Auston Trusty
LB
Possession Builder
Aug 12, 1998 (27)
Left
6'3"
185 lb
Named to bench
Trusty (ankle) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Analysis: Trusty has returned from his ankle injury as the USMNT enters the knockout stages, brushing off an issue he picked up late in their group stage finale. The defender will likely only see time later in the match, if he sees the field at all, a versatile defender who can play in the middle or on the left.
Could be option to face Bosnia
Trusty (ankle) is a doubt for Wednesday's contest versus Bosnia-Herzegovina but has received a positive update with coach Mauricio Pochettino mentioning him prior to the game "I hope he can be available", Tom Bogert of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Trusty played 90 minutes and scored one goal in the final group-stage fixture versus Turkiye before picking up the injury. However, even if he's fully fit, the defender will most likely head back to the bench in favor of Antonee Robinson. In any case, Trusty is now hopeful to be in contention for some minutes, offering a balanced left-back option.
Status unclear vs Bosnia
Trusty (ankle) has moved to modified training as the USMNT manage his recovery carefully ahead of Wednesday's round of 16 clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to Peter Rutzler of TimesSport.
Analysis: Trusty had been limited to gym work since the ankle issue emerged and his progression to modified field sessions is an encouraging step forward. His availability for Wednesday remains uncertain, and even if cleared, a bench role appears the most likely scenario with Antonee Robinson expected to return to a starting role at left-back. The coming days of training will be decisive in determining his involvement against Bosnia.
Doesn't train
Trusty (ankle) is not training Sunday ahead of Wednesday's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to Steven Goff of Yahoo Sports.
Analysis: Trusty was not in training Sunday as the team approaches his situation cautiously, with the defender only training in the gym since the injury. The hope will be that he can join the team to begin the work week, potentially leaving him fit to face Bosnia, listed as day-to-day at the moment. Even if he is fit, a bench role should only follow, with Antonee Robinson returning to a starting role at left-back.
Training in gym Friday
Trusty was training in the gym Friday due to an ankle injury sustained in the 3-2 loss to Turkey on Thursday, according to soccer reporter Steven Goff.
Analysis: Trusty appeared to have suffered the injury in the second half of Thursday's loss, and the USMNT is taking a cautious approach in his recovery. That said, Trusty isn't expected to be a regular starter if Mauricio Pochettino fields his strongest XI, so the Celtic center-back could stay on the bench in the Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday.
Scores opener in loss
Trusty took three shots (two on goal), sent in one inaccurate cross, and scored in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Turkiye. He also committed two fouls.
Analysis: Trusty was arguably the United States' best defender on the night and one of its best overall performers. Scoring an early goal from a set piece, defending confidently for most of the match, and battling through an injury made this a strong individual display despite the 3-2 defeat. He will likely be an option off the bench in Wednesday's Round of 32 duel with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Should handle starting role
Trusty is expected to be one of the starting defenders for the USMNT in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Analysis: Trusty made 41 appearances across all competitions for Celtic in the 2025/26 season, and he's one of the few American center-backs with any sort of consistent rhythm in Europe ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Trusty figures to be part of the defensive line at center-back alongside Chris Richards (ankle) if the latter is fit enough for the opener against Paraguay on Friday, June 12.
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