USMNT Player Pool for the 2022 Cycle

He's better than Sargent as a striker or wing. Sargent is Werder caliber. Morris turned down Werder, then got dramatically better in a multitude of areas, to be beyond their level regardless where he plays now, & has badly out-played Sarge with the NT. We can make a direct comparison at Canada for example, in addition to their production the past couple of years internationally.

The US has issues at striker. It's what Morris would be if not for the circumstance of him getting injured & Seattle buying Ruidiaz to replace him. He solves the problem at striker for the US. Sargent has been more effective at wing actually. But if it's a choice between the two, it's the easiest decision ever made by a US manager whose sole goal is winning.

He's also head & shoulders above every wing but Pulisic & Reyna (who may be better off at 10) right now. KDLF has proven nothing. Ledezma little more & he's far more effective as a 10. Llanez same & he doesn't play defense right now like you need to in the modern game. Musah appears more an 8 or 10, which is what he played w/ the NT. He also has far from committed to the program.

Morris should be a lock in the starting xi now. And projecting out a couple years that has to mean at the very least he could figure in, even if some players do evolve passed him. They should have to take his spot on the xi, let alone bench/roster.

 

He is not a lock because Reyna is probably or at least possibly ahead of him. We will see where he is in March possibly, maybe in June.

He is one dimensional, so isn't head and shoulders above anyone. There is a place in Berhalter's set up for one dimensional players though. But I think that place is reserved for Zardes.

He might be a better option to start against Mexico than most of the other Ocho opponents. He might be more useful against very good teams than a team like Honduras. So, he might get more use at the World Cup than in Qualifying.

He is a good problem to have but is not a lock. I don't think you can be a lock based on MLS play anymore. KDLF just played in the UCL for Barcelona. Whatever you think of that, if it continues, that is a serious challenge to Morris's relevance.

 

Just to give you an idea of how young our team is.... players in red will be (most likely ) too old for 2026. Blue they will be past their prime, but still young enough to contend for a spot.

GOALKEEPERS:
Frontrunners:

1. Zack Steffen, 1995(27), Manchester City FC

Contenders:

1. Matt Turner, 1994(27), New England Revolution
2. Brad Guzan, 1984(37), Atlanta United
3. Ethan Horvath, 1995(26), Club Brugge
4. Sean Johnson, 1989(33), New York City FC
5. Bill Hamid, 1990(31) DC United

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Pretenders:

1. Steffen Frei, 1986(36) Seattle Sounders

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Elite Prospects:
(None)

Promising Prospects:

1. JT Marcinkowski, 1997*(25) San Jose Earthquakes
2. Chituru Odunze, 2002*(19) Leicester City

Fringe Prospects:

1. David Ochoa, 2001*(20) Real Salt Lake
2. Brady Scott, 1999*(22) Nashville SC
3. Jonathan Klinsmann, 1997*(25) LA Galaxy
4. Damian Las, 2002*(20) Fulham
5. Matt Freese, 1998*(23) Philadelphia Union
6. Carlos dos Santos, 2000* (21) Benfica
7. Victor Vidal, 1999*(22) Lleida Esportiu {Spain dual}
8. Roccos Rios Novos, 2002*(20) Lanus {Argentina dual}
9. Chris Brady, 2004* (18) Forward Madison
10. Ethan Wady, 2002* (20) Chelsea > Dartford

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Outlook:
Trey Muse, 1999*(22) Seattle Sounders; Justin Garces, 2000*(21), unattached; Justin Vom Steeg, 1997*(25) LA Galaxy; Patrick Schulte, 2001*(21) Saint Louis FC; Andrew Thomas, ????*(??) unattached; Benny Diaz, 1998* (25) Club Tijuana {Mexico}; Nicholas Ammeter, 2000* (23) FC Aarau {Switzerland}; Nicolas defreitas-Hansen, 2001* (22) Everton {Denmark}; Brooks Thompson, 2002* (19) Sporting Kansas City; Eric Lopez, 1999* (22) LA Galaxy


RIGHT BACKS:
Frontrunners:

1. Sergino Dest, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam
2. Reggie Cannon, 1998*(23), Boavista FC

Contenders:

1. Tim Chandler, 1990(32) Eintracht Frankfurt
2. DeAndre Yedlin, 1993(28) Newcastle United
3. Julian Araujo 2001*(20) LA Galaxy

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Pretenders:

1. Shaquell Moore, 1996(26) Tenerife
2. Eric Lichaj, 1988(33) Karagumruk
3. Nick Lima, 1994(27) San Jose Earthquakes

~. Julian Gressel, 1993(28) DC United ** [USMNT declared, eligibility 2022]
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Elite Prospects:

1. Bryan Reynolds, 2001*(20) FC Dallas
2. Joseph Scally, 2002*(19) Borussia Moenchengladbach > New York City FC

Promising Prospects:

1. Kyle Duncan, 1997*(24) New York Red Bulls
2. Aaron Herrera, 1997*(24) Real Salt Lake
3. Brooks Lennon, 1997*(24), Atlanta United
4. Dylan Nealis, 1998*(23) Inter Miami

Fringe Prospects:

1. Sebastian Anderson, 2002*(19) Colorado Rapids
2. Matthew Olosunde, 1998*(24), Rotherham United
3. Manny Perez, 1999*(23) Celtic FC > North Carolina FC
4. Nathan Harriel, 2001*(21) Philadelphia Union
5. Jose Kevin Bonilla, 2001*(20) FC Dallas

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Outlook:
DeJuan Jones, 1997*(24) New England Revolution; Marlon Fossey, 1998*(23), Fulham; Mauricio Cuevas, 2003*(19) LA Galaxy; Tajon Buchanan, 2000*(23) New England Revolution; Zico Bailey, 2000*(22) FC Cincinnati


CENTER BACKS:
Frontrunners:

1. John Brooks, 1993(29), Wolfsburg
2. Matt Miazga, 1995(26), Chelsea > Anderlecht

Contenders:

1. Chris Richards, 2000*(22) Bayern Munich
2. Walker Zimmermann, 1993(29), Nashville SC
3. Mark McKenzie, 1999*(23) Philadelphia Union
4. Aaron Long, 1992(29), New York Red Bulls
5. Ventura Alvarado, 1992(29) Necaxa
6. Tim Ream, 1987(34), Fulham

~. Philip Sandler, 1997*(25) RSC Anderlecht [Prefers Netherlands]
~. Kik Pierie, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam > FC Twente [Prefers Netherlands]
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Pretenders:

1. Ike Opara, 1989(33) Minnesota United
2. Tim Parker, 1993(29) New York Red Bull’s

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Elite Prospects:

1. Cameron Carter-Vickers, 1997*(24), Tottenham Hotspur > Bournemouth
2. Erik Palmer-Brown, 1997*(25), Manchester City > Austria Wien
3. Miles Robinson, 1997*(25), Atlanta United

Promising Prospects:

1. Henry Kessler, 1998*(23) New England Revolution
2. Justen Glad, 1997*(25), Real Salt Lake
3. Donovan Pines, 1998*(24) DC United
4. Mauricio Pineda 1997* (24) Chicago Fire

Fringe Prospects:

1. Auston Trusty, 1998*(23), Colorado Rapids
2. Aboubacar Keita, 2000*(22) Columbus Crew
3. Michael Edwards, 2000*(21) Wolfsburg
4. George Campbell, 2001*(20) Atlanta United
5. Lennard Maloney, 1999*(22) Union Berlin
6. Kwabena Boateng, 2001*(20) unattached

Outlook:
Sean Nealis, 1997*(25) New York Red Bulls; Sam Rogers, 1999*(23) Seattle Sounders; Hugo Arellano, 1998*(24) LA Galaxy; Jacob Akanyirige, 2001*(20) San Jose Earthquakes; Axel Alejandre, 2002*(19) Chicago Fire


LEFT BACKS:
Frontrunners:

1. Antonee Robinson, 1997*(24) Fulham

Contenders:

1. Sam Vines, 1999*(23) Colorado Rapids
2. Chase Gasper, 1996(26) Minnesota United
3. George Bello, 2002*(20), Atlanta United

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Pretenders:

1. Ryan Hollingshead, 1991(31) FC Dallas
2. Daniel Lovitz, 1991(30) Nashville SC

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Elite Prospects:

1. Chris Gloster, 2000*(21) PSV Eindhoven
2. Kobe Hernandez-Foster, 2002*(19) Wolfsburg

Promising Prospects:

1. Travian Sousa, 2001*(20) Hamburg
2. Jaylin Lindsey, 2000*(22) Sporting Kansas City
3. Marco Farfan, 1998*(23), Portland Timbers
4. Matthew Real, 1999*(22),Philadelphia Union
5. John Nelson, 1998*(23) FC Dallas

Fringe Prospects:

1. Jonathan Gomez, 2003*(18) FC Dallas
2. Leonardo Sepulveda, 2001*(20) Salamanca
3. Stuart Ritchie, 2001*(20), Hannover 96
4. John Tolkin, 2002*(19) New York Red Bulls
5. Leon Flach, 2001*(20) St Pauli

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Outlook:
Danilo Acosta, 1997*(24) LA Galaxy; Andre Reynolds, 2001*(21) Chicago Fire


DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDERS:
Frontrunners:

1. Tyler Adams, 1999*(23) Red Bull Leipzig
2. Weston McKennie, 1998*(23) Juventus

Contenders:

1. Johnny Cardoso, 2001*(20) Internacional
2. Owen Otasowie, 2001*(21) Wolverhampton Wanderers
3. James Sands, 2000*(21) New York City FC
4. Jackson Yuiell, 1997*(25) San Jose Earthquakes
5. Alfredo Morales, 1990(32) Fortuna Dusseldorf
6. Chris Durkin, 2000*(22) DC United > Saint Truiden
7. Eryk Williamson, 1997*(25) Portland Timbers

~ Darlington Nagbe, 1990(31) Columbus Crew [Declines call-ups]
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Pretenders:

1. Wil Trapp, 1993(29) Inter Miami
2. Michael Bradley, 1987(34) Toronto FC
3. Kellyn Acosta, 1995(25) Colorado Rapids
4. Cristian Roldan, 1995(26) Seattle Sounders
5. Marky Delgado, 1995(27) Toronto FC

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Elite Prospects:

1. Tanner Tessman, 2001*(20) FC Dallas
2. Bryang Kayo, 2002*(19) Wolfsburg

Promising Prospects:

1. Frankie Amaya, 2000*(21) FC Cincinnati
2. Taylor Booth, 2001*(21) Bayern Munich
3. Christian Cappis, 1999*(22) Hobro IK
4. Brandon Servania, 1999*(23) FC Dallas
5. Keaton Parks, 1997*(24) New York City FC
6. Hassani Dotson, 1997*(24) Minnesota United
7. Edwin Cerrillo, 2000*(21) FC Dallas
8. Sebastian Berhalter, 2001*(21) Columbus Crew
9. Danny Leyva, 2003*(19) Seattle Sounders

Fringe Prospects:

1. Justin Haak, 2001*(20) New York City FC
2. Josh Atencio, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders
3. Jack Maher, 1999*(22) Nashville SC
4. Ian Hoffman, 2001*(20) Houston Dynamo
5. Eric Calvillo, 1998*(24) San Jose Earthquakes

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Outlook:
Derrick Jones, 1997*(25) Nashville SC; Wan Kuzain, 1998*(23) Sporting Kansas City; Chris Goslin, 2000*(22) Atlanta United; Juan Torres, 1999*(22) New York City FC; Cameron Lindley, 1997*(24) Orlando City; Adam Saldana, 2002*(20) LA Galaxy; Sidney Friede, 1998*(24) Hertha Berlin > Royal Mouscron [Germany dual, undecided]; Kyle Scott, 1997*(24) Newcastle United; Gedion Zelalem, 1997*(25) Sporting Kansas City; Isaac Angking, 2000*(22) New England Revolution; Gilbert Fuentes, 2002*(20) San Jose Earthquakes; Matt Hundley, 2000*(22) Colorado Rapids; Jeremiah Gutjahr, 1997*(24) Chicago Fire


ATTACKING MIDFIELDERS:
Frontrunners:

1. Giovanni Reyna, 2002*(19)Borussia Dortmund

Contenders:

1. Brenden Aaronson, 2000*(21) Red Bull Salzburg
2. Sebastian Lletget, 1992(29) LA Galaxy
3. Richard Ledezma, 2000*(21) PSV Eindhoven

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Pretenders:

1. Julian Green, 1995(26) Greuther Firth

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Elite Prospects:

1. Jesus Ferreira, 2000*(21), FC Dallas
2. Paxton Pomykal, 1999*(22), FC Dallas
3. Gianluca Busio, 2002*(20), Sporting Kansas City
4. Cole Bassett, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids
5. Alex Mendez, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam

Promising Prospects:

1. Malik Tillman, 2002*(20) Bayern Munich {Germany dual}
2. Djordje Mihailovic, 1998*(23) Chicago Fire
3. Anthony Fontana, 1999*(22) Philadelphia Union
4. Luca de la Torre, 1998*(24) Heracles
5. Matko Miljevic, 2001*(21) Argentinos

Fringe Prospects:

1. Omir Fernandez, 1999*(23) New York Red Bulls
2. Alan Sonora, 1998*(24) Independiente

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Outlook:
Ben Mines, 2000*(22) New York Red Bulls; Andrew Carleton, 2000*(21) Atlanta United; Marcelo Palomino, 2001*(21) Houston Dynamo

WINGERS:
Frontrunners:

1. Christian Pulisic, 1998*(23) Chelsea FC
2. Yunus Musah, 2002*(19) Valencia

Contenders:

1. Jordan Morris, 1994(27), Seattle Sounders
2. Konrad De La Fuente, 2001*(20), FC Barcelona
3. Ulysses Llanez, 2001*(21) Wolfsburg > Heerenveen
4. Chris Mueller, 1996(25) Orlando City

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Pretenders:

1. Duane Holmes, 1994(27) Derby County
2. Tyler Boyd, 1994(27) unattached
3. Paul Arriola, 1995(27) DC United
4. Lynden Gooch, 1995(26) Sunderland
5. Memo Rodriguez, 1995(26) Houston Dynamo
6. Corey Baird, 1996(26) Real Salt Lake

~. Latif Blessing, 1996(26) Los Angeles FC * {Declared for USMNT, not yet eligible}
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Elite Prospects:

1. Caden Clark, 2003*(19) New York Red Bulls
2. Emmanuel Sabbi, 1997*(24) OB Odense
3. Indiana Vassiliev, 2001*(21) Aston Villa > Burton Albion
4. Jonathan Lewis, 1997*(24) Colorado Rapids

Promising Prospects:

1. Sebastian Saucedo, 1997*(25) UNAM Pumas
2. Nick Taitague, 1999*(23) Schalke
3. Cade Cowell, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes
4. Cameron Harper, 2001*(20) Celtic FC

Fringe Prospects:

1. Jonathan Amon, 1999*(23) FC Nordsjaelland {INJURED}
2. Timothy Tillman, 1999*(23) Greuther Firth
3. Griffin Yow, 2002*(20) DC United
4. Thomas Roberts, 2001*(21) FC Dallas
5. Matteo Ritaccio, 2001*(20) Liverpool FC
6. Tyler Wolff, 2003*(19) Atlanta United

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Outlook:
Kevin Lankford, 1998*(23) FC St Pauli; Zyen Jones, 2000*(21) Schalke; Lagos Kunga, 1998*(23) Atlanta United; Jacobo Reyes, 2000*(21) Monterrey; Griffin Dorsey, 1999*(23) Toronto FC; Tate Schmitt, 1997*(25) Real Salt Lake; Mukwelle Akale, 1997*(25) Villarreal CF; Joshua Perez, 1998*(24) CD Castellon

FORWARDS:
Frontrunners:

1. Josh Sargent, 2000*(22) Werder Bremen
2. Timothy Weah, 2000*(22), Lille OSC

Contenders:

1. Niko Gioacchini, 2000*(21) SM Caen
2. Sebastian Soto, 2000*(22) Norwich City > Telstar 96
3. Jozy Altidore, 1989(32), Toronto FC
4. Gyasi Zardes, 1991(30), Columbus Crew
5. Haji Wright, 1998*(24), Sonderjyske
6. Aron Johannsson, 1990(31) Hammarby
7. Ayo Akinola, 2000*(22), Toronto FC {Canada, Nigeria}
8. Jeremy Ebobisse, 1997*(25), Portland Timbers
9. Andrija Novakovich, 1996(25) Frosinone
10. Daryl Dike, 2000*(21) Orlando City SC
11. Joe Efford, 1996(25) Waasland-Beveren

~. Jordan Siebatcheu, 1996(26) BSC Young Boys {Prefers France}
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Pretenders:

1. Bobby Wood, 1992(29), Hamburg
2. Mason Toye, 1998*(23) Montreal Impact
3. CJ Sapong, 1988(33), Chicago Fire
4. Juan Agudelo, 1992(29) Inter Miami
5. Christian Ramirez, 1991(31), Houston Dynamo
6. Brian White, 1996(26) New York Red Bulls
7. Khiry Shelton, 1993(28) Sporting Kansas City

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Elite Prospects:

1. Folarin Balogun, 2001*(20) Arsenal {England dual}
2. Ricardo Pepi, 2003*(18) FC Dallas
3. Charlie Kelman, 2001*(20) Queens Park Rangers
4. Malick Sanogo, 2004*(18) Union Berlin

Promising Prospects:

1. Benji Michel, 1997*(24) Orlando City SC
2. Matthew Hoppe, 2001*(21) Schalke
3. Justin Butler, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt
4. Robbie Robinson, 1998*(23) Inter Miami CF
5. Brandon Vasquez, 1998*(24) FC Cincinnati
6. Alfonso Ocampo-Cavez, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders
7. Christian Torres, 2004*(18) Los Angeles FC
8. Johan Gomez, 2001*(20) FC Porto
9. Jalen Hawkins, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt
10. Maurice Malone, 2000*(21) FC Augsburg {Germany dual}
11. Jack de Vries, 2002*(20), Philadelphia Union

Fringe Prospects:

1. Justin Rennicks, 1999*(23) New England Revolution
2. Josh Pynadath, 2002*(20) unattached
3. Dante Sealy, 2003(19) FC Dallas
4. Tyler Freeman, 2003*(19) Sporting Kansas City
5. Ethan Zubak, 1998*(24) LA Galaxy

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Prospects:
George Acosta, 2000*(22) Boca Juniors; Nebiyou Perry, 1999*(22) FC Koln; Shaft Brewer, 1999*(22) Los Angeles FC; McKenzie Gaines, 1998*(24) Darmstadt; Isaiah Young, 1998*(24) Werder Bremen; Siad Haji, 1999*(22) San Jose Earthquakes; Pierre DaSilva, 1998(23) Orlando City SC; Stefan Stojanovic, 2001*(21) unattached; Noah Jones, 2002*(20) RB Leipzig

 

2026 Way-too-early Team Prediction:​

GK:
Steffen (31), Turner (31), Horvath (30)
...Marcinkowski (29)

RB
Cannon (27), Reynolds (24)
...Scally(23)

LB
Dest (25), Robinson (28)
...Kobe(23)

CB
Miazga (30), Richards (26), Palmer-Brown (29), Brooks (33)
...McKenzie (27), Carter-Vickers(28)

MF
Adams (27), McKennie (27), Otasowie (25), Johnny (24)
...Sands(25), Kayo (23)

AM
Reyna (23), Aaronson (25)
...Busio(24)

RW
Musah (23), Konrad (24)
...Llanez (25)

LW
Pulisic (27), Ledezma (25)
...Morris(31)

FW
Sargent (26), Weah (26)
...Balogun (24)

even more way too early WC prediction results for 2026.

England beats France for the cup, USA beats Brazil for third place on home soil for 3rd.

 

December 2, 2020 - Update​

GOALKEEPERS:​

Frontrunners:

1. Zack Steffen, 1995(27), Manchester City FC

Contenders:

1. Bill Hamid, 1990(31) DC United
2. Matt Turner, 1994(27), New England Revolution
3. Brad Guzan, 1984(37), Atlanta United
4. Ethan Horvath, 1995(26), Club Brugge
5. Sean Johnson, 1989(33), New York City FC

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Pretenders:

1. Steffen Frei, 1986(36) Seattle Sounders

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Elite Prospects:
(None)
Promising Prospects:

1. JT Marcinkowski, 1997*(25) San Jose Earthquakes
2. Chituru Odunze, 2002*(19) Leicester City
3. Carlos dos Santos, 2000* (21) Benfica
4. David Ochoa, 2001*(20) Real Salt Lake

Fringe Prospects:

1. Brady Scott, 1999*(22) Nashville SC
2. Jonathan Klinsmann, 1997*(25) LA Galaxy
3. Damian Las, 2002*(20) Fulham
4. Matt Freese, 1998*(23) Philadelphia Union
5. Victor Vidal, 1999*(22) Lleida Esportiu {Spain dual}
6. Roccos Rios Novos, 2002*(20) Lanus {Argentina dual}
7. Chris Brady, 2004* (18) Forward Madison
8. Ethan Wady, 2002* (20) Chelsea > Dartford

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Longshots:
Tyler Miller, 1993(30), Minnesota United ; David Bingham, 1989(32) LA Galaxy; Quentin Westberg, 1986(36) Toronto FC; Tim Melia, 1986(36), Sporting Kansas City; Luis Robles, 1984(38) Inter Miami CF; Steve Clark, 1986(36) Portland Timbers; William Yarbrough, 1989(33), Colorado Rapids; Zac MacMath, 1991(30) Real Salt Lake; Andrew Tarbell, 1993(28) Columbus Crew; Brian Rowe, 1988(33) Orlando City SC; Joe Willis, 1988(33) Nashville SC; John McCarthy, 1992(29) Inter Miami

Out of the Picture:
Spencer Richey, 1992(30) FC Cincinnati; Evan Bush, 1986(36) Montreal Impact; Tyler Deric, 1988(33) Houston Dynamo;; Alex Bono, 1994(28) Toronto FC; Joe Bendik, 1989(33) Philadelphia Union; Ryan Meara, 1990(31) New York Red Bulls; Jeff Attinella, 1988(33) Portland Timbers; Matt Lampson, 1989(32) LA Galaxy; Jesse Gonzalez, 1995(27) unattached; Kenneth Kronholm, 1985(36) Chicago Fire


Outlook:
Trey Muse, 1999*(22) Seattle Sounders; Justin Garces, 2000*(21), unattached; Justin Vom Steeg, 1997*(25) LA Galaxy; Patrick Schulte, 2001*(21) Saint Louis FC; Andrew Thomas, ????*(??) unattached; Benny Diaz, 1998* (25) Club Tijuana {Mexico}; Nicholas Ammeter, 2000* (23) FC Aarau {Switzerland}; Nicolas defreitas-Hansen, 2001* (22) Everton {Denmark}; Brooks Thompson, 2002* (19) Sporting Kansas City; Eric Lopez, 1999* (22) LA Galaxy

RIGHT BACKS:​

Frontrunners:

1. Sergino Dest, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam
2. Reggie Cannon, 1998*(23), Boavista FC

Contenders:

1. Tim Chandler, 1990(32) Eintracht Frankfurt
2. DeAndre Yedlin, 1993(28) Newcastle United
3. Julian Araujo 2001*(20) LA Galaxy
4. Kyle Duncan, 1997*(24) New York Red Bulls

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Pretenders:

1. Shaquell Moore, 1996(26) Tenerife
2. Eric Lichaj, 1988(33) Karagumruk
3. Nick Lima, 1994(27) San Jose Earthquakes

~. Julian Gressel, 1993(28) DC United ** [USMNT declared, eligibility 2022]
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Elite Prospects:

1. Bryan Reynolds, 2001*(20) FC Dallas
2. Joseph Scally, 2002*(19) Borussia Moenchengladbach > New York City FC

Promising Prospects:

1. Aaron Herrera, 1997*(24) Real Salt Lake
2. Brooks Lennon, 1997*(24), Atlanta United
3. Dylan Nealis, 1998*(23) Inter Miami
4. Jaylin Lindsey, 2000*(22) Sporting Kansas City

Fringe Prospects:

1. Sebastian Anderson, 2002*(19) Colorado Rapids
2. Matthew Olosunde, 1998*(24), Rotherham United
3. Manny Perez, 1999*(23) Celtic FC > North Carolina FC
4. Nathan Harriel, 2001*(21) Philadelphia Union
5. Jose Kevin Bonilla, 2001*(20) FC Dallas

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Longshots:
Keegan Rosenberry, 1993(28) Colorado Rapids; Tommy Thompson, 1995(26) San Jose Earthquakes; Brandon Bye, 1995(26) New England Revolution; Jake Nerwinski, 1994(27) Vancouver Whitecaps; Tristan Blackmon, 1996(25) Los Angeles FC

Out of the Picture:
Marlon Hairston, 1994(28) Houston Dynamo; Eric Miller, 1993(29) Nashville SC; Andrew Farrell, 1992(30) New England Revolution; Hector Jimenez, 1988(33) Columbus Crew; Ashton Gotz, 1993(28) Roda JC; Desevio Payne, 1995(26) FC Emmen; Zarek Valentin, 1991(30)Houston Dynamo; Graham Zusi, 1986(35) Sporting Kansas City; Raymon Gaddis, 1990(32) Philadelphia Union; Chris Duvall, 1991(30) Portland Timbers

Outlook:
DeJuan Jones, 1997*(24) New England Revolution; Marlon Fossey, 1998*(23), Fulham; Mauricio Cuevas, 2003*(19) LA Galaxy; Tajon Buchanan, 2000*(23) New England Revolution; Zico Bailey, 2000*(22) FC Cincinnati

CENTER BACKS:​

Frontrunners:

1. John Brooks, 1993(29), Wolfsburg
2. Matt Miazga, 1995(26), Chelsea > Anderlecht
3. Chris Richards, 2000*(22) Bayern Munich

Contenders:

1. Walker Zimmermann, 1993(29), Nashville SC
2. Mark McKenzie, 1999*(23) Philadelphia Union
3. Aaron Long, 1992(29), New York Red Bulls
4. Ventura Alvarado, 1992(29) Necaxa
5. Tim Ream, 1987(34), Fulham

~. Philip Sandler, 1997*(25) RSC Anderlecht [Prefers Netherlands]
~. Kik Pierie, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam > FC Twente [Prefers Netherlands]
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Pretenders:

1. Ike Opara, 1989(33) Minnesota United
2. Tim Parker, 1993(29) New York Red Bulls

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Elite Prospects:

1. Cameron Carter-Vickers, 1997*(24), Tottenham Hotspur > Bournemouth
2. Erik Palmer-Brown, 1997*(25), Manchester City > Austria Wien
3. Miles Robinson, 1997*(25), Atlanta United

Promising Prospects:

1. Mauricio Pineda 1997* (24) Chicago Fire
2. Henry Kessler, 1998*(23) New England Revolution
3. Justen Glad, 1997*(25), Real Salt Lake
4. Donovan Pines, 1998*(24) DC United

Fringe Prospects:

1. Auston Trusty, 1998*(23), Colorado Rapids
2. Aboubacar Keita, 2000*(22) Columbus Crew
3. Michael Edwards, 2000*(21) Wolfsburg
4. George Campbell, 2001*(20) Atlanta United
5. Lennard Maloney, 1999*(22) Union Berlin
6. Kwabena Boateng, 2001*(20) unattached

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Longshots:
Omar Gonzalez, 1988(33) Toronto FC; Matt Hedges, 1990(32), FC Dallas; Brendan Hines-Ike, 1994(27) KV Kortrijk; Steve Birnbaum, 1991(31) DC United; Shane O’Neill, 1993(28) Seattle Sounders; Geoff Cameron, 1985(36) Queens Park Rangers; Matt Besler, 1987(35) Sporting Kansas City; Dave Romney, 1993(28) Nashville SC; Nick Hagglund, 1992(29) FC Cincinnati; Daniel Steres, 1990(31) LA Galaxy

Out of the Picture:
Jonathan Campbell, 1993(28) Seattle Sounders;; Eriq Zavaleta, 1992(29) Toronto FC; Michael Orozco Fiscal, 1986(36) Lobos; Kortne Ford, 1996(26) Colorado Rapids; Jalil Anibaba, 1988(34) Nashville SC; Jimmy Ockford, 1992(29) San Jose Earthquakes; Josh Williams, 1988(34) Columbus Crew; Brent Kallman, 1990(31) Minnesota United; Tomas Hilliard-Arce, 1995(26) LA Galaxy; Grant Lillard, 1995(26) Inter Miami CF; Alex Crognale, 1994(27) Columbus Crew

Outlook:
Sean Nealis, 1997*(25) New York Red Bulls; Sam Rogers, 1999*(23) Seattle Sounders; Hugo Arellano, 1998*(24) LA Galaxy; Jacob Akanyirige, 2001*(20) San Jose Earthquakes; Axel Alejandre, 2002*(19) Chicago Fire

LEFT BACKS:​

Frontrunners:

1. Antonee Robinson, 1997*(24) Fulham

Contenders:

1. Sam Vines, 1999*(23) Colorado Rapids
2. Chase Gasper, 1996(26) Minnesota United

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Pretenders:

1. Ryan Hollingshead, 1991(31) FC Dallas
2. Daniel Lovitz, 1991(30) Nashville SC

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Elite Prospects:

1. George Bello, 2002*(20), Atlanta United
2. Chris Gloster, 2000*(21) PSV Eindhoven
3. Kobe Hernandez-Foster, 2002*(19) Wolfsburg

Promising Prospects:

1. Marco Farfan, 1998*(23), Portland Timbers
2. Travian Sousa, 2001*(20) Hamburg
3. Matthew Real, 1999*(22),Philadelphia Union
4. John Nelson, 1998*(23) FC Dallas

Fringe Prospects:

1. Jonathan Gomez, 2003*(18) FC Dallas
2. Leonardo Sepulveda, 2001*(20) Salamanca
3. Stuart Ritchie, 2001*(20), Hannover 96
4. John Tolkin, 2002*(19) New York Red Bulls
5. Leon Flach, 2001*(20) St Pauli

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Longshots:
Andrew Gutman, 1996(25) Celtic FC > FC Cincinnati; Ben Sweat, 1991(30) Inter Miami CF; Jorge Villafana, 1989(32) Portland Timbers; Donny Toia, 1992(30) Real Salt Lake; Mikey Ambrose, 1993(28) Inter Miami CF; Fabian Johnson, 1987(34) unattached; Kyle Smith, 1992(30) Orlando City SC

Out of the Picture:
Brek Shea, 1990(32) Inter Miami; Greg Garza, 1991(30) FC Cincinnati; Reece Buckmaster, 1996(25) New York Red Bulls; Seth Sinovic, 1987(35) Sporting Kansas City; Connor Lade, 1989(32) New York Red Bulls; Ryan Laursen, 1992(30) OB [Denmark dual-national]; Shea Salinas, 1985(36) San Jose Earthquakes; Jordan Harvey, 1984(38) Los Angeles FC; Dillon Serna, 1994(28) Colorado Rapids; Miguel Ibarra, 1990(32) Minnesota United; Edgar Castillo, 1986(35) Atlanta United; Justin Morrow, 1987(34) Toronto FC; Jonathan Bornstein, 1984(37) Chicago Fire

Outlook:
Danilo Acosta, 1997*(24) LA Galaxy; Andre Reynolds, 2001*(21) Chicago Fire

DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDERS:​

Frontrunners:

1. Tyler Adams, 1999*(23) Red Bull Leipzig
2. Weston McKennie, 1998*(23) Juventus

Contenders:

1. Johnny Cardoso, 2001*(20) Internacional
2. Owen Otasowie, 2001*(21) Wolverhampton Wanderers
3. James Sands, 2000*(21) New York City FC
4. Jackson Yuiell, 1997*(25) San Jose Earthquakes
5. Alfredo Morales, 1990(32) Fortuna Dusseldorf
6. Chris Durkin, 2000*(22) DC United > Saint Truiden
7. Kellyn Acosta, 1995(25) Colorado Rapids
8. Eryk Williamson, 1997*(25) Portland Timbers

~ Darlington Nagbe, 1990(31) Columbus Crew [Declines call-ups]
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Pretenders:

1. Wil Trapp, 1993(29) Inter Miami
2. Cristian Roldan, 1995(26) Seattle Sounders
3. Michael Bradley, 1987(34) Toronto FC
4. Marky Delgado, 1995(27) Toronto FC

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Elite Prospects:

1. Bryang Kayo, 2002*(19) Wolfsburg

Promising Prospects:

1. Frankie Amaya, 2000*(21) FC Cincinnati
2. Andres Perea, 2000*(21) Orlando City {Colombia dual}
3. Taylor Booth, 2001*(21) Bayern Munich
4. Tanner Tessman, 2001*(20) FC Dallas
5. Christian Cappis, 1999*(22) Hobro IK
6. Brandon Servania, 1999*(23) FC Dallas
7. Keaton Parks, 1997*(24) New York City FC
8. Hassani Dotson, 1997*(24) Minnesota United
9. Edwin Cerrillo, 2000*(21) FC Dallas
10. Sebastian Berhalter, 2001*(21) Columbus Crew
11. Danny Leyva, 2003*(19) Seattle Sounders

Fringe Prospects:

1. Justin Haak, 2001*(20) New York City FC
2. Josh Atencio, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders
3. Jack Maher, 1999*(22) Nashville SC
4. Ian Hoffman, 2001*(20) Houston Dynamo
5. Eric Calvillo, 1998*(24) San Jose Earthquakes

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Longshots:
Sean Davis, 1993(29) New York Red Bulls; Russell Canouse, 1995(26) DC United; Dax McCarty, 1987(35) Nashville SC; Perry Kitchen, 1992(30) LA Galaxy; Mikkel Diskerud, 1990(31) Helsingborg; Matt Polster, 1993(28) New England Revolution; Mo Adams, 1996(26) Atlanta United

Out of the Picture:
Nick Besler, 1993(29) Real Salt Lake; Danny Williams, 1989(33) Pafos FC; Caleb Stanko, 1993(28) FC Cincinnati; Fatai Alashe, 1993(28) FC Cincinnati;; Jeff Larentowicz, 1983(38) Atlanta United;; Servando Carrasco, 1988(33) LA Galaxy; Eric Alexander, 1988(34) FC Dallas; Fernando Arce, Jr, 1996(25) Dorados de Sinola; Kyle Beckerman, 1982(40) Real Salt Lake; Victor Ulloa, 1987(30 Inter Miami; Scott Caldwell, 1991(31) New England Revolution; Jacori Hayes, 1995(26) FC Dallas

Outlook:
Derrick Jones, 1997*(25) Nashville SC; Wan Kuzain, 1998*(23) Sporting Kansas City; Chris Goslin, 2000*(22) Atlanta United; Juan Torres, 1999*(22) New York City FC; Cameron Lindley, 1997*(24) Orlando City; Adam Saldana, 2002*(20) LA Galaxy; Sidney Friede, 1998*(24) Hertha Berlin > Royal Mouscron [Germany dual, undecided]; Kyle Scott, 1997*(24) Newcastle United; Gedion Zelalem, 1997*(25) Sporting Kansas City; Isaac Angking, 2000*(22) New England Revolution; Gilbert Fuentes, 2002*(20) San Jose Earthquakes; Matt Hundley, 2000*(22) Colorado Rapids; Jeremiah Gutjahr, 1997*(24) Chicago Fire

ATTACKING MIDFIELDERS:​

Frontrunners:

1. Giovanni Reyna, 2002*(20) Borussia Dortmund

Contenders:

1. Brenden Aaronson, 2000*(21) Red Bull Salzburg
2. Sebastian Lletget, 1992(29) LA Galaxy
3. Richard Ledezma, 2000*(21) PSV Eindhoven

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Pretenders:

1. Julian Green, 1995(26) Greuther Firth

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Elite Prospects:

1. Cole Bassett, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids

Promising Prospects:

1. Alex Mendez, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam
2. Djordje Mihailovic, 1998*(23) Chicago Fire
3. Jesus Ferreira, 2000*(21), FC Dallas
4. Paxton Pomykal, 1999*(22), FC Dallas
5. Gianluca Busio, 2002*(20), Sporting Kansas City
6. Malik Tillman, 2002*(20) Bayern Munich {Germany dual}
7. Anthony Fontana, 1999*(22) Philadelphia Union
8. Luca de la Torre, 1998*(24) Heracles
9. Matko Miljevic, 2001*(21) Argentinos

Fringe Prospects:

1. Omir Fernandez, 1999*(23) New York Red Bulls
2. Alan Sonora, 1998*(24) Independiente

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Longshots:
Joel Sonora, 1996(25), CA Talleres > Arsenal de Sarandi; Harry Shipp, 1991(30) Seattle Sounders; Kelyn Rowe, 1991(30) New England Revolution; Alejandro Bedoya, 1987(35) Philadelphia Union; Joe Corona, 1990(31) LA Galaxy; Emo Hyndman, 1996(26) Atlanta United

Out of the Picture:
Sacha Kljestan, 1985(36) LA Galaxy; Lee Nguyen, 1986(35) Inter Miami CF; Benny Feilhaber, 1985(37) Sporting Kansas City; Luis Argudo, 1995(26) Inter Miami CF; Alejandro Guido, 1994(28) Los Angeles FC; Brandt Bronico, 1995(26) Chicago Fire; Ian Harkes, 1995(27) Dundee United; Tommy McNamara, 1991(31) Houston Dynamo; Alex Roldan, 1996(25) Seattle Sounders

Outlook:
Ben Mines, 2000*(22) New York Red Bulls; Andrew Carleton, 2000*(21) Atlanta United; Marcelo Palomino, 2001*(21) Houston Dynamo

WINGERS:​

Frontrunners:

1. Christian Pulisic, 1998*(23) Chelsea FC
2. Yunus Musah, 2002*(19) Valencia {England dual}

Contenders:

1. Jordan Morris, 1994(26), Seattle Sounders
2. Konrad De La Fuente, 2001*(20), FC Barcelona
3. Ulysses Llanez, 2001*(21) Wolfsburg > Heerenveen
4. Chris Mueller, 1996(25) Orlando City

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Pretenders:

1. Duane Holmes, 1994(27) Derby County
2. Tyler Boyd, 1994(27) unattached
3. Paul Arriola, 1995(27) DC United
4. Lynden Gooch, 1995(26) Sunderland
5. Memo Rodriguez, 1995(26) Houston Dynamo
6. Corey Baird, 1996(26) Real Salt Lake

~. Latif Blessing, 1996(26) Los Angeles FC * {Declared for USMNT, not yet eligible}

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Elite Prospects:

1. Efrain Alvarez, 2002*(19) LA Galaxy {Mexico dual}
2. Caden Clark, 2003*(19) New York Red Bulls
3. Emmanuel Sabbi, 1997*(24) OB Odense
4. Indiana Vassiliev, 2001*(21) Aston Villa > Burton Albion
5. Jonathan Lewis, 1997*(24) Colorado Rapids

Promising Prospects:

1. Sebastian Saucedo, 1997*(25) UNAM Pumas
2. Nick Taitague, 1999*(23) Schalke
3. Cade Cowell, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes
4. Cameron Harper, 2001*(20) Celtic FC

Fringe Prospects:

1. Jonathan Amon, 1999*(23) FC Nordsjaelland {INJURED}
2. Timothy Tillman, 1999*(23) Greuther Firth
3. Griffin Yow, 2002*(20) DC United
4. Thomas Roberts, 2001*(21) FC Dallas
5. Matteo Ritaccio, 2001*(20) Liverpool FC
6. Tyler Wolff, 2003*(19) Atlanta United

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Longshots:
Romain Gall, 1995(27), Malmo FF > Stabaek; Ethan Finlay, 1990(31) Minnesota United; Alex Muyl, 1995(26) Nashville SC; Fafa Picault, 1991(31) FC Dallas; Kenny Saief, 1993(28) Lechia Gdańsk; Nick DeLeon, 1990(31) Toronto FC; Joseph Gyau, 1992(29) FC Cincinnati

Out of the Picture:
Gboly Ariyibi, 1995(27) Motherwell FC; Rubio Rubin, 1996(26) Dorados; Bradford Jamieson, 1996(25) LA Galaxy; Chris Pontius, 1987(35) LA Galaxy; Jerome Kiesewetter, 1993(29) Inter Miami CF; Kekuta Manneh, 1994(26) New England Revolution

Outlook:
Kevin Lankford, 1998*(23) FC St Pauli; Zyen Jones, 2000*(21) Schalke; Lagos Kunga, 1998*(23) Atlanta United; Jacobo Reyes, 2000*(21) Monterrey; Griffin Dorsey, 1999*(23) Toronto FC; Tate Schmitt, 1997*(25) Real Salt Lake; Mukwelle Akale, 1997*(25) Villarreal CF; Joshua Perez, 1998*(24) CD Castellon

FORWARDS:​

Frontrunners:

1. Josh Sargent, 2000*(22) Werder Bremen
2. Timothy Weah, 2000*(22), Lille OSC

Contenders:

1. Niko Gioacchini, 2000*(21) SM Caen
2. Sebastian Soto, 2000*(22) Norwich City > Telstar 96
3. Haji Wright, 1998*(24), Sonderjyske
4. Aron Johannsson, 1990(31) Hammarby
5. Ayo Akinola, 2000*(22), Toronto FC {Canada, Nigeria}
6. Daryl Dike, 2000*(21) Orlando City SC
7. Jozy Altidore, 1989(32), Toronto FC
8. Gyasi Zardes, 1991(30), Columbus Crew
9. Jeremy Ebobisse, 1997*(25), Portland Timbers
10. Andrija Novakovich, 1996(25) Frosinone
11. Joe Efford, 1996(25) Waasland-Beveren

~. Jordan Siebatcheu, 1996(26) BSC Young Boys {Prefers France}

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Pretenders:

1. Bobby Wood, 1992(29), Hamburg
2. Mason Toye, 1998*(23) Montreal Impact
3. CJ Sapong, 1988(33), Chicago Fire
4. Juan Agudelo, 1992(29) Inter Miami
5. Christian Ramirez, 1991(31), Houston Dynamo
6. Brian White, 1996(26) New York Red Bulls
7. Khiry Shelton, 1993(28) Sporting Kansas City

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Elite Prospects:

1. Folarin Balogun, 2001*(20) Arsenal {England dual}
2. Ricardo Pepi, 2003*(18) FC Dallas
3. Charlie Kelman, 2001*(20) Queens Park Rangers
4. Patrick Koffi, 2001*(20) Paris FC
5. Malick Sanogo, 2004*(18) Union Berlin

Promising Prospects:

1. Benji Michel, 1997*(24) Orlando City SC
2. Matthew Hoppe, 2001*(21) Schalke
3. Justin Butler, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt
4. Robbie Robinson, 1998*(23) Inter Miami CF
5. Brandon Vasquez, 1998*(24) FC Cincinnati
6. Alfonso Ocampo-Cavez, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders
7. Christian Torres, 2004*(18) Los Angeles FC
8. Johan Gomez, 2001*(20) FC Porto
9. Jalen Hawkins, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt
10. Maurice Malone, 2000*(21) FC Augsburg {Germany dual}
11. Jack de Vries, 2002*(20), Philadelphia Union

Fringe Prospects:

1. Justin Rennicks, 1999*(23) New England Revolution
2. Josh Pynadath, 2002*(20) unattached
3. Dante Sealy, 2003(19) FC Dallas
4. Tyler Freeman, 2003*(19) Sporting Kansas City
5. Ethan Zubak, 1998*(24) LA Galaxy

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Longshots:
Teal Bunbury, 1990(32) New England Revolution; Andrew Wooten, 1989(32) Philadelphia Union; Dom Dwyer, 1990(31), Orlando City; Terrence Boyd, 1991(31) Hallescher FC; Jann George, 1992(29) Jahn Regensburg; Tom Barlow, 1995(26) New York Red Bull’s

Out of the Picture:
Tony Rocha, 1993(28) New York City FC; Patrick Mullins, 1992(30) Toronto FC; Niki Jackson, 1995(26) Colorado Rapids; Erik Hurtado, 1990(31) Sporting Kansas City; Chris Wondolowski, 1983(39) San Jose Earthquakes

Prospects:
George Acosta, 2000*(22) Boca Juniors; Nebiyou Perry, 1999*(22) FC Koln; Shaft Brewer, 1999*(22) Los Angeles FC; McKenzie Gaines, 1998*(24) Darmstadt; Isaiah Young, 1998*(24) Werder Bremen; Siad Haji, 1999*(22) San Jose Earthquakes; Pierre DaSilva, 1998(23) Orlando City SC; Stefan Stojanovic, 2001*(21) unattached; Noah Jones, 2002*(20) RB Leipzig

 

2022:

GK:
Steffen, Turner, Guzan

Steffen is head and shoulders #1 right now. I figure the advanced stats crowd will stamp their feet if Turner isn't on the roster. I feel like you want one guy with big game experience, in case the two newbies can't handle the moment. Guzan will be one of the few players who has even gone to the World Cup. Also seems to be good with the press.

D
Dest, Reynolds, Brooks, Richards, Otasowie, Ream, Robinson, ?

Dest and (a healthy) Brooks are locks. I worry about Richards' upper body strength but a contributor at Bayern Munich. makes our XXIII. If the strong interest in Reynolds among blue chip clubs is genuine, he gets the nod over Cannon and Araujo and Scally. I take Robinson over Cannon, etc. because you can't teach speed and we don't really have many left footers. Why Ream? Because he can cover two spots mildly inadequately and that gives you an extra center back. The ? stands for some MLSer in the Long spot, and I just don't know who.

DM
Musah, McKennie, Adams, Yueill,

McKennie is a lock. On his current trajectory, Musah is a lock if he joins us. Everyone wants to replace Yueill, but he continues to hold the spot, and there's probably a spot for a long switch passer. I'm the only guy on the board who doesn't think Adams is a lock for the 23. But is it that hard to imagine Otasowie or Kayo taking his place? That said, he's such a smart player, and with a young team a smart player is going to be needed.

Bedoya
Arriola

This spot is for a guy who vacuums loose balls, locks down a wing on defense, and maybe contributes a little bit going forward. I call it Bedoya. Bedoya could still be the Bedoya. And I thought it might be Morales. But I think Arriola is the leading contender.

AM
Pulisic, Reyna, Morris, Aaronson

Pulisic is a lock. Reyna should be a lock, but needs to improve from his debut. The other two spots, as I see it, consist of an MLS veteran spot and a Euro spot. The veteran MLS spot is among Morris, Mueller, Lletget. The Euro spot will be a younger guy among Aaronson, Konrad, Ledezma, maybe Llanez.

FW:
Zardes, Sargent, Weah
Zardes and Sargent are close to locks. Weah might be a momentary thing, but it looks like he's finally finding his feet again. He has speed, magic, and he can cover at wing.

 

Turns out it was not the pool. 18 of the 49 listed are in the pool three years later.

things have changed dramatically.

 

In the formation that we are currently playing which is 4-3-3 ...
I don't see 4 of your picks making it.

Youell, Bedoya, Arriola, Aaronson

Reynolds and Aaronson are barely starting with their clubs. They have a chance but the odds are against them because of time. They would need to hit the ground running.

Because Otosawie can play either midfield or CB. GB may go with 7 defenders instead of 8 and have an extra specialty midfielder or forward.
I would think GB would take Lletget over Bedoya any day of the week and twice on Sunday.
As it stands, I think Weah will be the back up to Pulisic instead of Ariola. Again, because Weah can play more than one position. Morris will probably back up Reyna as a right-winger. The rest of the backup positions are up for grabs. Is Johny better than Youell? We should have a better picture after the next friendly.

 

Largely agree on WCQ.

Bedoya is out of the pool. And especially for two years from now.

Weah has looked good, and while I have seen a general role for Arriola at times, I struggle to see what he is going to bring that Weah doesn't at this point. Weah is a good defensive winger AND has a level of athleticism and skill that Arriola can't reach. Healthy, Weah will beat him out, I think.

Not sure about Reynolds, but I think with 2 years to the WC, Aaronson has a real shot at a roster spot.

 

I don't think GB is going to wait until the very end to have his team set. I think 22 players will be set months before the WC.
Aaronson's competition is Lletget assuming Otasawie has the advantage because he can play more than one position. If GB goes with 7 in the back Aaronson may make it or maybe GB goes with an extra CF besides Sargent and Zardes like Dike or even Nico.
If Reynolds is still playing as an RB then his competition is Cannon, GB likes Cannon a lot, hard for him to switch to an unproven kid.

 

I still have high hopes for my dark horse...Bryang Kayo. He is the type of midfielder that we don't have. 6'1/170 fast and strong. I wish there was more time but the odds are against him. He would need to get promoted to Wolfsburg this January to have a chance. Rumors are he might but who knows how true those rumors are.

 

Agree that Reynolds has a hard haul.

I don't think that Berhalter is going to throw someone in a few months before the WC unless they are amazing, but Aaronson has time to go to Salzburg and displace someone like Lletget. He may, he may not, but if by December next year he's a better player, then he'll get in. He's already been introduced and he'll play somewhere this summer in the system.

 

The keyword is better. If Aaronson is as good as Lletget, GB will go with Lletget.
GB may go with a true CB and drop Otasawie and keep both Aaronson and Lletget. GB sees things differently than most, like using Lletget as a false 9 instead of using a true 9 from his squad.

 

If Bedoya makes the roster, Berhalter is just trolling us. There’s no reason whatsoever that he should even be considered a contender for even a January Camp. But Berhalter has done some dumb things in the past.

 

USMNT Player Pool
2021 Preview​

GOALKEEPERS

#1 Zack Steffen - the clear cut #1 goalkeeper in our pool. We really need him to stay healthy and in form; or we will be really desperate.

#2 JT Marcinkowski - I don’t think Marcinkowski is our second best keeper, but he’s our only Olympic aged keeper playing anywhere and the rest of the goalkeeper situation is the worst it has ever been in modern USMNT history.

#3 Bill Hamid - Hamid’s career has really not been what we hoped it would be, but he’s one of only a few American keepers playing well anywhere. Plus, Berhalter seems to rate him so he’s in the picture.

#4 Matt Turner - He seems to be a solid MLS keeper, but Berhalter does not seem to rate him. Nonetheless, because of lack of other options, and the fact that he’s youngish, he’s in. Otherwise, Brad Guzan gets the nod because of his experience.

#5 Ethan Horvath - Because he still has potential and no one else has made a case for themselves, Horvath is still a contender. But Horvath really needs to figure things out. He is at high risk of becoming a nobody very quickly.

Comments: Fortunately, Steffen is a good-enough goalkeeper. But we are one player-removed from absolute disaster. All eyes should be on our goalkeeping situation in 2021, and pray that someone finally shows they’re worth a damn.

Positional Confidence: D-


RIGHT BACKS:

#1 Sergino Dest - There’s no doubt that Dest is our best fullback. However, because of our depth at right back, and Dest’s versatility, it’s highly likely that Dest will be playing left back for us.

#2 Reggie Cannon - Cannon has quietly had a decent career in Europe and he has consistently been trustworthy for the USMNT. He needs to be careful because he faces a lot of competition at right back. But he should feel confident right now as a rotational starter.

#3 Bryan Reynolds - Alright, I’m promoting him early, but when your transfer value as a fullback gets into the eight digits and clubs like Juventus and Roma want you, you get bumped in the pecking order. Still, he needs to prove he can play at that next level and he needs to force Dest to play on the left - or learn how to play there himself.

#4 DeAndre Yedlin - what the hell happened for Yedlin? He wasn’t spectacular at Newcastle, but I don’t know what he did to be frozen out all together. Fortunately, he seems to reverse that misfortune; although signs point to him moving away from the PL. Still, he’s one of our most experienced defenders and we cannot sneeze at that.

#5 Julian Araujo - Araujo equipped himself well enough to make his case for inclusion. He has an uphill battle, but he’s still very young and very promising.

Comments: Someone is going to have to learn how to play left back. It’s that simple. Right back is now the most competitive position on our team, and even after Dest, Cannon, Reynolds, Yedlin, and Araujo; there’s Tim Chandler, Kyle Duncan, Aaron Herrera, Joe Scally, Shaq Moore, and some others who will want to be included.

Positional Confidence: A

LEFT BACKS:

#1 Antonee Robinson - If Dest is starting as a right back, then Antonee is locked in at left back. Right now, the young Jedi has done well in the Premier League and he is deserving of a starting position on our team, although he still has to learn how to be a little more consistent and steady.

#2 Sam Vines - Okay, things fall off after Robinson. Vines has done well enough to be considered a good MLS, CONCACAF, and Olympic aged level defender. But that’s not good enough for where we should want him to be. Nonetheless, because of a lack of other options, here he stands as our number #2 left back - unless we convert someone.

#3 Chase Gasper - Gasper has done well enough to be considered a good MLS level left back. I doubt he’s international quality, but he might do in a pinch with limited responsibility. Because of a lack of reliable options, he’s in the mix. In other words, he’s my guy who you break the glass in case of emergency, but no one is too thrilled that he’s there.

#4 George Bello - Bello’s career has stalled because of injuries. And it doesn’t help that Atlanta United has earned the reputation as the least USMNT friendly club in the world (I’m ashamed of my home team). But Bello is showing signs of maturity. And I’ll say about Bello - he has the potential - to be that next level youth prodigy from MLS, a la Adams and Aaronson. He just needs to prove it this year. If he lives up to the hype, we should all be feeling very good about our fullback situation.

#5 Kyle Duncan - He’s Olympic eligible, he’s done well enough in MLS, and he can play comfortably on the right or left. For those reasons, and because of a lack of other options, Duncan gets the temporary nod for now.

Comments: We have reason to both feel optimistic and worried about left back. In theory, we can play Dest or Robinson there and feel confident to get a result. But depth is a problem. And it’s not long into the player pool before we start looking to convert or promote players to play the position. I’m also watching Gloster, Kobe, and a few others to see if they’ll make the leap this year. If they do, they will allow us all to breathe a little easier to know we have depth in this squad.

Positional confidence: C+

CENTER BACKS

#1 John Brooks - Without a doubt, Brooks is our most esteemed center defender. But for as good as Brooks can be, he can also be guilty of mental lapses and injuries. For this reason, Brooks has always seemed to me more of a luxury defender than a bedrock defender who you look to lead a backline.

#2 Chris Richards - For as worried about Brooks that I am, I feel sure about Richards. He’s getting minutes now for one of the best teams in the world and I believe he could become a world class defender. Still, he’s very young and raw. And it’s one thing to throw a forward into the fire and see what happens... it’s another thing to throw out an unproven center defender. For that reason, Richards still has work to do.

#3 Matt Miazga - Miazga has all the potential in the world, but what’s between the ears has got in his way. Also, he’s not the quickest defender, so it would be essential to pair him with someone who has little faster wheels on them. For these reasons, I’m cautious about Miazga. Still, he’s had a solid year so far for a respectable Anderlecht side.

#4 Aaron Long - Berhalter’s boy. 2020 was not a good year for Long, and I’m worried that his failed move to Europe really set him back. I’m not ready to pull the plug on him yet. He’s got the athletic tools, he’s a solid defender, and he seems to have a good leadership presence. He just needs more experience performing consistently at a high level to justify him being locked into the team. I trust that he’s good enough for CONCACAF, but I’m not sure if he’s ready for the next level.

#5 Walker Zimmerman - pretty much the same story as Long. And where he’s not as fast, he’s stronger and he provides an even more steady leadership presence on the field. Still, he needs to prove he’s better than MLS and CONCACAF, or he could see himself on the outside looking in.

#6 Mark McKenzie - I think McKenzie is a pretty solid center defender. But he needs to go ahead and make his move abroad. Right now, Long and Zimmerman are more reliable than him, and if it came between an MLS defender, he’s on the out. But he’s got the upside of youth. And if he can finalize a good move abroad for a respectable side, he could see himself emerge as a necessary component to this squad.

#7 Erik Palmer-Brown - Honestly, I compare McKenzie and Palmer-Brown about equal, but Palmer-Brown has already done what McKenzie has yet to do: start to earn respect in Europe. That said, Austria Wien isn’t Bayern Munich. And Palmer-Brown should be looking for a greater challenge if he wants to up his game and make a case that he should be one of center defenders.

#8 Kik Piere - Okay, this is where it starts to get interesting. Piere seems to favor the Dutch national team, and his career kind of stalled in 2020. But lately, he’s been turning it back around, and demonstrating the talent that made Ajax take interest in him. Plus, he’s still incredibly young. So, the question will be - can Berhalter successfully recruit Piere? The path to starting for the US is a lot easier than starting for a team that possesses DeLigt, Van Dijk, De Vrij, Botman, and Veltman. So, that’s going for us.

#9 Ventura Alvarado - The forgotten man who has quietly made a decent career for himself in Mexico. I don’t know why Berhalter has ignored him, but in my opinion, he deserves a look - especially because no one has really put their stamp on the position yet.

#10 Tim Ream - Reluctantly, I’m including Ream for now. Berhalter rates him - even if signs are pointing to the death of his career. It helps that he can play left back in a pinch, and that he’s done well enough when he’s played for us. Still, I prefer the younger Carter-Vickers whose time at Bournemouth been stalled by an unfortunate injury. Outside of him, Atlanta is not going to release Miles Robinson (who is not good enough) and the other Olympic eligible defenders: Henry Kessler, Donovan Pines, Mauricio Pineda, and Justen Glad need work. That said, I don’t see a need for him - unless as an emergency left back, but evidently, Berhalter sees differently.

Comments: I’m not very confident about center back. At the moment, we have some reasonable talent making a case for inclusion, but it concerns me that we lack a leadership presence on the backline who has the level of experience we need from him to have. Still, the potential is there. We just need to hope that we see some improvement in 2021.

Positional confidence: C+

MIDFIELDERS:

#1 Wes McKennie - Our 2020 player of the year has really taken the next leap forward with his play with Juventus. At this point, I think any rational coach would go ahead and nominate him as the captain of the squad. He’s earned it.

#2 Tyler Adams - Finally getting his career back on track. Adams looks to be the indispensable man next to McKennie. With these two, we look to have one of the best midfield combos we ever had.

#3 Yunus Musah - is he a winger or a midfielder? Valencia says winger but fans say midfielder. Either way, stealing Musah away from England was a huge boost to the US squad.

#4 Owen Otasowie - The bull in the China shop has finally started to get minutes for Wolverhampton. And let me say, we could really benefit by having a physical destroyer and ball winner like Otasowie coming off the bench.

#5 Johnny Cardoso - Johnny is an incredibly young midfielder playing for one of the most storied clubs in Brazil. Right now, he’s an option off the bench, but he could push himself as a starter on the squad if he continues to improve.

#6 Jackson Yuiell - I don’t know if he’s good enough for that next level competition, but Yuiell is the perfect guy for CONCACAF with his deep-lying playmaking skills. Personally, I expect Yuiell to be that guy who is an important part of qualifying, but who gets cut when it comes time to the final 23. Still, I wouldn’t count him out entirely. He just needs to improve his defense, his athleticism, and get more experience.

#7 Darlington Nagbe - Okay, so I’m still holding out for Nagbe. But in my opinion, there is no other American player in MLS who is at the level that he’s at. He is a champion wherever he goes, and that’s for a reason. He is world class at helping teams maintain possession of the ball. In this regard, he might be considered a bit of a luxury player, but there’s about no one else that I think could help this team as a luxury player like Nagbe.

#8 Fredo Morales - the last man listed and it’s a head scratcher. There’s a lot of other options - James Sands, Kelyn Acosta, Eryk Williamson, Chris Durkin, Bryang Kayo, Tanner Tessman, Paxton Pomykal, Christian Cappis, Andres Perea, and Frankie Amaya, (not to mention the guys who have proven to not be good enough - Cristian Roldan, Wil Trapp, and Michael Bradley). But Fredo is another luxury player who I like for this team. He brings tenacity and experience. And even though he’s not the first name I want to see on the team sheet, I see a role for him in the daunting places in CONCACAF in 2021.

Comments: I’m a little worried about our depth, but with the emergence of young talents Musah, Johnny, and Otasowie, I’m starting to feel more and more confident about our midfield. That said, I feel very confident with McKennie-Adams bossing teams around in 2021.

Positional confidence: B+

PLAYMAKERS:

#1 Gio Reyna - Gio has emerged as one of our most important players, even if he has yet to prove it for the USMNT. The upside of Reyna is that we can finally move Pulisic to his preferred left wing position.

#2 Brenden Aaronson - I could not be higher on Aaronson. He’s extremely quick and agile and I think the sky is the limit for his career. I don’t know if there’s room for him to start, but he’s exactly the type of super sub we want to bring off the bench.

#3 Sebastian Lletget - Lletget has consistently been one of the best USMNT performers, and even though I think his spot in the 23 is in jeopardy due to intense competition, we need him to take on a leadership role for this very young team.

#4 Richard Ledezma - Man, his injury is so unfortunate. Ledezma was emerging at PSV as a first team player, and he’s also been the kind of guy who produces every time he stepped on the field. I don’t know if he can rebound in time for the 2022 cycle, but he’s so young that I still expect big things from him at some point. For 2021, I just hope he has a speedy recovery and he picks up where he left off.

#5 Julian Green - quietly, Julian Green has turned into a solid pro in the 2.Bundesliga. Still there are questions about his limited athletic ability. But he’s got the skill and flair, that if he was called in, I could envision him producing for us.

#6 Cole Bassett - With Pomykal’s injury history, Bassett has emerged in MLS as one of the most important playmaking prospects. Bassett really needs to turn it up a notch in 2021. He has the ability to do so. And even though things are crowded as they are; he could breakout as a player we need to get into the rotation.

#7 Gianluca Busio - Like Bassett, Busio is one of our most important prospects. Still incredibly young, Busio should be expected to produce in 2021 and should start entertaining offers for Europe very soon. At this point, like Bassett, his career could go either way: either stud or dud.

Comments: Aside from Lletget, we’re relying heavily on a lot of young faces to be the creative force of this team. But some of those young faces are really starting to break through on the world scene. Meanwhile, there’s some others who are still very young - such as Alex Mendez, Djordje Mihailovic, Jesus Ferreira, Anthony Fontana, and Luca de la Torre - but their prospects are not as bright.

Positional confidence: A-

WINGERS:

#1 Christian Pulisic - Pulisic needs to get healthy and stay healthy. His injury history is really starting to burden his career. And he is no longer the teenage phenom he once was. Now, he’s expected to be the leader and main producer of this team. In other words, if Pulisic does not run away with player of the year in 2021, because he excelled in every game, he should feel very disappointed in himself.

#2 Tim Weah - We should all be so grateful that Weah has recovered from his injuries and has continued his trajectory as an elite level international player. That said, I don’t know if Weah needs to play on the wing or at CF for us, but he’s definitely making the case that he should be in the XI regardless.

#3 Jordan Morris - I don’t know of a player in the USMNT pool that has more of a cult following than Jordan Morris. That said, I argue that he’s on the inside, but he needs to up his game, or he risks being surpassed by a lot of hungry youth prospects. Aside from that, like Weah, I don’t know if he’s best at CF or wing, but he’s likely to feature in both positions in 2021.

#4 Konrad de la Fuente - Budding as a rotational player for FC Barcelona, there’s no way that Konrad misses out if he can take his game to that next level. Still, he has a lot of work to do. But he seems to rise to every challenge in front of him.

#5 Chris Mueller - Mueller has quietly became a consistent and reliable performer in MLS. After an excellent showing in his first cap, Mueller should be looking to build on his career in 2021. That said, I think his ceiling is limited, and I don’t know if he’ll ever be better than MLS/CONCACAF. Still, he might prove to be a key player for us in qualifying.

#6 Paul Arriola - Arriola seems to have recovered well from his unfortunate ACL injury. Nonetheless, there is arguably no other player that screams - probably will never be better than MLS/CONCACAF, but he will bust his ass off every game and run until his heart gives out. And it’s that heart that he possesses, the reason that he might prove to be a very important player in 2021.

#7 Uly Llanez - Llanez has done well in his USMNT appearances but his club story does not look good. Even though he’s still very young, he should be getting on the field and producing for Heerenveen. But he’s not doing so. I’m worried about that. And afraid if he doesn’t turn it up a notch in 2021, we might soon forget about Uly Llanez.

#8 Efrain Alvarez - Did Berhalter successfully persuade Alvarez to switch to the US? Obviously, I hope so. But let me cast a dark omen on Alvarez. Personally, I predict that he flounders in MLS and never reaches the level of his hype. I just don’t see what all the fuss is about. Still, I hope he chooses the US and I hope he does well for us.

#9 Tyler Boyd - I’d be furious if I was Boyd - stuck in purgatory at Besiktas. Nonetheless, chances are high that we’ve seen the last of Boyd. Not many players can rebound from where he’s at. But what Boyd does have in his favor is that he’s still youngish and he’s already demonstrated he can be a producer. Stranger things have happened than to see someone like Boyd turn things around and become a productive player.

#10 Emmanuel Sabbi - There’s a lot of difference of opinion on Sabbi. Some say he’s not good enough. Meanwhile, I’ll argue on his behalf that he’s a physical freak who is still Olympic eligible and producing at a decent enough level in Denmark to get noticed. I don’t think he’ll ever become a key player for us. But I could see him working his way into being a speedy option off the bench that manages to do good things.

Comments: Wing is a lot like forward - it’s a matter of what you’re doing now, not what you have done for me. In other words, there’s a lot of opportunity for a flavor of the month to earn an opportunity to make his way into the team. Aside from that... At this point, I think we’ll see Pulisic and Weah running the wings with Morris as the first option off the bench. Also, eyes are peeled on Konrad de la Fuente to force his way into the picture. Meanwhile, we still might need to rely on some MLS lifers (Arriola and Mueller) to come up big for us in 2021. Lastly, I haven’t forgotten about Caden Clark and Duane Holmes who could play a role - not to also forget about Alex Mighten, Sebastian Saucedo, Nick Taitague, Jonathan Amon, Cade Cowell, Cameron Harper, Indy Vassilev, Jonathan Lewis, Lynden Gooch, Memo Rodriguez, and Corey Baird who will be competing for time.

Positional confidence: B+

FORWARDS:

#1 Josh Sargent - Our top forward needs to start producing for club and country. I know he’s young, but the pressure is on. He has to start consistently scoring goals. He has improved the rest of his game. And because of a lack of legitimate competition, he should feel confident.

#2 Gyasi Zardes - Let me be clear: Gyasi Zardes isn’t my second choice striker. But if no one else steps up this year, I imagine Berhalter is going to revert back to what he knows... Gyasi Zardes. If that’s the case, we should all be worried about qualifying, because I don’t know if Zardes is even up for CONCACAF.

#3 Haji Wright - Quietly, Haji Wright has started to turn into a solid forward in Denmark. I know that’s not the level we need our center forward to be, but it’s a start. If he keeps scoring, he should get a look. That said, he needs to learn how to be more physically imposing in games and score when the opportunity presents itself.

#4 Daryl Dike - Dike had a very good rookie year for Orlando where he demonstrated the potential to be the Romelu Lukaku (light) version of this team. I don’t know yet what his ceiling is, but if he builds off 2020, we should be hopeful.

#5 Niko Gioacchini - Scoring 2 goals in your debut is going to get you noticed. Still, the French second division is not good enough for where we need him to be. He needs to prove he can produce in Ligue 1 or a similar league. That said, he’s earned another look.

#6 Sebastian Soto - Similarly, scoring 2 goals in your debut will get you noticed. Also similarly, playing in the Dutch second division is not good enough.

#7 Andrija Novakovich - What the hell is up with all our best strikers playing in the second divisions? Someone needs to take their game to the next level. Of the bunch, Novakovich seems the most consistent for his club. But unlike the others, he’s months too old for the Olympics which cuts his opportunities to impress.

#8 Matthew Hoppe - I know Schalke is going to hell in a hand basket, but Hoppe has emerged as a rotational player for them. Because of a lack of other options, that might be enough to earn a cap. Still, we want to see him get on the score sheet and become the type of player that can rise to be a quality international player.

#9 Ayo Akinola - Flirting with Canada knocks him down a bit, even though he did score in his NT debut. At this point, I’d say Wright-Gioacchini-Soto-Hoppe-Akinola-Dike are all about tied. One just needs to catch fire. And in Ayo’s case, commit.

#10 Folarin Balogun - There’s some other possibilities. Jozy could return to form. Aron can stay healthy and keep producing. Pepi could continue his breakout. Kelman could become a regular for QPR. Sanogo could emerge as a star for Union Berlin. And Koffi, Efford, and Ebobisse could still breakthrough. But right now, Balogun is a head of all them. If he commits, and he finally becomes a regular for Arsenal - or manages a successful move away - where he’s scoring and producing... Balogun could quickly rise in these charts. Still, he’s more of a raw prospect at the moment.

Comments: We need someone to start scoring goals for club and country. We need Josh Sargent to start producing. We need goal scorers. Otherwise, we are going to have all this attacking talent, and no one who can do anything with it.

Positional confidence: C+

 

I like your list.
I just make a remark on Balogun, he is 5'10 and only 148 lbs. I don't think he is strong enough to handle international CBs. I think his future is more in the ACM position.

 

Is Sandler off the radar?

 

I’ll have to add Josh Cohen to the list. A 1992 goalkeeper playing for Maccabi Haifa. Right now, our only keeper starting in Europe.

 

Winter 2021 - January - Update​

GOALKEEPERS​

Frontrunners:

1. Zack Steffen, 1995(27), Manchester City FC

Contenders:

1. Bill Hamid, 1990(31) DC United
2. Matt Turner, 1994(27), New England Revolution
3. Sean Johnson, 1989(33), New York City FC
4. Ethan Horvath, 1995(26), Club Brugge
5. Brad Guzan, 1984(37), Atlanta United

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Elite Prospects:
(None)

Promising Prospects:

1. JT Marcinkowski, 1997*(25) San Jose Earthquakes
2. David Ochoa, 2001*(20) Real Salt Lake
3. Brady Scott, 1999*(22) Austin FC
4. Chituru Odunze, 2002*(19) Leicester City
5. Carlos dos Santos, 2000* (21) Benfica

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Pretenders:

• Steffen Frei, 1986(36) Seattle Sounders
• Josh Cohen, 1992(29) Maccabi Haifa
• Tyler Miller, 1993(30), Minnesota United

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Fringe Prospects:

• Jonathan Klinsmann, 1997*(25) LA Galaxy
• Damian Las, 2002*(20) Fulham
• Matt Freese, 1998*(23) Philadelphia Union
• Trey Muse, 1999*(22) Seattle Sounders

Outlook:

• Victor Vidal, 1999*(22) Lleida Esportiu {Spain dual}
• Roccos Rios Novos, 2002*(20) Lanus {Argentina dual}
• Gabriel Slonina, 2004* (18) Chicago Fire
• Chris Brady, 2004* (18) Chicago Fire
• Ethan Wady, 2002* (20) Chelsea > Dartford
• Phillip Ejimadu, 1999*(22) Los Angeles FC
• Abraham Rodriguez, 2002*(19) Colorado Rapids
• John Pulskamp, 2001*(21) Sporting Kansas City
  
• Luca Lewis, 2001*(21) New York Red Bulls
• Justin Vom Steeg, 1997*(25) LA Galaxy

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Longshots:

• David Bingham, 1989(32) LA Galaxy
• Quentin Westberg, 1986(36) Toronto FC
• Tim Melia, 1986(36), Sporting Kansas City
• Luis Robles, 1984(38) Inter Miami CF
• Steve Clark, 1986(36) Portland Timbers
• William Yarbrough, 1989(33) Colorado Rapids
• Zac MacMath, 1991(30) Real Salt Lake
• Andrew Tarbell, 1993(28) Austin FC
• Brian Rowe, 1988(33) Orlando City SC
• Joe Willis, 1988(33) Nashville SC
• John McCarthy, 1992(29) Inter Miami
• Spencer Richey, 1992(30) FC Cincinnati
• Ryan Meara, 1990(31) New York Red Bulls

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Out of the Picture:
Evan Bush, 1986(36) Montreal Impact; Tyler Deric, 1988(33) Houston Dynamo; Alex Bono, 1994(28) Toronto FC; Joe Bendik, 1989(33) Philadelphia Union; Jeff Attinella, 1988(33) Portland Timbers; Matt Lampson, 1989(32) LA Galaxy; Jesse Gonzalez, 1995(27) unattached; Kenneth Kronholm, 1985(36) Chicago Fire

Long way to go:
Justin Garces, 2000*(21), unattached; Patrick Schulte, 2001*(21) Saint Louis FC; Andrew Thomas, ????*(??) unattached; Benny Diaz, 1998* (25) Club Tijuana {Mexico}; Nicholas Ammeter, 2000* (23) FC Aarau {Switzerland}; Nicolas defreitas-Hansen, 2001* (22) Everton {Denmark}; Brooks Thompson, 2002* (19) Sporting Kansas City; Eric Lopez, 1999* (22) LA Galaxy; Hunter Sulte, 2002*(20) Portland Timbers; Beckham Sunderland, 2003*(18) FC Cincinnati

RIGHT BACKS​

Frontrunners:

1. Sergino Dest, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam
2. Reggie Cannon, 1998*(23), Boavista FC

Contenders:

1. DeAndre Yedlin, 1993(28) Newcastle United
2. Bryan Reynolds, 2001*(20) FC Dallas
3. Julian Araujo 2001*(20) LA Galaxy

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Elite Prospects:

1. Joseph Scally, 2002*(19) Borussia Moenchengladbach

Promising Prospects:

1. Kyle Duncan, 1997*(24) New York Red Bulls
2. Aaron Herrera, 1997*(24) Real Salt Lake
3. Brooks Lennon, 1997*(24), Atlanta United
4. Jaylin Lindsey, 2000*(22) Sporting Kansas City

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Pretenders:

• Tristan Blackmon, 1996(25) Los Angeles FC
• Shaquell Moore, 1996(26) Tenerife
• Tim Chandler, 1990(32) Eintracht Frankfurt
• Eric Lichaj, 1988(33) Fatih Karagumruk
• Nick Lima, 1994(27) Austin FC

~. Julian Gressel, 1993(28) DC United ** [USMNT declared, eligibility 2022]

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Fringe Prospects:

• Sebastian Anderson, 2002*(19) Colorado Rapids
• Matthew Olosunde, 1998*(24), Rotherham United
• Dylan Nealis, 1998*(23) Inter Miami

Outside Prospects:

• Manny Perez, 1999*(23) Celtic FC > North Carolina FC
• Nathan Harriel, 2001*(21) Philadelphia Union
• Erik Duenas, 2004*(17) Los Angeles FC
• DeJuan Jones, 1997*(24) New England Revolution
• Marlon Fossey, 1998*(23), Fulham

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Longshots:

• Keegan Rosenberry, 1993(28) Colorado Rapids
• Tommy Thompson, 1995(26) San Jose Earthquakes
• Brandon Bye, 1995(26) New England Revolution
• Jake Nerwinski, 1994(27) Vancouver Whitecaps
• Raymon Gaddis, 1990(32) Philadelphia Union
• Chris Duvall, 1991(30) Portland Timbers
• Desevio Payne, 1995(26) FC Emmen
• Zarek Valentin, 1991(30)Houston Dynamo
• Eric Miller, 1993(29) Nashville SC

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Out of the Picture:
Marlon Hairston, 1994(28) Houston Dynamo; Hector Jimenez, 1988(33) Columbus Crew; Ashton Gotz, 1993(28) Roda JC; Graham Zusi, 1986(35) Sporting Kansas City

Long way to go:
Mauricio Cuevas, 2003*(19) LA Galaxy; Zico Bailey, 2000*(22) FC Cincinnati; Michael Halliday, 2003*(19) Orlando City SC; Eddie Munjoma, 1998(23) FC Dallas; Cameron Duke, 2001*(21) Sporting Kansas City; Jeremy Kelly, 1997(24) Colorado Rapids; Jose Kevin Bonilla, 2001*(20) FC Dallas

CENTER BACKS​

Frontrunners:

1. John Brooks, 1993(29), Wolfsburg
2. Chris Richards, 2000*(22) Bayern Munich
3. Matt Miazga, 1995(26), Chelsea > Anderlecht

Contenders:

1. Mark McKenzie, 1999*(23) Philadelphia Union
2. Aaron Long, 1992(29), New York Red Bulls
3. Walker Zimmermann, 1993(29), Nashville SC
4. Erik Palmer-Brown, 1997*(25), Manchester City > Austria Wien

~. Philip Sandler, 1997*(25) Manchester City > Hellas Verona [Prefers Netherlands]

~. Kik Pierie, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam > FC Twente [Prefers Netherlands]

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Elite Prospects:

1. Cameron Carter-Vickers, 1997*(24), Tottenham Hotspur > Bournemouth
2. Miles Robinson, 1997*(25), Atlanta United

Promising Prospects:

1. Mauricio Pineda 1997* (24) Chicago Fire
2. Henry Kessler, 1998*(23) New England Revolution
3. Justen Glad, 1997*(25), Real Salt Lake
4. Donovan Pines, 1998*(24) DC United
5. Aboubacar Keita, 2000*(22) Columbus Crew

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Pretenders:

• Ventura Alvarado, 1992(29) Athletics San Luis
• Tim Ream, 1987(34), Fulham
• Ike Opara, 1989(33) Minnesota United
• Tim Parker, 1993(29) New York Red Bulls

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Fringe Prospects:

• Auston Trusty, 1998*(23), Colorado Rapids
• Michael Edwards, 2000*(21) Wolfsburg
• George Campbell, 2001*(20) Atlanta United
• Lennard Maloney, 1999*(22) Union Berlin

Outlook:

• Kwabena Boateng, 2001*(20) unattached
• Efrain Morales, 2004*(18) Atlanta United
• Tony Leone, 2004*(18) Los Angeles FC
• Justin Che, 2003*(18) FC Dallas
• Tayvon Gray, 2002*(19) New York City FC
• Brandan Craig, 2004*(18) Philadelphia Union
• Nicholas Slonina, 2001*(21) Chicago Fire
• Jacob Akanyirige, 2001*(20) San Jose Earthquakes

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Longshots:

• Omar Gonzalez, 1988(33) Toronto FC
• Matt Hedges, 1990(32), FC Dallas
• Brendan Hines-Ike, 1994(27) KV Kortrijk
• Steve Birnbaum, 1991(31) DC United
• Shane O’Neill, 1993(28) Seattle Sounders
• Geoff Cameron, 1985(36) Queens Park Rangers
• Dave Romney, 1993(28) Nashville SC
• Nick Hagglund, 1992(29) FC Cincinnati
• Daniel Steres, 1990(31) LA Galaxy
• Nick DePuy, 1994(27) LA Galaxy

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Out of the Picture:
Jonathan Campbell, 1993(28) retired; Eriq Zavaleta, 1992(29) Toronto FC; Michael Orozco Fiscal, 1986(36) Lobos; Kortne Ford, 1996(26) Colorado Rapids; Jalil Anibaba, 1988(34) Nashville SC; Jimmy Ockford, 1992(29) San Jose Earthquakes; Josh Williams, 1988(34) Columbus Crew; Brent Kallman, 1990(31) Minnesota United; Tomas Hilliard-Arce, 1995(26) LA Galaxy; Grant Lillard, 1995(26) Inter Miami CF; Alex Crognale, 1994(27) Columbus Crew; Matt Besler, 1987(35) Sporting Kansas City

Long way to go:
Sean Nealis, 1997*(25) New York Red Bulls; Sam Rogers, 1999*(23) Seattle Sounders; Hugo Arellano, 1998*(24) LA Galaxy; Axel Alejandre, 2002*(19) Chicago Fire; Zac MacGraw, 1997*(24) Portland Timbers; Tanner Beason, 1997*(25) San Jose Earthquakes; Casey Walls, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes, Erik McCue, 2001(21) Houston Dynamo

LEFT BACKS​

Frontrunners:

1. Antonee Robinson, 1997*(24) Fulham

Contenders:

1. Sam Vines, 1999*(23) Colorado Rapids
2. Chase Gasper, 1996(26) Minnesota United

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Elite Prospects:

1. George Bello, 2002*(20), Atlanta United

Promising Prospects:

1. Chris Gloster, 2000*(21) unattached
2. Kobe Hernandez-Foster, 2002*(19) Wolfsburg
3. Marco Farfan, 1998*(23) Los Angeles FC
4. Leon Flach, 2001*(20) St Pauli
5. Travian Sousa, 2001*(20) unattached
6. Matthew Real, 1999*(22) Philadelphia Union
7. John Nelson, 1998*(23) FC Dallas

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Pretenders:

• Ryan Hollingshead, 1991(31) FC Dallas
• Daniel Lovitz, 1991(30) Nashville SC

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Fringe Prospects:

• Jonathan Gomez, 2003*(18) FC Dallas
• Leonardo Sepulveda, 2001*(20) Salamanca
• John Tolkin, 2002*(19) New York Red Bulls

Outlook:

• Stuart Ritchie, 2001*(20), Hannover 96
• Andre Reynolds, 2001*(21) Chicago Fire
• Jacob Greene, 2003*(19) DC United

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Longshots:

• Andrew Gutman, 1996(25) Celtic FC > Atlanta United
• Ben Sweat, 1991(30) Austin FC
• Jorge Villafana, 1989(32) Portland Timbers
• Donny Toia, 1992(30) Real Salt Lake
• Mikey Ambrose, 1993(28) Atlanta United
• Kyle Smith, 1992(30) Orlando City SC
• Brek Shea, 1990(32) Inter Miami

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Out of the Picture:
Greg Garza, 1991(30) unattached; Reece Buckmaster, 1996(25) New York Red Bulls; Seth Sinovic, 1987(35) Sporting Kansas City; Connor Lade, 1989(32) New York Red Bulls; Ryan Laursen, 1992(30) OB [Denmark dual-national]; Shea Salinas, 1985(36) San Jose Earthquakes; Jordan Harvey, 1984(38) Los Angeles FC; Dillon Serna, 1994(28) Colorado Rapids; Miguel Ibarra, 1990(32) Minnesota United; Edgar Castillo, 1986(35) Atlanta United; Justin Morrow, 1987(34) Toronto FC; Jonathan Bornstein, 1984(37) Chicago Fire; Fabian Johnson, 1987(34) unattached

Long way to go:
Danilo Acosta, 1997*(24) LA Galaxy

MIDFIELDERS​

Frontrunners:

1. Weston McKennie, 1998*(23) Juventus
2. Tyler Adams, 1999*(23) Red Bull Leipzig
3. Yunus Musah, 2002*(19) Valencia {England dual}

Contenders:

1. Owen Otasowie, 2001*(21) Wolverhampton Wanderers
2. Johnny Cardoso, 2001*(20) Internacional
3. Jackson Yuiell, 1997*(25) San Jose Earthquakes
4. Kellyn Acosta, 1995(26) Colorado Rapids
5. Eryk Williamson, 1997*(25) Portland Timbers
6. Chris Durkin, 2000*(22) Sint Truiden
7. Alfredo Morales, 1990(32) Fortuna Dusseldorf
8. Cristian Roldan, 1995(26) Seattle Sounders

~ Darlington Nagbe, 1990(31) Columbus Crew [Declines call-ups]
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Elite Prospects:

1. Bryang Kayo, 2002*(19) Wolfsburg
2. James Sands, 2000*(21) New York City {INJURED}

Promising Prospects:

1. Frankie Amaya, 2000*(21) FC Cincinnati
2. Tanner Tessman, 2001*(20) FC Dallas
3. Christian Cappis, 1999*(22) Hobro IK
4. Hassani Dotson, 1997*(24) Minnesota United

~Andres Perea, 2000*(21) Orlando City {Colombia dual - needs to file switch}
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Pretenders:

• Wil Trapp, 1993(29) Inter Miami
• Michael Bradley, 1987(34) Toronto FC

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Fringe Prospects:

• Taylor Booth, 2001*(21) Bayern Munich
• Brandon Servania, 1999*(23) FC Dallas {Puerto Rico}
• Aiden Morris, 2001*(20) Columbus Crew
• Keaton Parks, 1997*(24) New York City FC
• Edwin Cerrillo, 2000*(21) FC Dallas
• Sebastian Berhalter, 2001*(21) Columbus Crew
• Danny Leyva, 2003*(19) Seattle Sounders
• Moses Nyeman, 2003*(18) DC United
• Jack McGlynn, 2003*(18) Philadelphia Union

Outlook:

• Justin Haak, 2001*(20) New York City FC
• Josh Atencio, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders
• Jack Maher, 1999*(22) Nashville SC
• Ian Hoffman, 2001*(20) Houston Dynamo
• Eric Calvillo, 1998*(24) San Jose Earthquakes {El Salvador}
• Bryce Duke, 2001*(21) Los Angeles FC
• Jordan Bender, 2001*(20) Orlando City SC
• Cole Turner, 2001*(20) Philadelphia Union
• Allan Rodriguez, 2004*(18) Chicago Fire
• Javier Casas, 2003*(19)Chicago Fire
• Derrick Jones, 1997*(25) Nashville SC
• Wan Kuzain, 1998*(23) Sporting Kansas City
• Juan Torres, 1999*(22) New York City FC
• Kyle Scott, 1997*(24) Newcastle United
• Gedion Zelalem, 1997*(25) Unattached

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Longshots:

• Marky Delgado, 1995(27) Toronto FC
• Sean Davis, 1993(29) New York Red Bull
• Russell Canouse, 1995(26) DC United
• Dax McCarty, 1987(35) Nashville SC
• Perry Kitchen, 1992(30) LA Galaxy
• Mikkel Diskerud, 1990(31) Helsingborg
• Matt Polster, 1993(28) New England Revolution
• Mo Adams, 1996(26) Atlanta United
• Caleb Stanko, 1993(28) FC Cincinnati
• Fatai Alashe, 1993(28) Unattached
• Nick Besler, 1993(29) Real Salt Lake

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Out of the Picture:
Danny Williams, 1989(33) Pafos FC; Jeff Larentowicz, 1983(38) Atlanta United; Servando Carrasco, 1988(33) LA Galaxy; Eric Alexander, 1988(34) FC Dallas; Fernando Arce, Jr, 1996(25) Dorados de Sinola; Kyle Beckerman, 1982(40) Real Salt Lake; Victor Ulloa, 1987(30 Inter Miami; Scott Caldwell, 1991(31) New England Revolution; Jacori Hayes, 1995(26) Minnesota United

Long way to go:
Chris Goslin, 2000*(22) Atlanta United; Cameron Lindley, 1997*(24) San Antonio FC; Adam Saldana, 2002*(20) LA Galaxy; Sidney Friede, 1998*(24) Hertha Berlin > Royal Mouscron [Germany dual, undecided]; Isaac Angking, 2000*(22) New England Revolution; Gilbert Fuentes, 2002*(20) San Jose Earthquakes; Matt Hundley, 2000*(22) Colorado Rapids; Jeremiah Gutjahr, 1997*(24) Chicago Fire; Will Vint, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids; Jack Skahan, 1998*(24) San Jose Earthquakes; Juan Castilla, 2004*(18) Houston Dynamo

PLAYMAKERS​

Frontrunners:

1. Giovanni Reyna, 2002*(20) Borussia Dortmund

Contenders:

1. Brenden Aaronson, 2000*(21) Red Bull Salzburg
2. Sebastian Lletget, 1992(29) LA Galaxy
3. Richard Ledezma, 2000*(21) PSV Eindhoven {INJURED -est. July 2021}

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Elite Prospects:

1. Cole Bassett, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids
2. Jesus Ferreira, 2000*(21), FC Dallas
3. Gianluca Busio, 2002*(20), Sporting Kansas City

Promising Prospects:

1. Djordje Mihailovic, 1998*(23) Montreal Impact
2. Alex Mendez, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam
3. Paxton Pomykal, 1999*(22), FC Dallas {INJURED}
4. Anthony Fontana, 1999*(22) Philadelphia Union
5. Luca de la Torre, 1998*(24) Heracles

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Pretenders:

1. Julian Green, 1995(26) Greuther Firth

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Fringe Prospects:

• Malik Tillman, 2002*(20) Bayern Munich {Germany dual}
• Matko Miljevic, 2001*(21) Argentinos
• Paxten Aaronson, 2003*(18) Philadelphia Union
• Omir Fernandez, 1999*(23) New York Red Bull’s
• Alan Sonora, 1998*(24) Independiente

Outlook:

• Ben Mines, 2000*(22) FC Cincinnati
• Quinn Sullivan, 2004*(18) Philadelphia Union
• Damien Rivera, 2002*(19) New England Revolution
• Felipe Hernandez, 1998*(23) Sporting Kansas City
• Brian Gutierrez, 2003*(18) Chicago Fire
• Marcelo Palomino, 2001*(21) Houston Dynamo

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Longshots:

• Joel Sonora, 1996(25), CA Talleres
• Harry Shipp, 1991(30) Seattle Sounders
• Kelyn Rowe, 1991(30) New England Revolution
• Alejandro Bedoya, 1987(35) Philadelphia Union
• Joe Corona, 1990(31) Houston Dynamo
• Emo Hyndman, 1996(26) Atlanta United
• Alex Roldan, 1996(25) Seattle Sounders
• Brandt Bronico, 1995(26) Charlotte FC
• Ian Harkes, 1995(27) Dundee United
• Tommy McNamara, 1991(31) New England Revolution

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Out of the Picture:
Sacha Kljestan, 1985(36) LA Galaxy; Lee Nguyen, 1986(35) Ho Ching Ming City FC; Benny Feilhaber, 1985(37) Sporting Kansas City; Alejandro Guido, 1994(28) Los Angeles FC

Long way to go:
Andrew Carleton, 2000*(21) unattached; Rey Ortiz, 1997*(25) FC Cincinnati; Luis Arriaga, 2001*(21) Real Salt Lake; Daniel Rios, 2003*(19) Houston Dynamo

WINGERS​

Frontrunners:

1. Christian Pulisic, 1998*(23) Chelsea FC
2. Timothy Weah, 2000*(22), Lille OSC
3. Jordan Morris, 1994(26), Seattle Sounders

Contenders:

1. Konrad De La Fuente, 2001*(20), FC Barcelona
2. Ulysses Llanez, 2001*(21) Wolfsburg > Heerenveen
3. Chris Mueller, 1996(25) Orlando City
4. Paul Arriola, 1995(27) DC United
5. Duane Holmes, 1994(27) Derby County
6. Tyler Boyd, 1994(27) unattached
7. Joe Efford, 1996(25) Waasland-Beveren

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Elite Prospects:

1. Caden Clark, 2003*(19) New York Red Bulls

~Efrain Alvarez, 2002*(19) LA Galaxy {Mexico dual - needs to file switch}

Promising Prospects:

1. Emmanuel Sabbi, 1997*(24) OB Odense
2. Jonathan Lewis, 1997*(24) Colorado Rapids
3. Cade Cowell, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes
4. Indiana Vassiliev, 2001*(21) Aston Villa > Burton Albion

~Alex Mighten, 2002*(20) Nottingham Forest {England dual}
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Pretenders:

• Lynden Gooch, 1995(26) Sunderland
• Memo Rodriguez, 1995(26) Houston Dynamo
• Corey Baird, 1996(26) Real Salt Lake

~. Latif Blessing, 1996(26) Los Angeles FC * {Declared for USMNT, not yet eligible}
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Fringe Prospects:

• Cameron Harper, 2001*(20) Celtic FC
• Sebastian Saucedo, 1997*(25) UNAM Pumas
• Nick Taitague, 1999*(23) unattached
• Jonathan Amon, 1999*(23) FC Nordsjaelland {INJURED}
• Timothy Tillman, 1999*(23) Greuther Firth
• Kevin Paredes, 2003*(19) DC United

Outlook:

• Griffin Yow, 2002*(20) DC United
• Thomas Roberts, 2001*(21) FC Dallas
• Matteo Ritaccio, 2001*(20) Liverpool FC
• Tyler Wolff, 2003*(19) Atlanta United
• Felipe Valencia, 2005*(17) Inter Miami
• Ethan Dobbelaere, 2002*(19) Seattle Sounders
• Kevin Lankford, 1998*(23) FC St Pauli
• Kai Koreniuk, 1998*(24) LA Galaxy {Netherlands}
• Griffin Dorsey, 1999*(23) Toronto FC
• Tate Schmitt, 1997*(25) Real Salt Lake
• Mukwelle Akale, 1997*(25) Pafos FC

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Longshots:

• Romain Gall, 1995(27), Malmo FF
• Ethan Finlay, 1990(31) Minnesota United
• Alex Muyl, 1995(26) Nashville SC
• Fafa Picault, 1991(31) FC Dallas
• Kenny Saief, 1993(28) Lechia Gdańsk
• Nick DeLeon, 1990(31) Toronto FC
• Joseph Gyau, 1992(29) FC Cincinnati
• Gboly Ariyibi, 1995(27) Panetolikos FC
• Jerome Kiesewetter, 1993(29) Inter Miami CF
• Kekuta Manneh, 1994(26) New England Revolution
• Rubio Rubin, 1996(26) Real Salt Lake

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Out of the Picture:
Bradford Jamieson, 1996(25) Unattached; Chris Pontius, 1987(35) LA Galaxy; Luis Argudo, 1995(26) unattached

Long way to go:
Zyen Jones, 2000*(21) Schalke; Lagos Kunga, 1998*(23) Atlanta United; Jacobo Reyes, 2000*(21) Monterrey; Blake Bodily, 1998*(24) Portland Timbers; Alex Monis, 2003*(19) Chicago Fire; Cameron Dunbar, 2002*(19) LA Galaxy; Bode Davis, 2002*(20) Real Salt Lake; Christopher Garcia, 2003*(19) Real Salt Lake; Nico Lemoine, 2000*(22) Houston Dynamo

FORWARDS​

Frontrunners:

1. Josh Sargent, 2000*(22) Werder Bremen

Contenders:

1. Niko Gioacchini, 2000*(21) SM Caen
2. Sebastian Soto, 2000*(22) Norwich City > Telstar 96
3. Haji Wright, 1998*(24), Sonderjyske
4. Daryl Dike, 2000*(21) Orlando City SC
5. Matthew Hoppe, 2001*(21) Schalke
6. Jozy Altidore, 1989(32), Toronto FC
7. Aron Johannsson, 1990(31) unattached
8. Gyasi Zardes, 1991(30), Columbus Crew
9. Jeremy Ebobisse, 1997*(25), Portland Timbers
10. Andrija Novakovich, 1996(25) Frosinone

~. Jordan Siebatcheu, 1996(26) BSC Young Boys {Prefers France}

~ Ayo Akinola, 2000*(22), Toronto FC {Canada, Nigeria - on the Canada team}
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Elite Prospects:

1. Folarin Balogun, 2001*(20) Arsenal {England dual}
2. Ricardo Pepi, 2003*(18) FC Dallas
3. Malick Sanogo, 2004*(18) Union Berlin

Promising Prospects:

1. Charlie Kelman, 2001*(20) Queens Park Rangers
2. Benji Michel, 1997*(24) Orlando City SC
3. Christian Torres, 2004*(18) Los Angeles FC
4. Patrick Koffi, 2001*(20) Paris FC

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Pretenders:

1. Bobby Wood, 1992(29), Hamburg
2. CJ Sapong, 1988(33), Chicago Fire
3. Juan Agudelo, 1992(29) Inter Miami
4. Christian Ramirez, 1991(31), Houston Dynamo
5. Brian White, 1996(26) New York Red Bulls
6. Khiry Shelton, 1993(28) Sporting Kansas City

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Fringe Prospects:

• Mason Toye, 1998*(23) Montreal Impact
• Robbie Robinson, 1998*(23) Inter Miami CF
• Brandon Vasquez, 1998*(24) FC Cincinnati
• Alfonso Ocampo-Cavez, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders
• Johan Gomez, 2001*(20) FC Porto
• Justin Butler, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt
• Jack de Vries, 2002*(20), Philadelphia Union
• Jackson Conway, 2001*(20) Atlanta United
• Jalen Hawkins, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt
• Maurice Malone, 2000*(21) FC Augsburg {Germany dual}

Outside Prospects:

• Justin Rennicks, 1999*(23) New England Revolution
• Josh Pynadath, 2002*(20) unattached
• Dante Sealy, 2003(19) FC Dallas
• Ethan Zubak, 1998*(24) LA Galaxy
• Isaiah Young, 1998*(24) Rot-Weiss Essen
• Tyler Freeman, 2003*(19) Sporting Kansas City

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Longshots:

• Teal Bunbury, 1990(32) New England Revolution
• Andrew Wooten, 1989(32) Philadelphia Union
• Dom Dwyer, 1990(31), Orlando City; Terrence Boyd, 1991(31) Hallescher FC
• Jann George, 1992(29) Jahn Regensburg
• Tom Barlow, 1995(26) New York Red Bulls
• Erik Hurtado, 1990(31) Sporting Kansas City
• Patrick Mullins, 1992(30) Toronto FC

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Out of the Picture:
Tony Rocha, 1993(28) New York City FC; Niki Jackson, 1995(26) Colorado Rapids; Chris Wondolowski, 1983(39) San Jose Earthquakes

Outlook:
George Acosta, 2000*(22) Inter Miami; Nebiyou Perry, 1999*(22) FC Koln; Shaft Brewer, 1999*(22) Los Angeles FC; McKenzie Gaines, 1998*(24) Darmstadt; Siad Haji, 1999*(22) San Jose Earthquakes; Pierre DaSilva, 1998(23) Orlando City SC; Stefan Stojanovic, 2001*(21) unattached; Noah Jones, 2002*(20) RB Leipzig; Wilson Harris, 1999*(22) Sporting Kansas City

 

Winter 2021 - January - Update
*
Olympic - 2024 - Player Pool
(Born after January 1, 2001)​

GOALKEEPERS​

Frontrunners:

Contenders:

Elite Prospects:

Promising Prospects:

1. David Ochoa, 2001*(20) Real Salt Lake
2. Chituru Odunze, 2002*(19) Leicester City

Fringe Prospects:

• Damian Las, 2002*(20) Fulham

Outlook:

• Roccos Rios Novos, 2002*(20) Lanus {Argentina dual}
• Gabriel Slonina, 2004* (18) Chicago Fire
• Chris Brady, 2004* (18) Chicago Fire
• Ethan Wady, 2002* (20) Chelsea > Dartford
• Abraham Rodriguez, 2002*(19) Colorado Rapids
• John Pulskamp, 2001*(21) Sporting Kansas City
  
• Luca Lewis, 2001*(21) New York Red Bulls

Long way to go:

• Patrick Schulte, 2001*(21) Saint Louis FC
• Nicolas defreitas-Hansen, 2001* (22) Everton {Denmark}
• Brooks Thompson, 2002* (19) Sporting Kansas City
• Hunter Sulte, 2002*(20) Portland Timbers
• Beckham Sunderland, 2003*(18) FC Cincinnati

RIGHT BACKS​

Frontrunners:

Contenders:

1. Bryan Reynolds, 2001*(20) FC Dallas
2. Julian Araujo 2001*(20) LA Galaxy

Elite Prospects:

1. Joseph Scally, 2002*(19) Borussia Moenchengladbach

Promising Prospects:

Fringe Prospects:

• Sebastian Anderson, 2002*(19) Colorado Rapids

Outside Prospects:

• Nathan Harriel, 2001*(21) Philadelphia Union
• Erik Duenas, 2004*(17) Los Angeles FC

Long way to go:

• Mauricio Cuevas, 2003*(19) LA Galaxy
• Michael Halliday, 2003*(19) Orlando City SC
• Cameron Duke, 2001*(21) Sporting Kansas City
• Jose Kevin Bonilla, 2001*(20) FC Dallas

CENTER BACKS​

Frontrunners:

Contenders:

Elite Prospects:

Promising Prospects:

Fringe Prospects:

• George Campbell, 2001*(20) Atlanta United

Outlook:

• Kwabena Boateng, 2001*(20) unattached
• Efrain Morales, 2004*(18) Atlanta United
• Tony Leone, 2004*(18) Los Angeles FC
• Justin Che, 2003*(18) FC Dallas
• Tayvon Gray, 2002*(19) New York City FC
• Brandan Craig, 2004*(18) Philadelphia Union
• Nicholas Slonina, 2001*(21) Chicago Fire
• Jacob Akanyirige, 2001*(20) San Jose Earthquakes

Long way to go:

• Axel Alejandre, 2002*(19) Chicago Fire
• Casey Walls, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes
• Erik McCue, 2001(21) Houston Dynamo

LEFT BACKS​

Frontrunners:

Contenders:

Elite Prospects:

1. George Bello, 2002*(20), Atlanta United

Promising Prospects:

1. Kobe Hernandez-Foster, 2002*(19) Wolfsburg
2. Leon Flach, 2001*(20) St Pauli
3. Travian Sousa, 2001*(20) unattached

Fringe Prospects:

• Jonathan Gomez, 2003*(18) FC Dallas
• Leonardo Sepulveda, 2001*(20) Salamanca
• John Tolkin, 2002*(19) New York Red Bulls

Outlook:

• Stuart Ritchie, 2001*(20), Hannover 96
• Andre Reynolds, 2001*(21) Chicago Fire
• Jacob Greene, 2003*(19) DC United

Long way to go:

MIDFIELDERS​

Frontrunners:

1. Yunus Musah, 2002*(19) Valencia {England dual}

Contenders:

1. Owen Otasowie, 2001*(21) Wolverhampton Wanderers
2. Johnny Cardoso, 2001*(20) Internacional

Elite Prospects:

1. Bryang Kayo, 2002*(19) Wolfsburg

Promising Prospects:

1. Tanner Tessman, 2001*(20) FC Dallas

Fringe Prospects:

• Taylor Booth, 2001*(21) Bayern Munich
• Aiden Morris, 2001*(20) Columbus Crew
• Sebastian Berhalter, 2001*(21) Columbus Crew
• Danny Leyva, 2003*(19) Seattle Sounders
• Moses Nyeman, 2003*(18) DC United
• Jack McGlynn, 2003*(18) Philadelphia Union

Outlook:

• Justin Haak, 2001*(20) New York City FC
• Josh Atencio, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders
• Ian Hoffman, 2001*(20) Houston Dynamo
• Bryce Duke, 2001*(21) Los Angeles FC
• Jordan Bender, 2001*(20) Orlando City SC
• Cole Turner, 2001*(20) Philadelphia Union
• Allan Rodriguez, 2004*(18) Chicago Fire
• Javier Casas, 2003*(19)Chicago Fire

Long way to go:

• Adam Saldana, 2002*(20) LA Galaxy
• Gilbert Fuentes, 2002*(20) San Jose Earthquakes
• Will Vint, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids;
• Juan Castilla, 2004*(18) Houston Dynamo

PLAYMAKERS​

Frontrunners:

1. Giovanni Reyna, 2002*(20) Borussia Dortmund

Contenders:

Elite Prospects:

1. Cole Bassett, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids
2. Gianluca Busio, 2002*(20), Sporting Kansas City

Promising Prospects:

Fringe Prospects:

• Malik Tillman, 2002*(20) Bayern Munich {Germany dual}
• Matko Miljevic, 2001*(21) Argentinos
• Paxten Aaronson, 2003*(18) Philadelphia Union

Outlook:

• Quinn Sullivan, 2004*(18) Philadelphia Union
• Damien Rivera, 2002*(19) New England Revolution
• Brian Gutierrez, 2003*(18) Chicago Fire
• Marcelo Palomino, 2001*(21) Houston Dynamo

Long way to go:

• Luis Arriaga, 2001*(21) Real Salt Lake
• Daniel Rios, 2003*(19) Houston Dynamo

WINGERS​

Frontrunners:

Contenders:

1. Konrad De La Fuente, 2001*(20), FC Barcelona
2. Ulysses Llanez, 2001*(21) Wolfsburg > Heerenveen

Elite Prospects:

1. Caden Clark, 2003*(19) New York Red Bulls

~Efrain Alvarez, 2002*(19) LA Galaxy {Mexico dual - needs to file switch}

Promising Prospects:

1. Cade Cowell, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes
2. Indiana Vassiliev, 2001*(21) Aston Villa > Burton Albion

~Alex Mighten, 2002*(20) Nottingham Forest {England dual}

Fringe Prospects:

• Cameron Harper, 2001*(20) Celtic FC
• Kevin Paredes, 2003*(19) DC United

Outlook:

• Griffin Yow, 2002*(20) DC United
• Thomas Roberts, 2001*(21) FC Dallas
• Matteo Ritaccio, 2001*(20) Liverpool FC
• Tyler Wolff, 2003*(19) Atlanta United
• Felipe Valencia, 2005*(17) Inter Miami
• Ethan Dobbelaere, 2002*(19) Seattle Sounders

Long way to go:

• Alex Monis, 2003*(19) Chicago Fire
• Cameron Dunbar, 2002*(19) LA Galaxy
• Bode Davis, 2002*(20) Real Salt Lake
• Christopher Garcia, 2003*(19) Real Salt Lake
• Nico Lemoine, 2000*(22) Houston Dynamo

FORWARDS​

Frontrunners:

Contenders:

1. Matthew Hoppe, 2001*(21) Schalke

Elite Prospects:

1. Folarin Balogun, 2001*(20) Arsenal {England dual}
2. Ricardo Pepi, 2003*(18) FC Dallas
3. Malick Sanogo, 2004*(18) Union Berlin

Promising Prospects:

1. Charlie Kelman, 2001*(20) Queens Park Rangers
2. Christian Torres, 2004*(18) Los Angeles FC
3. Patrick Koffi, 2001*(20) Paris FC

Fringe Prospects:

• Alfonso Ocampo-Cavez, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders
• Johan Gomez, 2001*(20) FC Porto
• Justin Butler, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt
• Jack de Vries, 2002*(20), Philadelphia Union
• Jackson Conway, 2001*(20) Atlanta United
• Jalen Hawkins, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt

Outside Prospects:

• Josh Pynadath, 2002*(20) unattached
• Dante Sealy, 2003(19) FC Dallas
• Tyler Freeman, 2003*(19) Sporting Kansas City

Outlook:

• Stefan Stojanovic, 2001*(21) unattached
• Noah Jones, 2002*(20) RB Leipzig

 

I’ve been working on updating the player pool again. I wanted to go through the u-20 players, and also through the USL-C and USL-1 to scour potential youth prospects.

But before I post the updated player pool. I want to post the key on the player’s categories...

Note: Bold players represent players who are on the shortlist of a USMNT call-up. This includes primarily the Frontrunners and Contenders. Also, it includes the Elite Prospects and Promising Prospects who might get a shot to prove themselves.

Note: All Olympic-aged players have an asterisk by their birth year.

Note: The age in parenthesis is the player’s age on June 1, 2022. (out of convenience, I am not going to adjust the date to the WC 2022).

Note: the player positions is based on a 4-3-3 formation. This seems to be Berhalter’s most preferred line-up, so I’m sticking to that formation. There is the goalkeeper, right back, left back, (2x) center backs, (2x) midfielders, playmakers, (2x) wingers, and forward. The midfielders are the 6 & 8 player position. And the playmaker is the 8 & 10 player position. I don’t differntiate between left and right center backs nor do I for left or right winger due to the interchangeable nature of those positions. However, because fullbacks tend to stick to their side of the field; I do differntiate between left and right.

Note: I appreciate when I receive feedback to make a correction. It takes a lot of work to keep up with all these players, and the feedback helps me compile this list and keep it updated.

Note: I try my best to rate players based on the coach’s preference, what the data supports, and what fans say about the player. Although it’s impossible to avoid my own bias, I try not to make that the main deciding factor on where a player rates.

Okay, so the categories....

-Frontrunner: A trustworthy, international-level player who should feel secure about his position in the 23, and is likely to start.

-Contender: A player who is competitive to secure a spot in the 23, and maybe even start, under some circumstances. This player still has work to do, as other players can easily take his spot. But these are the main players besides the frontrunners to earn minutes for the senior team.

-Pretender: These tend to be first team players, usually in leagues equivalent to MLS, and they might receive a random call-up to fill out a roster, but they have a very slim chance of making the final cut. Pretenders should be competitive for the January Camp and other times when the player pool is stretched thin. Also, expect Pretenders to become Contenders with a good streak, and Contenders to become Pretenders when they’re in poor form.

-Longshot: These players tend to be first team players, who are very unlikely to ever receive a call-up (even for a January Camp). In MLS and equivalent leagues, they tend to be squad players and not anyone special. Nonetheless, it’s still worth it to keep an eye on these players because if they hit a hot streak they could sneak up the charts. But don’t count on that anytime soon.

-Doghouse: At this point, I quit following a player unless their name pops up (so I’m sorry if there are a lot of errors). Often, they’re retired, out of a club, or simply just buried so far on the bench that they are forgotten. I normally don’t delete players because #1 in rare circumstances a player will dig himself out of the doghouse and #2 to measure the players who fall from grace in the World Cup cycle.

-Elite Prospect: This is an Olympic eligible player who has not yet broken out, nor pushed their way into the 23 discussion, but they project to have a very high ceiling. This spot is reserved for only the most hyped youngsters (who have yet to break through the glass ceiling onto the national team).

-Promising prospect: Most of our top Olympic-aged players should find themselves in this category. These players probably don’t have the biggest clubs in the world knocking on their door, but they still project to have very respectable careers and to be competitive to make it onto the national team. Note - these players are typically a little more polished than a very promising u-17 prospect and closer to a national team call.

-Fringe Prospect: These Olympic-aged players may or may not make it, but signs are that they are on track to at least be a player good enough to make it in MLS or an equivalent league. Also, this group includes highly touted players, who are in that high school age where it’s hard to tell their trajectory, but they seem to be on the right track. So, expect to find the best u-17 players who have yet to become first team players in this group, and who might have to wait until the next cycle to contend for a spot. Also, expect to find the older Olympic-aged players who seem to be buried on the depth chart, but still seem to be a respectable player.

-Outlook: These Olympic-aged players tend to be players who are starting to emerge on the scene, or they were once hyped young players who seem to be struggling with their club team. Unlike the fringe prospects - who could contend for a spot with the senior team this cycle, these players are unlikely to feature until next cycle - even if they will play for the youth teams.

-Dreamers: These Olympic-aged players are either #1 your older Olympic-aged players who have fizzled out and seem to be in the discussion of ‘they didn’t make it’; OR, #2 they’re so young and/or unproven that I am unable to predict their trajectory. Nonetheless, all these players are young enough to still dream that they can make it on the senior team, some day.

 

Winter 2021 - January - Update​

GOALKEEPERS​

Frontrunners:

1. Zack Steffen, 1995(27), Manchester City FC

Contenders:

1. Bill Hamid, 1990(31) DC United
2. Matt Turner, 1994(27), New England Revolution
3. Sean Johnson, 1989(33), New York City FC
4. Ethan Horvath, 1995(26), Club Brugge
5. Brad Guzan, 1984(37), Atlanta United

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Elite Prospects:
(None)

Promising Prospects:

1. JT Marcinkowski, 1997*(25) San Jose Earthquakes
2. David Ochoa, 2001*(20) Real Salt Lake
3. Brady Scott, 1999*(22) Austin FC
4. Chituru Odunze, 2002*(19) Leicester City
5. Carlos dos Santos, 2000* (21) Benfica

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Pretenders:

• Steffen Frei, 1986(36) Seattle Sounders
• Josh Cohen, 1992(29) Maccabi Haifa
• Tyler Miller, 1993(30), Minnesota United

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Fringe Prospects:

• Jonathan Klinsmann, 1997*(25) LA Galaxy
• Damian Las, 2002*(20) Fulham
• Matt Freese, 1998*(23) Philadelphia Union
• Trey Muse, 1999*(22) Seattle Sounders
• Chris Brady, 2004* (18) Chicago Fire
• John Pulskamp, 2001*(21) Sporting Kansas City

Outlook:

• Gabriel Slonina, 2004* (18) Chicago Fire
• Ethan Wady, 2002* (20) Chelsea > Dartford
• Phillip Ejimadu, 1999*(22) Los Angeles FC
• Abraham Rodriguez, 2002*(19) Colorado Rapids
• Luca Lewis, 2001*(21) New York Red Bulls
• Justin Vom Steeg, 1997*(25) LA Galaxy

~Emmanuel Ochoa, 2005*(17) San Jose Earthquakes {Mexico}
~Victor Vidal, 1999*(22) Lleida Esportiu {Spain}
~Roccos Rios Novos, 2002*(20) Lanus {Argentina}
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Longshots:

• David Bingham, 1989(32) LA Galaxy
• Quentin Westberg, 1986(36) Toronto FC
• Tim Melia, 1986(36), Sporting Kansas City
• Luis Robles, 1984(38) Inter Miami CF
• Steve Clark, 1986(36) Portland Timbers
• William Yarbrough, 1989(33) Colorado Rapids
• Zac MacMath, 1991(30) Real Salt Lake
• Andrew Tarbell, 1993(28) Austin FC
• Brian Rowe, 1988(33) Orlando City SC
• Joe Willis, 1988(33) Nashville SC
• John McCarthy, 1992(29) Inter Miami
• Spencer Richey, 1992(30) FC Cincinnati
• Ryan Meara, 1990(31) New York Red Bulls

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Doghouse:
Evan Bush, 1986(36) Montreal Impact; Tyler Deric, 1988(33) Houston Dynamo; Alex Bono, 1994(28) Toronto FC; Joe Bendik, 1989(33) Philadelphia Union; Jeff Attinella, 1988(33) Portland Timbers; Matt Lampson, 1989(32) LA Galaxy; Jesse Gonzalez, 1995(27) unattached; Kenneth Kronholm, 1985(36) Chicago Fire

Dreamers:
Justin Garces, 2000*(21), unattached; Patrick Schulte, 2001*(21) Saint Louis FC; Brooks Thompson, 2002* (19) Sporting Kansas City; Eric Lopez, 1999* (22) LA Galaxy; Hunter Sulte, 2002*(20) Portland Timbers; Beckham Sunderland, 2003*(18) FC Cincinnati; Andrew Cordes, 2003*(19) Colorado Rapids; Jeffrey Dewsnup, 2004*(18) Real Salt Lake; Mitch Budler, 2003*(19) Philadelphia Union; Matthew Tibbetts, 2004*(17) New England Revolution; Cole Kulhanek, 2004*(18) Seattle Sounders; Antonio Carrera, 2004*(18) FC Dallas; Damian Alguera, 2004*(18) San Jose Earthquakes; Gavin Beavers, 2005*(16) Real Salt Lake; Robert Alphin, 2002*(19) North Carolina FC; Marzuq Puckerin, 2002*(19) New England Revolution

~Benny Diaz, 1998* (25) Club Tijuana {Mexico}; Nicholas Ammeter, 2000* (23) FC Aarau {Switzerland}; Nicolas defreitas-Hansen, 2001* (22) Everton {Denmark};

RIGHT BACKS​

Frontrunners:

1. Sergino Dest, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam
2. Reggie Cannon, 1998*(23), Boavista FC

Contenders:

1. DeAndre Yedlin, 1993(28) Newcastle United
2. Bryan Reynolds, 2001*(20) FC Dallas
3. Julian Araujo 2001*(20) LA Galaxy

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Elite Prospects:

1. Joseph Scally, 2002*(19) Borussia Moenchengladbach

Promising Prospects:

1. Kyle Duncan, 1997*(24) New York Red Bulls
2. Aaron Herrera, 1997*(24) Real Salt Lake
3. Brooks Lennon, 1997*(24), Atlanta United
4. Jaylin Lindsey, 2000*(22) Sporting Kansas City

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Pretenders:

• Tristan Blackmon, 1996(25) Los Angeles FC
• Shaquell Moore, 1996(26) Tenerife
• Tim Chandler, 1990(32) Eintracht Frankfurt
• Eric Lichaj, 1988(33) Fatih Karagumruk
• Nick Lima, 1994(27) Austin FC

~. Julian Gressel, 1993(28) DC United ** [USMNT declared, eligibility 2022]
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Fringe Prospects:

• Sebastian Anderson, 2002*(19) Colorado Rapids
• Matthew Olosunde, 1998*(24), Rotherham United
• Dylan Nealis, 1998*(23) Inter Miami
• Manny Perez, 1999*(23) Celtic FC > North Carolina FC
• Nathan Harriel, 2001*(21) Philadelphia Union
• Jacob Akanyirige, 2001*(20) San Jose Earthquakes
• DeJuan Jones, 1997*(24) New England Revolution

Outlook:

• Marlon Fossey, 1998*(23), Fulham
• Logan Batiste, 2004*(17) Inter Miami
• Mauricio Cuevas, 2003*(19) LA Galaxy

~ Erik Duenas, 2004*(17) Los Angeles FC {Prefers Mexico}
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Longshots:

• Keegan Rosenberry, 1993(28) Colorado Rapids
• Tommy Thompson, 1995(26) San Jose Earthquakes
• Brandon Bye, 1995(26) New England Revolution
• Jake Nerwinski, 1994(27) Vancouver Whitecaps
• Raymon Gaddis, 1990(32) Philadelphia Union
• Chris Duvall, 1991(30) Portland Timbers
• Desevio Payne, 1995(26) FC Emmen
• Zarek Valentin, 1991(30)Houston Dynamo
• Eric Miller, 1993(29) Nashville SC

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Doghouse:
Marlon Hairston, 1994(28) Houston Dynamo; Hector Jimenez, 1988(33) Columbus Crew; Ashton Gotz, 1993(28) Roda JC; Graham Zusi, 1986(35) Sporting Kansas City

Dreamers:
Zico Bailey, 2000*(22) FC Cincinnati; Michael Halliday, 2003*(19) Orlando City SC; Eddie Munjoma, 1998(23) FC Dallas; Cameron Duke, 2001*(21) Sporting Kansas City; Jeremy Kelly, 1997(24) Colorado Rapids; Jose Kevin Bonilla, 2001*(20) FC Dallas; Devan Tanton, 2004*(18) unattached; Noah Hall, 2003*(19) Columbus Crew

CENTER BACKS​

Frontrunners:

1. John Brooks, 1993(29), Wolfsburg
2. Chris Richards, 2000*(22) Bayern Munich
3. Matt Miazga, 1995(26), Chelsea > Anderlecht

Contenders:

1. Mark McKenzie, 1999*(23) KRC Genk
2. Aaron Long, 1992(29), New York Red Bulls
3. Walker Zimmermann, 1993(29), Nashville SC
4. Erik Palmer-Brown, 1997*(25), Manchester City > Austria Wien

~. Philip Sandler, 1997*(25) Manchester City > Hellas Verona [Prefers Netherlands]
~. Kik Pierie, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam > FC Twente [Prefers Netherlands]
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Elite Prospects:

1. Cameron Carter-Vickers, 1997*(24), Tottenham Hotspur > Bournemouth
2. Miles Robinson, 1997*(25), Atlanta United

Promising Prospects:

1. Mauricio Pineda 1997* (24) Chicago Fire
2. Henry Kessler, 1998*(23) New England Revolution
3. Justen Glad, 1997*(25), Real Salt Lake
4. Donovan Pines, 1998*(24) DC United
5. Aboubacar Keita, 2000*(22) Columbus Crew

~Bryan Okoh, 2003*(19) FC Liefering {Prefers Switzerland}
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Pretenders:

• Ventura Alvarado, 1992(29) Athletics San Luis
• Tim Ream, 1987(34), Fulham
• Ike Opara, 1989(33) Minnesota United
• Tim Parker, 1993(29) New York Red Bulls

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Fringe Prospects:

• Auston Trusty, 1998*(23), Colorado Rapids
• Michael Edwards, 2000*(21) Wolfsburg
• George Campbell, 2001*(20) Atlanta United
• Mason Judge, 2002*(20) Eintracht Frankfurt
• Lennard Maloney, 1999*(22) Dortmund
• Justin Che, 2003*(18) FC Dallas

Outlook:

• Kwabena Boateng, 2001*(20) unattached
• Efrain Morales, 2004*(18) Atlanta United
• Tayvon Gray, 2002*(19) New York City FC
• Nico Benalcazar, 2001*(20) unattached
• Bobby Pierre, 2002*(19) Racing Strasbourg
• Blake Malone, 2001*(21) Orange County SC
• Brandan Craig, 2004*(18) Philadelphia Union
• Nicholas Slonina, 2001*(21) Chicago Fire
• Casey Walls, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes
• Kaveri Rad, 2001*(20) Sporting Kansas City
• Thomas Williams, 2004*(17) Orlando City
• Jalen Neal, 2003*(18) LA Galaxy
• Nati Clarke, 2005*(17) Sporting Kansas City
• Samuel Jones, 2004*(18) Philadelphia Union

~ Tony Leone, 2004*(18) Los Angeles FC {Mexico}
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Longshots:

• Omar Gonzalez, 1988(33) Toronto FC
• Matt Hedges, 1990(32), FC Dallas
• Brendan Hines-Ike, 1994(27) KV Kortrijk
• Steve Birnbaum, 1991(31) DC United
• Shane O’Neill, 1993(28) Seattle Sounders
• Geoff Cameron, 1985(36) Queens Park Rangers
• Dave Romney, 1993(28) Nashville SC
• Nick Hagglund, 1992(29) FC Cincinnati
• Daniel Steres, 1990(31) LA Galaxy
• Nick DePuy, 1994(27) LA Galaxy

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Doghouse:
Jonathan Campbell, 1993(28) retired; Eriq Zavaleta, 1992(29) Toronto FC; Michael Orozco Fiscal, 1986(36) Lobos; Kortne Ford, 1996(26) Colorado Rapids; Jalil Anibaba, 1988(34) Nashville SC; Jimmy Ockford, 1992(29) San Jose Earthquakes; Josh Williams, 1988(34) Columbus Crew; Brent Kallman, 1990(31) Minnesota United; Tomas Hilliard-Arce, 1995(26) LA Galaxy; Grant Lillard, 1995(26) Inter Miami CF; Alex Crognale, 1994(27) Columbus Crew; Matt Besler, 1987(35) Sporting Kansas City

Dreamers:
Sean Nealis, 1997*(25) New York Red Bulls; Sam Rogers, 1999*(23) Seattle Sounders; Hugo Arellano, 1998*(24) LA Galaxy; Axel Alejandre, 2002*(19) Chicago Fire; Zac MacGraw, 1997*(24) Portland Timbers; Tanner Beason, 1997*(25) San Jose Earthquakes, Erik McCue, 2001*(21) Houston Dynamo; Kobi Henry, 2004*(18) Orange County, Marcus Ferkranus, 2003*(19) LA Galaxy; Nigel Prince, 2004*(18) Atlanta United; Eric Kinzner, 2003*(19) Seattle Sounders; Nelson Martinez, 2001*(21) DC United; Ian Fray, 2002*(19) Inter Miami

LEFT BACKS​

Frontrunners:

1. Antonee Robinson, 1997*(24) Fulham

Contenders:

1. Sam Vines, 1999*(23) Colorado Rapids
2. Chase Gasper, 1996(26) Minnesota United

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Elite Prospects:

1. George Bello, 2002*(20), Atlanta United

Promising Prospects:

1. Chris Gloster, 2000*(21) unattached
2. Kobe Hernandez-Foster, 2002*(19) Wolfsburg
3. Marco Farfan, 1998*(23) Los Angeles FC
4. Leon Flach, 2001*(20) St Pauli
5. Travian Sousa, 2001*(20) unattached
6. Matthew Real, 1999*(22) Philadelphia Union
7. John Nelson, 1998*(23) FC Dallas

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Pretenders:

• Ryan Hollingshead, 1991(31) FC Dallas
• Daniel Lovitz, 1991(30) Nashville SC

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Fringe Prospects:

• Jonathan Gomez, 2003*(18) FC Dallas > Louisville City
• Leonardo Sepulveda, 2001*(20) Salamanca
• John Tolkin, 2002*(19) New York Red Bulls

Outlook:

• Stuart Ritchie, 2001*(20), Hannover 96
• Andre Reynolds, 2001*(21) Chicago Fire
• Jacob Greene, 2003*(19) DC United
• Caleb Wiley, 2004*(17) Atlanta United

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Longshots:

• Andrew Gutman, 1996(25) Celtic FC > Atlanta United
• Ben Sweat, 1991(30) Austin FC
• Jorge Villafana, 1989(32) Portland Timbers
• Donny Toia, 1992(30) Real Salt Lake
• Mikey Ambrose, 1993(28) Atlanta United
• Kyle Smith, 1992(30) Orlando City SC
• Brek Shea, 1990(32) Inter Miami

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Doghouse:
Greg Garza, 1991(30) unattached; Reece Buckmaster, 1996(25) New York Red Bulls; Seth Sinovic, 1987(35) Sporting Kansas City; Connor Lade, 1989(32) New York Red Bulls; Ryan Laursen, 1992(30) OB [Denmark dual-national]; Shea Salinas, 1985(36) San Jose Earthquakes; Jordan Harvey, 1984(38) Los Angeles FC; Dillon Serna, 1994(28) Colorado Rapids; Miguel Ibarra, 1990(32) Minnesota United; Edgar Castillo, 1986(35) Atlanta United; Justin Morrow, 1987(34) Toronto FC; Jonathan Bornstein, 1984(37) Chicago Fire; Fabian Johnson, 1987(34) unattached

Dreamers:
Danilo Acosta, 1997*(24) LA Galaxy; Matthew Edwards, 2003*(19) Atlanta United; Edwin Lara, 1999*(22) San Diego Loyal; Alex Villanueva, 2002*(19) Seattle Sounders; Jorge Almaguer, 2000*(21) FC Dallas; Derek Waldeck, 1998*(24) FC Dallas; Sami Guediri, 1997*(24) Inter Miami

MIDFIELDERS​

Frontrunners:

1. Weston McKennie, 1998*(23) Juventus
2. Tyler Adams, 1999*(23) Red Bull Leipzig
3. Yunus Musah, 2002*(19) Valencia {England dual}

Contenders:

1. Owen Otasowie, 2001*(21) Wolverhampton Wanderers
2. Johnny Cardoso, 2001*(20) Internacional
3. Jackson Yuiell, 1997*(25) San Jose Earthquakes
4. Kellyn Acosta, 1995(26) Colorado Rapids
5. Eryk Williamson, 1997*(25) Portland Timbers
6. Chris Durkin, 2000*(22) Sint Truiden
7. Alfredo Morales, 1990(32) Fortuna Dusseldorf
8. Cristian Roldan, 1995(26) Seattle Sounders

~ Darlington Nagbe, 1990(31) Columbus Crew [Declines call-ups]
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Elite Prospects:

1. Bryang Kayo, 2002*(19) Wolfsburg
2. James Sands, 2000*(21) New York City {INJURED - est. unknown}

Promising Prospects:

1. Frankie Amaya, 2000*(21) FC Cincinnati
2. Andres Perea, 2000*(21) Orlando City {Colombia dual}
3. Tanner Tessman, 2001*(20) FC Dallas
4. Christian Cappis, 1999*(22) Hobro IK
5. Hassani Dotson, 1997*(24) Minnesota United

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Pretenders:

• Wil Trapp, 1993(29) Inter Miami
• Michael Bradley, 1987(34) Toronto FC

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Fringe Prospects:

• Taylor Booth, 2001*(21) Bayern Munich
• Brandon Servania, 1999*(23) FC Dallas {Puerto Rico}
• Aiden Morris, 2001*(20) Columbus Crew
• Keaton Parks, 1997*(24) New York City FC
• Edwin Cerrillo, 2000*(21) FC Dallas
• Sebastian Berhalter, 2001*(21) Columbus Crew
• Danny Leyva, 2003*(19) Seattle Sounders
• Moses Nyeman, 2003*(18) DC United
• Jack McGlynn, 2003*(18) Philadelphia Union
• Jordan Bender, 2001*(20) Orlando City SC

Outlook:

• Justin Haak, 2001*(20) New York City FC
• Josh Atencio, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders
• Jack Maher, 1999*(22) Nashville SC
• Ian Hoffman, 2001*(20) Houston Dynamo
• Eric Calvillo, 1998*(24) San Jose Earthquakes {El Salvador}
• Bryce Duke, 2001*(21) Los Angeles FC
• Cole Turner, 2001*(20) Philadelphia Union
• Allan Rodriguez, 2004*(18) Chicago Fire
• Javier Casas, 2003*(19)Chicago Fire
• Derrick Jones, 1997*(25) Nashville SC
• Wan Kuzain, 1998*(23) Sporting Kansas City
• Juan Torres, 1999*(22) New York City FC
• Kyle Scott, 1997*(24) Newcastle United
• Gedion Zelalem, 1997*(25) Unattached
• Alejandro Alvarado, 2003*(18) LA Galaxy
• Jordan Jones, 2005*(17) FC Dallas
• Zach Booth, 2004*(18) Leicester City
• Aethan Yohannes, 2004*(18) AZ Alkmaar
• Juan Alvarez, 2004*(17) Seattle Sounders
• Eric Ayala, 2004*(17) Club Tijuana
• Kenan Hot, 2004*(18) New York Red Bulls
• Reed Baker-Whiting, 2005*(17) Seattle Sounders
• Jeremy Garay, 2003*(19) DC United
• Sota Kitahara, 2003*(19) Seattle Sounders
• Jonathan Davis, 2002*(20) Sporting Kansas City
• Isaac Angking, 2000*(22) New England Revolution

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Longshots:

• Marky Delgado, 1995(27) Toronto FC
• Sean Davis, 1993(29) New York Red Bull
• Russell Canouse, 1995(26) DC United
• Dax McCarty, 1987(35) Nashville SC
• Perry Kitchen, 1992(30) LA Galaxy
• Mikkel Diskerud, 1990(31) Helsingborg
• Matt Polster, 1993(28) New England Revolution
• Mo Adams, 1996(26) Atlanta United
• Caleb Stanko, 1993(28) FC Cincinnati
• Fatai Alashe, 1993(28) Unattached
• Nick Besler, 1993(29) Real Salt Lake

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Doghouse:
Danny Williams, 1989(33) Pafos FC; Jeff Larentowicz, 1983(38) Atlanta United; Servando Carrasco, 1988(33) LA Galaxy; Eric Alexander, 1988(34) FC Dallas; Fernando Arce, Jr, 1996(25) Dorados de Sinola; Kyle Beckerman, 1982(40) Real Salt Lake; Victor Ulloa, 1987(30 Inter Miami; Scott Caldwell, 1991(31) New England Revolution; Jacori Hayes, 1995(26) Minnesota United

Dreamers:
Chris Goslin, 2000*(22) Atlanta United; Cameron Lindley, 1997*(24) San Antonio FC; Adam Saldana, 2002*(20) LA Galaxy; Sidney Friede, 1998*(24) Hertha Berlin > Royal Mouscron [Germany dual, undecided]; Gilbert Fuentes, 2002*(20) San Jose Earthquakes; Matt Hundley, 2000*(22) Colorado Rapids; Jeremiah Gutjahr, 1997*(24) Chicago Fire; Will Vint, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids; Jack Skahan, 1998*(24) San Jose Earthquakes; Juan Castilla, 2004*(18) Houston Dynamo; Cullen Wilkerson, 2004*(17) Portland Timbers; Francis Jacobs, 2005*(17) Orange County; Raymond Drai, 2003*(18) Orange County; James Cox, 2000*(21) Charleston Battery; Evan Posnanski, 2001*(20) Charleston Batters; Francisco Raggio, 2002*(20) Inter Miami

PLAYMAKERS​

Frontrunners:

1. Giovanni Reyna, 2002*(20) Borussia Dortmund

Contenders:

1. Brenden Aaronson, 2000*(21) Red Bull Salzburg
2. Sebastian Lletget, 1992(29) LA Galaxy
3. Richard Ledezma, 2000*(21) PSV Eindhoven {INJURED - est. July 2021}

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Elite Prospects:

1. Cole Bassett, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids
2. Jesus Ferreira, 2000*(21), FC Dallas
3. Gianluca Busio, 2002*(20), Sporting Kansas City

Promising Prospects:

1. Djordje Mihailovic, 1998*(23) Montreal Impact
2. Alex Mendez, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam
3. Paxton Pomykal, 1999*(22), FC Dallas {INJURED - est. unknown}
4. Anthony Fontana, 1999*(22) Philadelphia Union
5. Luca de la Torre, 1998*(24) Heracles

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Pretenders:

1. Julian Green, 1995(26) Greuther Firth

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Fringe Prospects:

• Malik Tillman, 2002*(20) Bayern Munich {Germany dual}
• Matko Miljevic, 2001*(21) Argentinos
• Paxten Aaronson, 2003*(18) Philadelphia Union
• Omir Fernandez, 1999*(23) New York Red Bulls
• Alan Sonora, 1998*(24) Independiente
• Evan Rotundo, 2004*(17) Schalke

Outlook:

• Ben Mines, 2000*(22) FC Cincinnati
• Quinn Sullivan, 2004*(18) Philadelphia Union
• Damien Rivera, 2002*(19) New England Revolution
• Felipe Hernandez, 1998*(23) Sporting Kansas City
• Brian Gutierrez, 2003*(18) Chicago Fire
• Marcelo Palomino, 2001*(21) Houston Dynamo
• Victor Valdez, 2004*(18) LA Galaxy

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Longshots:

• Joel Sonora, 1996(25), CA Talleres
• Harry Shipp, 1991(30) Seattle Sounders
• Kelyn Rowe, 1991(30) New England Revolution
• Alejandro Bedoya, 1987(35) Philadelphia Union
• Joe Corona, 1990(31) Houston Dynamo
• Emo Hyndman, 1996(26) Atlanta United
• Alex Roldan, 1996(25) Seattle Sounders
• Brandt Bronico, 1995(26) Charlotte FC
• Ian Harkes, 1995(27) Dundee United
• Tommy McNamara, 1991(31) New England Revolution

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Doghouse:
Sacha Kljestan, 1985(36) LA Galaxy; Lee Nguyen, 1986(35) Ho Ching Ming City FC; Benny Feilhaber, 1985(37) Sporting Kansas City; Alejandro Guido, 1994(28) Los Angeles FC

Dreamers:
Andrew Carleton, 2000*(21) unattached; Rey Ortiz, 1997*(25) FC Cincinnati; Luis Arriaga, 2001*(21) Real Salt Lake; Daniel Rios, 2003*(19) Houston Dynamo; Fabrizio Bernal, 2003*(18) San Antonio FC; Leo Torres, 2004*(18) San Antonio FC; Roberto Avila, 2000*(20) Austin Bold FC; Mario Penagos, 2002*(20) Sacramento Republic; Jose Gallegos, 2001*(20) San Antonio FC; Ethan Bryant, 2001*(20) San Antonio FC; Danny Robles, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders; Bailey Sparks, 2002*(19) Sporting Kansas City; David Rodriguez, 2002*(20) FC Dallas

WINGERS​

Frontrunners:

1. Christian Pulisic, 1998*(23) Chelsea FC
2. Timothy Weah, 2000*(22), Lille OSC
3. Jordan Morris, 1994(26), Seattle Sounders

Contenders:

1. Konrad De La Fuente, 2001*(20), FC Barcelona
2. Ulysses Llanez, 2001*(21) Wolfsburg > Heerenveen
3. Chris Mueller, 1996(25) Orlando City
4. Paul Arriola, 1995(27) DC United
5. Duane Holmes, 1994(27) Derby County
6. Tyler Boyd, 1994(27) unattached
7. Joe Efford, 1996(25) Waasland-Beveren

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Elite Prospects:

1. Caden Clark, 2003*(19) New York Red Bulls

~Efrain Alvarez, 2002*(19) LA Galaxy {Mexico dual}

Promising Prospects:

1. Emmanuel Sabbi, 1997*(24) OB Odense
2. Benji Michel, 1997*(24) Orlando City SC
3. Jonathan Lewis, 1997*(24) Colorado Rapids
4. Cade Cowell, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes
5. Indiana Vassiliev, 2001*(21) Aston Villa > Burton Albion

~Alex Mighten, 2002*(20) Nottingham Forest {England dual}
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Pretenders:

• Lynden Gooch, 1995(26) Sunderland
• Memo Rodriguez, 1995(26) Houston Dynamo
• Corey Baird, 1996(26) Real Salt Lake

~. Latif Blessing, 1996(26) Los Angeles FC * {Declared for USMNT, not yet eligible}
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Fringe Prospects:

• Cameron Harper, 2001*(20) Celtic FC
• Sebastian Saucedo, 1997*(25) UNAM Pumas
• Nick Taitague, 1999*(23) unattached
• Jonathan Amon, 1999*(23) FC Nordsjaelland {INJURED - est. unknown}
• Timothy Tillman, 1999*(23) Greuther Firth
• Kevin Paredes, 2003*(19) DC United
• Marlon Vargas, 2001*(21) Seattle Sounders

Outlook:

• Griffin Yow, 2002*(20) DC United
• Thomas Roberts, 2001*(21) FC Dallas
• Matteo Ritaccio, 2001*(20) Liverpool FC
• Tyler Wolff, 2003*(19) Atlanta United
• Felipe Valencia, 2005*(17) Inter Miami
• Ethan Dobbelaere, 2002*(19) Seattle Sounders
• Kevin Lankford, 1998*(23) FC St Pauli
• Kai Koreniuk, 1998*(24) LA Galaxy {Netherlands}
• Griffin Dorsey, 1999*(23) Toronto FC
• Tate Schmitt, 1997*(25) Real Salt Lake
• Mukwelle Akale, 1997*(25) Pafos FC
• Samuel Shashoua, 1999*(23) Tenerife {England dual}
• Dantouma Toure, 2004*(17) New York Red Bulls
• Darren Yapi, 2004*(17) Colorado Rapids
• Gage Akalu, 2005*(16) Sporting Kansas City
• Diego Lopez, 2002*(20) Orange County SC
• Christopher Garcia, 2003*(19) Real Salt Lake

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Longshots:

• Romain Gall, 1995(27), Malmo FF
• Ethan Finlay, 1990(31) Minnesota United
• Alex Muyl, 1995(26) Nashville SC
• Fafa Picault, 1991(31) FC Dallas
• Kenny Saief, 1993(28) Lechia Gdańsk
• Nick DeLeon, 1990(31) Toronto FC
• Joseph Gyau, 1992(29) FC Cincinnati
• Gboly Ariyibi, 1995(27) Panetolikos FC
• Jerome Kiesewetter, 1993(29) Inter Miami CF
• Kekuta Manneh, 1994(26) New England Revolution
• Rubio Rubin, 1996(26) Real Salt Lake

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Doghouse:
Bradford Jamieson, 1996(25) Unattached; Chris Pontius, 1987(35) LA Galaxy; Luis Argudo, 1995(26) unattached

Dreamers:
Zyen Jones, 2000*(21) Schalke; Lagos Kunga, 1998*(23) Atlanta United; Jacobo Reyes, 2000*(21) Monterrey; Blake Bodily, 1998*(24) Portland Timbers; Alex Monis, 2003*(19) Chicago Fire; Cameron Dunbar, 2002*(19) LA Galaxy; Bode Davis, 2002*(20) Real Salt Lake; Nico Lemoine, 2000*(22) Houston Dynamo; Anthony Ramirez, 2005*(16) FC Dallas; Rafael Jauregui, 2004*(17) Sacramento Republic; Azriel Gonzalez, 2001*(21) Seattle Sounders; Ray Serrano, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders; Theodore Ku-DiPietro, 2002*(20) DC United; Gibran Rayo, 2001*(20) FC Dallas

FORWARDS​

Frontrunners:

1. Josh Sargent, 2000*(22) Werder Bremen

Contenders:

1. Niko Gioacchini, 2000*(21) SM Caen
2. Sebastian Soto, 2000*(22) Norwich City > Telstar 96
3. Haji Wright, 1998*(24), Sonderjyske
4. Daryl Dike, 2000*(21) Orlando City SC
5. Matthew Hoppe, 2001*(21) Schalke
6. Jozy Altidore, 1989(32), Toronto FC
7. Aron Johannsson, 1990(31) unattached
8. Gyasi Zardes, 1991(30), Columbus Crew
9. Jeremy Ebobisse, 1997*(25), Portland Timbers
10. Andrija Novakovich, 1996(25) Frosinone

~. Jordan Siebatcheu, 1996(26) BSC Young Boys {Prefers France}
~ Ayo Akinola, 2000*(22), Toronto FC {Canada, Nigeria - Canada team}
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Elite Prospects:

1. Folarin Balogun, 2001*(20) Arsenal {England dual}
2. Ricardo Pepi, 2003*(18) FC Dallas
3. Malick Sanogo, 2004*(18) Union Berlin {Germany dual}

Promising Prospects:

1. Charlie Kelman, 2001*(20) Queens Park Rangers
2. Patrick Koffi, 2001*(20) Paris FC

~Christian Torres, 2004*(18) Los Angeles FC {Prefers Mexico}
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Pretenders:

1. Bobby Wood, 1992(29), Hamburg
2. CJ Sapong, 1988(33), Chicago Fire
3. Juan Agudelo, 1992(29) Inter Miami
4. Christian Ramirez, 1991(31), Houston Dynamo
5. Brian White, 1996(26) New York Red Bulls
6. Khiry Shelton, 1993(28) Sporting Kansas City

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Fringe Prospects:

• Mason Toye, 1998*(23) Montreal Impact
• Robbie Robinson, 1998*(23) Inter Miami CF
• Brandon Vasquez, 1998*(24) FC Cincinnati
• Alfonso Ocampo-Cavez, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders
• Johan Gomez, 2001*(20) FC Porto
• Justin Butler, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt
• Jack de Vries, 2002*(20), Philadelphia Union
• Jackson Conway, 2001*(20) Atlanta United
• Jalen Hawkins, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt
• Maurice Malone, 2000*(21) FC Augsburg {Germany dual}
• Dante Sealy, 2003(19) FC Dallas
• Ethan Zubak, 1998*(24) LA Galaxy
• Joe Gallardo, 1998*(24) Queretaro

~Nils Froling, 2000* (22) Kalmar FF {Prefers Sweden}

Outlook:

• Justin Rennicks, 1999*(23) New England Revolution
• Josh Pynadath, 2002*(20) unattached
• Isaiah Young, 1998*(24) Rot-Weiss Essen
• Tyler Freeman, 2003*(19) Sporting Kansas City
• Stefan Stojanovic, 2001*(21) unattached
• Federico Olivia, 2004*(17) Atletico Madrid

~Dzanan Mehicevic, 2003*(19) Eintracht Frankfurt {Bosnia camp}
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Longshots:

• Teal Bunbury, 1990(32) New England Revolution
• Andrew Wooten, 1989(32) Philadelphia Union
• Dom Dwyer, 1990(31), Orlando City
• Terrence Boyd, 1991(31) Hallescher FC
• Jann George, 1992(29) Jahn Regensburg
• Tom Barlow, 1995(26) New York Red Bulls
• Erik Hurtado, 1990(31) Sporting Kansas City
• Patrick Mullins, 1992(30) Toronto FC

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Doghouse:
Tony Rocha, 1993(28) New York City FC; Niki Jackson, 1995(26) Colorado Rapids; Chris Wondolowski, 1983(39) San Jose Earthquakes

Dreamers:
George Acosta, 2000*(22) Inter Miami; Nebiyou Perry, 1999*(22) FC Koln; Shaft Brewer, 1999*(22) Los Angeles FC; McKenzie Gaines, 1998*(24) Darmstadt; Siad Haji, 1999*(22) San Jose Earthquakes; Pierre DaSilva, 1998(23) Orlando City SC; Noah Jones, 2002*(20) RB Leipzig; Wilson Harris, 1999*(22) Sporting Kansas City; Matthew Roou, 2003*(19) unattached; Patrick Weah, 2003*(18) unattached

 

USMNT Player Pool ~ Shortlist
Post-January Camp/End of Transfer Window
January 31, 2021 update​

GOALKEEPERS​

Frontrunners:

1. Zack Steffen, 1995(27), Manchester City FC

Contenders:

1. Matt Turner, 1994(27), New England Revolution
2. Bill Hamid, 1990(31) DC United
3. Sean Johnson, 1989(33), New York City FC

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Best Prospects:

1. JT Marcinkowski, 1997*(25) San Jose Earthquakes

Promising Prospects:

1. David Ochoa, 2001*(20) Real Salt Lake
2. Chituru Odunze, 2002*(19) Leicester City
3. Carlos dos Santos, 2000* (21) Benfica
4. Matt Freese, 1998*(23) Philadelphia Union
5. Brady Scott, 1999*(22) Austin FC

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Pretenders:

• Steffen Frei, 1986(36) Seattle Sounders
• Josh Cohen, 1992(29) Maccabi Haifa
• Tyler Miller, 1993(30), Minnesota United
• Ethan Horvath, 1995(26), Club Brugge
• Brad Guzan, 1984(37), Atlanta United

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Fringe Prospects:

• Jonathan Klinsmann, 1997*(25) LA Galaxy
• Damian Las, 2002*(20) Fulham
• Trey Muse, 1999*(22) Seattle Sounders
• Chris Brady, 2004* (18) Chicago Fire
• John Pulskamp, 2001*(21) Sporting Kansas City
• Aaron Cervantes, 2002*(20) Rangers FC
• Alex Borto, 2003*(18) Fulham
• Duncan Turnbull, 1998*(24) Portsmouth

RIGHT BACKS​

Frontrunners:

1. Sergino Dest, 2000*(21) FC Barcelona

Contenders:

1. DeAndre Yedlin, 1993(28) Galatasaray
2. Reggie Cannon, 1998*(23), Boavista FC
3. Bryan Reynolds, 2001*(20) AS Roma
4. Julian Araujo 2001*(20) LA Galaxy

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Best Prospects:

1. Aaron Herrera, 1997*(24) Real Salt Lake
2. Joseph Scally, 2002*(19) Borussia Moenchengladbach
3. Kyle Duncan, 1997*(24) New York Red Bulls

Promising Prospects:

1. Jaylin Lindsey, 2000*(22) Sporting Kansas City
2. Matthew Olosunde, 1998*(24), Rotherham United
3. Dylan Nealis, 1998*(23) Inter Miami

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Pretenders:

• Tristan Blackmon, 1996(25) Los Angeles FC
• Shaquell Moore, 1996(26) Tenerife
• Tim Chandler, 1990(32) Eintracht Frankfurt
• Eric Lichaj, 1988(33) Fatih Karagumruk
• Henry Wingo, 1995(26) Ferencvaros
• Nick Lima, 1994(27) Austin FC

~. Julian Gressel, 1993(28) DC United ** [USMNT declared, eligibility 2022]
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Fringe Prospects:

• Sebastian Anderson, 2002*(19) Colorado Rapids
• Manny Perez, 1999*(23) Celtic FC > North Carolina FC
• Nathan Harriel, 2001*(21) Philadelphia Union
• Jacob Akanyirige, 2001*(20) San Jose Earthquakes
• Zico Bailey, 2000*(22) FC Cincinnati

CENTER BACKS​

Frontrunners:

1. John Brooks, 1993(29), Wolfsburg
2. Matt Miazga, 1995(26), Chelsea > Anderlecht
3. Chris Richards, 2000*(22) Bayern Munich > TSG Hoffenheim
4. Mark McKenzie, 1999*(23) KRC Genk

Contenders:

1. Aaron Long, 1992(29), New York Red Bulls
2. Miles Robinson, 1997*(25), Atlanta United
3. Erik Palmer-Brown, 1997*(25), Manchester City > Austria Wien
4. Walker Zimmermann, 1993(29), Nashville SC
5. Cameron Carter-Vickers, 1997*(24) Bournemouth
6. Tim Ream, 1987(34), Fulham

~. Philip Sandler, 1997*(25) Manchester City > Hellas Verona [Prefers Netherlands]
~. Kik Pierie, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam > FC Twente [Prefers Netherlands]
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Best Prospects:

1. Mauricio Pineda 1997* (24) Chicago Fire

Promising Prospects:

1. Henry Kessler, 1998*(23) New England Revolution
2. Justen Glad, 1997*(25), Real Salt Lake
3. Donovan Pines, 1998*(24) DC United
4. Aboubacar Keita, 2000*(22) Columbus Crew

~Bryan Okoh, 2003*(19) FC Liefering {Prefers Switzerland}
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Pretenders:

• Ventura Alvarado, 1992(29) Athletico San Luis
• Ike Opara, 1989(33) Minnesota United
• Tim Parker, 1993(29) Houston Dynamo

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Fringe Prospects:

• Auston Trusty, 1998*(23), Colorado Rapids
• Michael Edwards, 2000*(21) Wolfsburg
• George Campbell, 2001*(20) Atlanta United
• Mason Judge, 2002*(20) Eintracht Frankfurt
• Lennard Maloney, 1999*(22) Dortmund
• Justin Che, 2003*(18) FC Dallas
• Bobby Pierre, 2002*(19) Racing Strasbourg
• Jack Maher, 1999*(22) Nashville SC
• Jonathan Tomkinson, 2002*(20) Norwich City
• Casey Walls, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes
• Tayvon Gray, 2002*(19) New York City FC
• Josh Atencio, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders

LEFT BACKS​

Frontrunners:

1. Antonee Robinson, 1997*(24) Fulham

Contenders:

1. Sam Vines, 1999*(23) Colorado Rapids

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Best Prospects:

1. George Bello, 2002*(20), Atlanta United

Promising Prospects:

1. Chris Gloster, 2000*(21) unattached
2. Kobe Hernandez-Foster, 2002*(19) Wolfsburg
3. Marco Farfan, 1998*(23) Los Angeles FC
4. Leon Flach, 2001*(20) St Pauli
5. John Nelson, 1998*(23) FC Dallas
6. DeJuan Jones, 1997*(24) New England Revolution
7. Jonathan Gomez, 2003*(18) Louisville City FC
8. Matthew Real, 1999*(22) Philadelphia Union
9. Travian Sousa, 2001*(20) Sporting Kansas City

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Pretenders:

• Ryan Hollingshead, 1991(31) FC Dallas
• Daniel Lovitz, 1991(30) Nashville SC
• Chase Gasper, 1996(26) Minnesota United

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Fringe Prospects:

• Leonardo Sepulveda, 2001*(20) Salamanca
• John Tolkin, 2002*(19) New York Red Bulls
• Andre Reynolds, 2001*(21) Chicago Fire

MIDFIELDERS​

Frontrunners:

1. Weston McKennie, 1998*(23) Juventus
2. Tyler Adams, 1999*(23) Red Bull Leipzig
3. Yunus Musah, 2002*(19) Valencia {England dual}

Contenders:

1. Jackson Yuiell, 1997*(25) San Jose Earthquakes
2. Kellyn Acosta, 1995(26) Colorado Rapids
3. Owen Otasowie, 2001*(21) Wolverhampton Wanderers
4. Johnny Cardoso, 2001*(20) Internacional
5. Alfredo Morales, 1990(32) Fortuna Dusseldorf

~ Darlington Nagbe, 1990(31) Columbus Crew [Declines call-ups]
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Best Prospects:

1. Tanner Tessman, 2001*(20) FC Dallas
2. James Sands, 2000*(21) New York City {INJURED}
3. Chris Durkin, 2000*(22) Sint Truiden

Promising Prospects:

1. Andres Perea, 2000*(21) Orlando City
2. Eryk Williamson, 1997*(25) Portland Timbers
3. Frankie Amaya, 2000*(21) FC Cincinnati
4. Bryang Kayo, 2002*(19) Wolfsburg
5. Hassani Dotson, 1997*(24) Minnesota United
6. Aiden Morris, 2001*(20) Columbus Crew
7. Moses Nyeman, 2003*(18) DC United
8. Christian Cappis, 1999*(22) Hobro IK
9. Keaton Parks, 1997*(24) New York City FC
10. Danny Leyva, 2003*(19) Seattle Sounders

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Pretenders:

• Wil Trapp, 1993(29) Minnesota United
• Cristian Roldan, 1995(26) Seattle Sounders

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Fringe Prospects:

• Taylor Booth, 2001*(21) Bayern Munich
• Edwin Cerrillo, 2000*(21) FC Dallas
• Sebastian Berhalter, 2001*(21) Columbus Crew
• Jack McGlynn, 2003*(18) Philadelphia Union
• Justin Haak, 2001*(20) New York City FC
• Ian Hoffman, 2001*(20) Houston Dynamo
• Derrick Jones, 1997*(25) Houston Dynamo

~ Brandon Servania, 1999*(23) FC Dallas {Puerto Rico}

PLAYMAKERS​

Frontrunners:

1. Giovanni Reyna, 2002*(20) Borussia Dortmund
2. Brenden Aaronson, 2000*(21) Red Bull Salzburg
3. Sebastian Lletget, 1992(29) LA Galaxy

Contenders:

1. Julian Green, 1995(26) Greuther Firth
2. Richard Ledezma, 2000*(21) PSV Eindhoven {INJURED}

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Best Prospects:

1. Cole Bassett, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids
2. Gianluca Busio, 2002*(20), Sporting Kansas City

Promising Prospects:

1. Luca de la Torre, 1998*(24) Heracles
2. Alan Sonora, 1998*(24) Independiente
3. Djordje Mihailovic, 1998*(23) CF Montreal
4. Alex Mendez, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam
5. Paxton Pomykal, 1999*(22), FC Dallas {INJURED}
6. Anthony Fontana, 1999*(22) Philadelphia Union

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Pretenders:

• Duane Holmes, 1994(27) Huddersfield Town

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Fringe Prospects:

• Malik Tillman, 2002*(20) Bayern Munich {Germany dual}
• Matko Miljevic, 2001*(21) Argentinos
• Paxten Aaronson, 2003*(18) Philadelphia Union
• Omir Fernandez, 1999*(23) New York Red Bulls
• Evan Rotundo, 2004*(17) Schalke
• Jose Gallegos, 2001*(20) San Antonio FC

WINGERS​

Frontrunners:

1. Christian Pulisic, 1998*(23) Chelsea FC
2. Timothy Weah, 2000*(22), Lille OSC
3. Jordan Morris, 1994(26), Seattle Sounders > Swansea City

Contenders:

1. Paul Arriola, 1995(27) DC United
2. Chris Mueller, 1996(25) Orlando City
3. Jonathan Lewis, 1997*(24) Colorado Rapids

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Best Prospects:

1. Konrad De La Fuente, 2001*(20), FC Barcelona
2. Caden Clark, 2003*(19) New York Red Bulls
3. Ulysses Llanez, 2001*(21) Wolfsburg
4. Benji Michel, 1997*(24) Orlando City SC

~Efrain Alvarez, 2002*(19) LA Galaxy {Mexico dual}
~Alex Mighten, 2002*(20) Nottingham Forest {England dual}

Promising Prospects:

1. Brooks Lennon, 1997*(24), Atlanta United
2. Emmanuel Sabbi, 1997*(24) OB Odense
3. Cade Cowell, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes
4. Kevin Paredes, 2003*(19) DC United
5. Sebastian Saucedo, 1997*(25) UNAM Pumas

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Pretenders:

• Tyler Boyd, 1994(27) Besiktas > Sivasspor
• Joe Efford, 1996(25) Waasland-Beveren
• Lynden Gooch, 1995(26) Sunderland
• Memo Rodriguez, 1995(26) Houston Dynamo
• Corey Baird, 1996(26) Los Angeles FC

~. Latif Blessing, 1996(26) Los Angeles FC * {Declared for USMNT, not yet eligible}
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Fringe Prospects:

• Cameron Harper, 2001*(20) Celtic FC
• Nick Taitague, 1999*(23) unattached
• Jonathan Amon, 1999*(23) FC Nordsjaelland {INJURED}
• Timothy Tillman, 1999*(23) Greuther Firth
• Indiana Vassiliev, 2001*(21) Aston Villa > Cheltenham FC

FORWARDS​

Frontrunners:

1. Josh Sargent, 2000*(22) Werder Bremen
2. Matthew Hoppe, 2001*(21) Schalke

Contenders:

1. Jesus Ferreira, 2000*(21), FC Dallas
2. Niko Gioacchini, 2000*(21) SM Caen
3. Sebastian Soto, 2000*(22) Norwich City
4. Haji Wright, 1998*(24), Sonderjyske
5. Jozy Altidore, 1989(32), Toronto FC
6. Gyasi Zardes, 1991(30), Columbus Crew

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Best Prospects:

1. Daryl Dike, 2000*(21) Orlando City SC
2. Ricardo Pepi, 2003*(18) FC Dallas
3. Jeremy Ebobisse, 1997*(25), Portland Timbers
4. Folarin Balogun, 2001*(20) Arsenal {England dual}
5. Malick Sanogo, 2004*(18) Union Berlin {Germany dual}

~ Ayo Akinola, 2000*(22), Toronto FC {Canada, Nigeria - Canada team}

Promising Prospects:

1. Charlie Kelman, 2001*(20) Queens Park Rangers
2. Patrick Koffi, 2001*(20) Paris FC

~Christian Torres, 2004*(18) Los Angeles FC {Prefers Mexico}
~Santiago Munoz, 2002*(19) Santos Laguna {Prefers Mexico}
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Pretenders:

• Andrija Novakovich, 1996(25) Frosinone
• Aron Johannsson, 1990(31) unattached

~. Jordan Siebatcheu, 1996(26) BSC Young Boys {Prefers France}
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Fringe Prospects:

• Robbie Robinson, 1998*(23) Inter Miami CF
• Mason Toye, 1998*(23) CF Montreal
• Brandon Vasquez, 1998*(24) FC Cincinnati
• Alfonso Ocampo-Cavez, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders
• Johan Gomez, 2001*(20) FC Porto
• Justin Butler, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt
• Jack de Vries, 2002*(20), Philadelphia Union
• Jackson Conway, 2001*(20) Atlanta United
• Jalen Hawkins, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt
• Maurice Malone, 2000*(21) FC Augsburg {Germany dual}
• Dante Sealy, 2003(19) FC Dallas
• Ethan Zubak, 1998*(24) LA Galaxy
• Joe Gallardo, 1998*(24) Queretaro
• Federico Olivia, 2004*(17) Atletico Madrid

~Nils Froling, 2000* (22) Kalmar FF {Prefers Sweden}

 

Notts County have signed a left-back who was released by League Two Oldham. Have asked the club about US eligibility.

Liverpool have signed two defenders to fill their defensive gap. Aaron Long isn't one of them.

 

I think Aaronson already displaced Lletget.