Gregg Berhalter announced his USMNT World Cup squad last night, which includes several familiar faces.
Christian Pulisic, Matt Turner, Weston McKennie, Brenden Aaronson and Tim Ream are among those that will take on England, Wales and Iran in Group B, but supporters soon noticed that one name, in particular, was missing.
Arsenal’s Auston Trusty arrived in the UK this summer after completing a move from MLS side Colorado Rapids. Despite reports that his transfer was more of a business opportunity for American owner Stan Kroenke rather than a first-team investment, Trusty has taken English football by storm.
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Now on loan at Birmingham City in the Championship, Trusty has and continues to establish himself as a key figure in the heart of the Blues' defence. Several Man of the Match-worthy performances and three goals in 20 league appearances has made the 24-year-old a fan favourite at St. Andrews.
“He should be on that plane definitely, It’s definitely not too late,” Birmingham City boss John Eustace said in October. Despite strong calls for his inclusion, Trusty was not named in the final 26-man roster, leaving many fans - and his current club - unhappy on Twitter.
@BCFC: Did everything he could and more, @austheboss3 will always get our call up.
@BaconBit501: Auston Trusty should’ve been selected. He has been class for Birmingham City this season.
@Dhaneye: You know how useful Auston Trusty would have been for the World Cup squad? Not only is he in form but he has performed for Birmingham City at CB and has even played some Left Back, which is where we are thin at the moment.
@Jm8galaxy: I wish Auston Trusty would’ve gotten one look during qualifying.
@ollieoliverking: Auston Trusty robbed.
@swifty_bcfc: Multiple man of the matches and was in the championship team of the week a few times. He has been robbed, would walk into the USA team.
@don_crimo: Auston Trusty should've been in the squad, been phenomenal this season.
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