As the USMNT will play Mexico in the 2025 Gold Cup final, one name is noticeably missing from the squad sheet: Christian Pulisic. Pulisic’s absence has fueled plenty of discussion online, especially given the rise of young stars like Diego Luna - who's wearing the number 10 in Pulisic's absence.

Mauricio Pochettino will face his toughest competitive task yet with the USMNT as they take on the defending Gold Cup champions, Mexico, in the 2025 Gold Cup Final. The USMNT will be without key players who will likely be a part of the final roster for the World Cup,

USA are set to clash with Mexico in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup final. While the team has delivered solid performances throughout the tournament, the spotlight remains on the absence of star player Christian Pulisic.