NEW YORK — The U.S. men’s soccer team’s World Cup roster unveiled by manager Gregg Berhalter on Wednesday had a lot of surprises — including one that stung one of the Philadelphia area’s top players.
While Brenden Aaronson and Christian Pulisic made the team, Zack Steffen was one of the biggest omissions from the 26-player group.
Berhalter made a late turn away from a goalkeeper he’s known and trusted for years. Ethan Horvath was picked instead, alongside the expected pair of presumed starter Matt Turner and Sean Johnson.