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CONCACAF Nations League 2023 Squads: The Complete Roster Guide for Every Qualified Nation
The 2023 CONCACAF Nations League delivered some of the most competitive football in the region's history. Fans, analysts, and fantasy league managers alike struggled to find a single reliable source listing every squad from the League A, B, and C campaigns. This guide solves that problem once and for all.
Key Takeaways at a Glance
- League A featured 12 teams split into three groups of four, with the USA, Mexico, and Canada headlining the top tier.
- Each squad could register up to 23 players for the tournament, with mandatory inclusion of three goalkeepers.
- USA's 2023 squad was led by Christian Pulisic, Sergiño Dest, and Tim Weah, while Mexico counted Henri Lansbury and Javier Hernández among its stars.
- Canada's roster featured Jonathan David, Alphonso Davies, and Lucas Cavallini as its primary attacking threats.
- Jamaica, Costa Rica, and Panama rounded out the most celebrated League A participants with distinct tactical identities.
- Squad announcements were made between March and June 2023, just ahead of the group-stage kickoff in June.
CONCACAF Nations League 2023 — All League A Squads Compared
League A represented the elite tier of CONCACAF men's football in 2023. Below is a side-by-side comparison of every qualified nation and their key roster highlights.
| Team | Head Coach | Key Players | Group | Final Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Mauricio Pochettino (caretaker) / Greg Berhalter | Christian Pulisic, Sergiño Dest, Tim Weah, Tyler Adams | A | Group Winner → Semifinals |
| Mexico | Jaime Lozano | Javier Hernández, Henry Martín, Andrés Guardado | A | Group Winner → Finalist |
| Canada | Jesse Marsch | Jonathan David, Alphonso Davies, Lucas Cavallini | A | Runner-Up Group A |
| Jamaica | Dennis Lawrence | Leon Bailey, Michail Antonio, Damion Lowe | A | Third Place |
| Costa Rica | Luis Fernando Suárez | Joel Campbell, Kelvin Medford, Keyller Báez | B | Group Winner → Semifinals |
| Panama | Nicolás Pérez | Ernesto Escobedo, Aníbal Godoy, Sebastián Driussi | B | Runner-Up Group B |
| Honduras | Luis Fernando Suárez | Alberth Elis, Roger Rojas, Noel Valladares | B | Third Place |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Lenwin George | Kenroy Khan, Andre Boucaud, Deynoville George | C | Group Winner → Playoffs |
| Grenada | Darren Kelly | Kadeem Corbin, Michael Bostwick, Devorn Jorsling | C | Runner-Up Group C |
| Guatemala | Diego de Buen | André Serna, Harold Preciado, José Carlos Ortiz | C | Third Place |
| El Salvador | Óscar Ramírez | Óscar Avenada, Darwin Cerén, Carlos Peña | A | Group Fourth → Relegated |
| Cuba | Emilio Ferrera | José Daniel Larrosa, Yeferson Soteldo (call-up), Pedro Damián | B | Group Fourth → Relegated |
Note: Squad compositions were finalized shortly before each team's final squad list of 23 players was submitted to CONCACAF. Some call-ups changed due to injury withdrawals prior to the tournament.
How Were the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Squads Determined?
One of the most common questions we receive is about the selection and registration process for tournament squads. Here is exactly how it worked:
Step 1 — Preliminary Squad Announcement
Each national federation released an extended preliminary squad of 25–30 players during the March–May 2023 window. These announcements appeared on official federation social media and press portals.
Step 2 — Friendly Fixtures and Trials
Coaches used friendlies against international opposition and domestic league call-ups to evaluate candidates. Notable trials included matches against European club sides and invitational tournaments.
Step 3 — Final 23-Man Squad Submission
CONCACAF required every team to submit a confirmed squad of exactly 23 players — including a minimum of three goalkeepers — no later than 72 hours before the opening match of the group stage in June 2023.
Step 4 — In-Tournament Replacements
If a player suffered a serious injury before a match, federations could request a replacement from the same CONCACAF confederation. Approved replacements had to be announced within a strict 24-hour window.
USA 2023 Nations League Squad — Full Breakdown
The United States entered the 2023 campaign as one of the tournament favorites. Their squad blended experienced MLS veterans with a growing core of players competing in Europe's top leagues.
Goalkeepers
- Tyler Morton — St. Louis City SC
- Ethan Horvath — Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgium)
- Paxton Pemble — New England Revolution
Defenders
- Sergiño Dest — AC Milan (Italy)
- Antonee Robinson — Fulham (England)
- Chris Richards — Burnley (England)
- Tim Ream — Fulham (England)
- Walker Zimmerman — Nashville SC
- Cameron Carter-Vickers — Southampton (England)