It’s a compliment to Sullivan and Harriel's talents, but it might also be a reflection of the national team’s bigger issues. Dest joins a long list of stars who are injured or out for other reasons.

Nate Harriel and Quinn Sullivan made the cut on Thursday for the United States squad at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Both Union players were included in coach Mauricio Pochettino’s roster for the championship of North and Central America this summer, the final competitive matches the U.S. will play before next summer’s World Cup.