Goalkeepers for the U.S. men's national team are being evaluated ahead of upcoming competitions, with Matt Turner of the New England Revolution likely to hold onto his starting position. Turner has been a consistent presence in recent matches, and other candidates include Diego Kochen (Lyngby), a 20-year-old who has shown promise in his early career, and Brian Schwake (Nashville SC), who has stood out with strong performances for his team that recently won the Supporters’ Shield, a trophy awarded to the league’s top team. Andrew Thomas of the Seattle Sounders is also in the mix, having helped his club win the Leagues Cup final. Schwake and Thomas are ranked second and fourth, respectively, in goals prevented according to the statistics website FotMob, behind Turner. Meanwhile, Chris Brady has faced challenges with positioning, and Kochen started the World Cup as a training goalkeeper rather than a match participant. Among the defenders being considered are players from both domestic and European leagues. Antonee Robinson (Fulham) and Alex Freeman (Villarreal) are expected to be starting choices, with Luca Bombino (Stoke City) seen as a younger alternative to Robinson. Tim Weah (Marseille), despite a disappointing World Cup showing, is expected to stay in the core group. Chris Richards (Crystal Palace) is viewed as a central defensive anchor, and Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps) has performed well as his club’s primary defender. Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), the oldest U.S. player to compete in a World Cup, is likely to remain on the roster, possibly in a mentoring role for younger players. Midfielders are also being assessed for their roles in the national team setup. Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) has emerged as a potential immediate contributor, while Yunus Musah (AC Milan) has become a regular for his club due to injury issues at the team. Gianluca Busio (Venezia) has thrived in Serie A, captaining his team and serving as a possible alternative to Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen), who was a key player during the World Cup. Tyler Adams (Bournemouth) has taken on more responsibility at his club but might be limited in minutes. Adri Mehmeti (Red Bull New York), just 17, is an apprentice to Adams but has a less physical approach to the defensive midfield role. For the forward positions, Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco) is expected to be included despite not yet playing for his club this season. Julian Hall (Red Bull New York), a young forward, has seen a dip in performance but remains a promising talent. Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven) is a prolific goalscorer for his club but has struggled to translate that success to the national team. Christian Pulisic (AC Milan) is recovering from an injury. Sergiño Dest (PSV), despite defensive issues at the World Cup, may be deployed in a more attacking role. Zavier Gozo (Crystal Palace) is a young forward with potential, and Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union), who suffered an ACL tear in September, has already returned to contribute to his club’s attack.