Columbus Crew Midfielder Max Arfsten has been named to Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino’s U.S. Men’s National Team roster for two friendlies during the March FIFA International Window as the side continues its final preparations for this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Arfsten and the USMNT face Belgium on March 28 and Portugal on March 31 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.

The Fresno, Calif., native has earned 16 caps (13 starts) for the USMNT, recording one goal and five assists since making his debut against Venezuela on Jan. 18, 2025. His five assists last year are the most registered by a USMNT player in a calendar year since 2019 (Jordan Morris, six).

Arfsten most recently appeared in friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay during the November 2025 FIFA window. He provided the game-winning assist on Alex Zendejas’ goal in a 2-0 win over Japan on Sept. 9, 2025, helping the U.S. improve to 11-1-3 in Columbus.

Arfsten has started all four of the Crew’s matches this season. In 2025, the midfielder recorded 10 goal contributions (four goals, six assists) in 29 regular season starts and started all three postseason matches, registering one goal and two assists. 

Coverage of the USA’s match against Belgium begins at 3:30 p.m. ET on TNT, Telemundo, and Universo, and will be streamed on HBO Max and Peacock.