Pete Radovich, the coordinating producer of CBS’ Champions League coverage, which is hosted by Kato Abdo and features Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards, was asked by The Athletic on Thursday whether United’s absence will be a blow to the network.

Antonio Conte could have been coaching one of Italy’s other top clubs, leading a very different squad… one that included Christian Pulisic.

Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah, Antonee Robinson and Joe Scally will miss the CONCACAF Gold Cup, leaving the United States with a depleted roster for its last competitive soccer matches before the 2026 World Cup.

As the USMNT roster announcement for the upcoming Gold Cup approached, there was speculation about whether Pulisic would be included. The tournament is set to begin on June 14, taking place across 14 stadiums and 11 metropolitan areas in the U.S. and Canada.