Thomas Müller revealed that Tristan Blackmon will be called up to the U.S. men's national team for the upcoming international break. Müller scored his first goal for the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 3-2 win over St. Louis City and commented on Blackmon's nomination. Blackmon, 28, was on the preliminary roster for the Gold Cup but did not make the final team. The USMNT will face South Korea on September 6 in Harrison, New Jersey, and Japan on September 9 in Columbus, Ohio. Canada has pursued Blackmon through discussions led by Jesse Marsch and could fast-track a Canadian passport application. Blackmon has been a defensive mainstay for Vancouver and helped reach the Concacaf Champions Cup final while the team sits third in the MLS Western Conference.
"During the international break, we'll miss some guys at that moment. Tristan is nominated for the USA," Müller said.
"If he plays good today. Ahh, the game is already played. In the end, it is what it is, I heard what I heard... congrats to Tristan and congrats to USA," he added.
Blackmon has spent the last four seasons with the Whitecaps, becoming a key part of their defense. He helped lead Vancouver to the finals of this year's Concacaf Champions Cup and their current third-place standing in the MLS Western Conference.
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