Dual nationals who could suit up for the US.

It is a huge deal if you miss out on young players who could have ten-year careers with the senior team. Having said that, I’m not ready to completely throw Poch under the bus as I don’t believe the loudest voices on twitter have the whole story on what he is or isn’t doing behind the scenes.

 

People have far fewer insider sources into Poch and his team than the past regime. Like the guy who is complaining the most on twitter just knows Pepi’s dad, that’s his original source.

 

Definitely true but I definitely do get the sense he’s not as engaged on that front as a Berhalter.

 

Which senior team players are we on the verge of missing out on over the next year?

 

I don’t believe I indicated that we were on the verge of losing anyone over the next 12 months specifically. However, brown would likely make our World Cup squad if he committed this summer. However the longer we wait to put the full court press on him, the more likely it is that Germany gives him a call.

 

It’d be great if we recruited Brown but very unclear to me he wants to play for the US or not even independent of conversations Pochettino may or may not have had (as we don’t actually know).

But I do think there’s a part of Pochettino coming from Argentina where everyone is dying to play for the national team where he doesn’t want guys without that level of commitment. That’s just not how things work in terms of the talent pool available but I think just the soccer culture he came up in and I think informs that he doesn’t seem as aggressive on this front.

I’m sure Pat Noonan post 2026 will be very on top of dual national recruiting.

 

former dual nat Amir Richardson

Amir Richardson, son of former NBA All-Star Michael Ray Richardson, scores his first-ever Serie A goal for Fiorentina 💜 pic.twitter.com/jilCVFyEoX

— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) May 18, 2025

 

he was always rather coy abt potentially playing for the US. Don't think we ever had a legit chance w/ him, really.

 

The guy who had the entire 60 man preliminary roster early says Poch has never talked to Nathaniel Brown... not ideal

He hasn’t talked to him

— Edgar (@ConcacafEdgar) May 19, 2025

That’s false, I spoke to him like 3 weeks ago lol
He’s only talked to Germany u21 manager & the senior manager

— Edgar (@ConcacafEdgar) May 19, 2025

 

Downs

20-year-old striker Damion Downs, a former U.S. youth international but most recently played for Germany’s U20’s, has been named to the USMNT preliminary roster for the Gold Cup.

Downs helped Köln win the 2. Bundesliga this season with 11 goals and 4 assists. 👀 pic.twitter.com/08eirE1cev

— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) May 19, 2025

 

Brown with the U21s

🚨 | Nene Brown has been called up to the German U21s for the U21 Euros....#usmnt https://t.co/y7k9EoaBPF

— USMNT Report 🇺🇸🇹🇷 (@USMNTReport) May 21, 2025

 

we knew it was coming, still stings nonetheless. Just wish we could have some clarity on whether he is interested or if any communication has been had or not.

 

This does not commit him as far as the senior team is concerned. It sure doesn't help.

 

The DFB squad for the Nations League Final Four

 

Tristan Blackmon

Tristan Blackmon is one year away from being able to become a Canadian resident 🇨🇦

He’s already had a conversation with national team head coach Jesse Marsch… will he make the switch? pic.twitter.com/KR69aP7Lrs

— Soccerwise (@SoccerwiseHQ) May 22, 2025

 

Well, "one year away" means December 2026. He arrived in Vancouver in December, 2021, which means he'd meet FIFA's 5 years consecutive residency in December 2026.

 

My thinking on Brown has been, he's probably going to play out the Hermaany thing. Maybe next cycle.

Now I'm thinking, we need him now to make sure Jedi and Pulisic show up and play hard.

 

Those are maybe the only two regulars whose effort and decision making I’ve never really worried about. I do think we need brown more for depth though, as Jedi was gassed in the Netherlands game in Qatar.

 

🇩🇪 Nathaniel Brown (21)

- LB/LWB
- Absolute scythe of a tackler… one of only three players in T5 leagues w/ 40+ dribblers tackled and an 80%+ success rate since ‘17/18
- Great crosser, both from wide left and from an inswinging corner
- Capable ball carrier

1-2 years away from… pic.twitter.com/a598V92QYj

— Spencer Mossman (@fc_mossman) May 23, 2025

 

China could use him

San Jose’s Beau Leroux eyes US World Cup spot, but has thought about playing for China

 

Yes!

 

#Dualnatpanic ???? 😣 #USMNT pic.twitter.com/6laLX6Qt3R

— USMNT X (@USMNTX) June 3, 2025

Uh oh

 

If Gio Reyna left for England (or whoever), how many of y’all would go with him?

 

🇯🇵🇺🇸🌟| Taishi Brandon Nozawa (2002)

→ 22 | GK | Right-footed
→ Royal Antwerp | Jupiler Pro League

Player Profile:
→ Tidy shotstopper
→ High aerial reach, wins high claims
→ Strong diving ability
→ Sweeps aggressively

Potential - 7.5/10 🌟 pic.twitter.com/eipABRfOOl

— w/scout (@widescouting) June 5, 2025

 

China has bad NT now. But their U-teams get better.