With no Pulisic and good results, have the USMNT moved on from their savior complex? | Leander Schaerlaeckens
Summary
The U.S. men’s national soccer team (USMNT) has recently shown strong success with many young players stepping up. Key players like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie were absent but the team still won four straight games, including a big win over Mexico and a close victory against Canada.Key Facts
- In 1990, US coach Bob Gansler chose a young team for the World Cup to build for the future.
- The USMNT has often looked for a “savior” player to lead the team to success.
- Players like Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey, and Christian Pulisic were seen as these key figures.
- Pulisic, expected to lead in the 2026 World Cup on home soil, had a disappointing tournament.
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino brought in many young players after the World Cup.
- The young players helped the team win 4-1 vs Peru, 4-2 vs Chile, 3-0 vs Mexico, and 1-0 vs Canada.
- Pulisic and McKennie stayed with their clubs to recover or win back their place but were not missed during the wins.
- The team appears to be moving beyond relying on a single star player to succeed.
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