Which United States men’s soccer players are on the verge of breaking into the first team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico?
Over the past few years, players like Brenden Aaronson — whose brother Paxten Aaronson has been impressing in Europe — Yunus Musah and Timothy Weah have developed and secured a position in the starting squad. Now, with three years before the World Cup kicks off in their home country, which players from the next generation of talent can make their mark and impress head coach Gregg Berhalter?
Here’s a look at six up-and-coming players who have yet to gain significant Major League Soccer or USMNT experience, but are poised as breakout talent.
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