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In 2024, the USA has a monumental schedule that can lead to great success. Likewise, a poor spell of form from the USMNT could spell disaster for U.S. soccer in potentially watershed moments in the United States. That all starts this weekend when the USA takes on Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals.
This year did not start positively for the USMNT, as Gregg Berhalter’s side lost to Slovenia, 1-0. However, that was not the full team, as there was no international break in January. In the CONCACAF Nations League Finals, Berhalter summoned a strong squad with all of the side’s biggest stars making the trip to Texas. The 23-player squad features ample experience, including many players who will be seeking a three-peat of Nations League successes.
Strong American squad ahead of semifinals
Some last-minute changes due to injury have not tarnished the potential of the squad. Brenden Aaronson, despite his form for Union Berlin, is replacing Luca de la Torre. Haji Wright has thrived of late with Coventry, and he is in for the injured Josh Sargent. They join a group that is close to the proverbial “A Team.”
The goalkeeping group is Matt Turner, Ethan Horvath and Drake Callender. The defense consists of plenty of experienced players. Tim Ream has 55 caps, Antonee Robinson is at 39 caps, Sergino Dest has 32 caps (though he is suspended for the Nations League semifinal) and Miles Robinson is nearing 30 caps.
In the midfield, Tyler Adams is just a little bit of a surprise inclusion due to having not played for Bournemouth for some time due to an injury. Likewise, Gio Reyna has struggled to get playing time following his move from Borussia Dortmund to Nottingham Forest. Weston McKennie, however, is in fine form with Juventus.
But perhaps no American player is flying higher than Christian Pulisic. His move from Chelsea to AC Milan has worked wonders. He’s got 12 goals in 39 appearances. He even managed to get two opposing…
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Author : Lawrence Dockery
Publish date : 2024-03-20 21:30:00
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