Celtic defender Auston Trusty has earned a spot in Mauricio Pochettino’s first USA squad, marking a significant milestone in his international career.

Mauricio Pochettino revealed his first US roster yesterday, with Celtic centre-back Auston Trusty making the cut. Unfortunately, Trusty’s club teammate Cameron Carter-Vickers was left out due to a big toe injury.

Auston Trusty will aim to add to his two USA caps in the upcoming friendlies against Panama and Mexico, where he’ll have a chance to further solidify his place in the national team.

With the upcoming friendlies being more of a free hit, new USA boss Mauricio Pochettino is expected to rotate his squad, giving every player—including Auston Trusty—a chance to prove themselves. This could provide the 26-year-old with a valuable opportunity to make his mark.

Trusty’s call-up follows a surprising run of starts for Celtic, beginning with his appearance against Falkirk and continuing with an impressive showing versus St. Johnstone on Saturday night.

The step up in level was evident on Tuesday, as Auston Trusty and his Celtic teammates struggled to keep pace during a disastrous outing in Germany. The Hoops were soundly defeated at Signal Iduna Park, with Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund delivering a shocking 7-1 thrashing.

Trusty and his teammates will be eager to bounce back against Ross County on Sunday, looking to head into the international break on a high note.