’s Senior National Team (Over-40) Announces 33-Man Training Squad Ahead of 2026 World Cup

North Augusta, SC — The U.S. Men’s Senior National Team (Over-40) has officially announced its 33-man training squad as preparations continue for the 18th Senior (Over-40) World Cup, scheduled for June 1–6, 2026, in Thailand.

The team’s final pre-World Cup training camp will take place May 22–27, 2026, at the USMSNT Training Headquarters at Riverview Park in North Augusta, South Carolina. The camp will include intensive training sessions, comprehensive final player evaluations, and a series of high-level exhibition matches. These matches will be used to determine the final 25-man World Cup roster that will represent the United States in international competition.

“This camp is the final and most important stage of our selection process,” said David Jones, Head Coach and General Manager. “Every player selected has earned this opportunity through performance, commitment, and professionalism throughout the Player Identification cycle. The standards now rise even higher as we finalize the World Cup roster.”

The training squad reflects a nationwide pool of elite players, selected through a comprehensive, year-long Player Identification process drawing talent from across the United States.

33-Man Training Squad (Numerical Order):

1. Gregory Stellatos — Chicago, IL

2. Lucas Tickner — Alexandria, VA

3. Thomas Petykowski — Washington, DC

4. Jack Pocorobba — Chicago, IL

5. Kurt Hunt — Williamsburg, VA

6. Matt Lucas — Annapolis, MD

7. Luis Zamora — San Diego, CA

8. Tim Blodgett — Charlotte, NC

9. Ryan Miles — Nashville, TN

10. Robbie Davies — Kansas City, MO

11. Patrick Crawford — Severna Park, MD

12. Jimmy Connor — Vineland, NJ

13. Scott Balmos — St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (V.I.)

14. Omar Chavez — Joliet, IL

15. Mark Sterley — Snohomish, WA

16. Thomas Greenawalt — Philadelphia, PA

17. Carlos Perez — Chicago, IL

18. Dave Ortega — Pitman, NJ

19. Darren LaRocque — Elkridge, MD

20. Edgar Rivera — Chicago, IL

21. JJ Kovacovich — Milwaukee, WI

22. Carlos J. Astete-Poblet — Stockton, CA

23. Stephan Yurchak Jr. — Mullica Hill, NJ

24. Jimmy Stover — Nashville, TN

25. Ryan Schaeffer — Benicia, CA

26. Jeremy Moore — Charlotte, NC

27. Francisco Lopez — Tucson, AZ

28. Marcelo Abayay — Chicago, IL

29. David Schill — Boston, MA

30. Chris Forbes — San Antonio, TX

31. Antonio Pullido — Chicago, IL

32. Chris Nystrom — Raleigh, NC

33. Mike Lodge —  Mullica Hill, NJ

Technical & Medical Staff

• David Jones — Head Coach & General Manager (Graniteville, SC)

• Jeremiah Kirschman — Assistant Coach (Great Falls, MT)

• Josh Blodgett — Goalkeeper Coach (Apple Valley, CA)

• Dr. Sam Armitage — Team Doctor (Wilmington, NC)

• David Rivera — Physical Therapist (Chicago, IL)

• Simone Simaan — Chiropractor (Wilmington, NC)

• Demetris Lisenby — Medical Technician (Charlotte, NC)

• Debbie Smith — Administrative Manager (Wilmington, NC)

The U.S. Men’s Senior National Team (Over-40) congratulates all players selected to the training squad and thanks every athlete who participated in the Player Identification process. Final roster decisions will be announced following the conclusion of training camp and exhibition matches.

Media ContactDavid JonesHead Coach & General ManagerU.S. Men’s Senior National Team (Over-40)📞 561-441-1264🌐 www.usmsnt.com