A World Cup surprise? The MLS youngsters who can make cases for the USMNT roster
Summary
The U.S. men's national soccer team coach, Mauricio Pochettino, must choose the World Cup roster by May 26. Some current players have struggled, leading fans and analysts to watch young Major League Soccer (MLS) players who might join the team now or be important in future tournaments like 2030.Key Facts
- The USMNT roster will be announced on May 26 before the World Cup.
- Recent pre-World Cup matches saw the U.S. lose heavily to Belgium and Portugal.
- Central midfield is the strongest position group on the team right now.
- Some well-known players, including Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna, have been underperforming or playing less.
- Coach Pochettino aims to build the best team, even if it means leaving out famous players.
- Young MLS players like Zavier Gozo and Adri Mehmeti are showing promise and could be future USMNT options.
- Gozo is a 19-year-old winger known for his speed and precise shooting, attracting interest from European teams.
- Mehmeti, just turning 17, plays an important defensive midfield role for Red Bull New York in MLS.
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