Roman Celentano replaced Patrick Schulte on US roster for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal

FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Evan Louro starts in place of injured... — FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Evan Louro starts in place of injured goalkeeper Roman Celentano during the first half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montréal, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Cincinnati. Credit: AP/Kareem Elgazzar

By The Associated PressMarch 22, 2026 6:42 pm

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga, — Cincinnati's Roman Celentano was replaced by Columbus' Patrick Schulte on Sunday on the U.S. roster for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal.

Celentano did not dress for Cincinnati's 4-3 win over Montreal on Sunday in Major League Soccer, and the U.S. Soccer Federation said, “Celentano has been withdrawn to avoid a potential injury risk.”

Schulte has made three national team appearances. Both goalkeepers are considered backups to national team starter Matt Freese and former starter Matt Turner. The roster also includes Chris Brady.

The U.S. plays Belgium on Saturday and Portugal on March 31, both at Atlanta, in the last matches before coach Mauricio Pochettino announces his World Cup roster on May 26.

The revised roster:

Goalkeepers: Chris Brady (Chicago), Roman Celentano (Cincinnati), Matt Freese (New York City), Matt Turner (New England Revolution).

Defenders: Max Arfsten (Columbus), Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Tim Ream (Charlotte), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Auston Trusty (Glasgow Celtic).

Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte (28) makes a save against... — Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte (28) makes a save against Toronto FC during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Toronto, Saturday, March 21, 2026. Credit: AP/Jon Blacker

Midfielders: Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver), Johnny Cardoso (Atletico Madrid), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough), Gio Reyna (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Cristian Roldan (Seattle), Tanner Tessmann (Lyon); Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen).

Forwards: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds); Patrick Agyemang (Derby), Folarin Balogun (Monaco), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Tim Weah (Marseille).