Who made up the 2018 USA Men’s National Soccer Team roster. How did key players perform throughout the year. What were the team’s overall statistics and notable achievements in 2018. Which emerging talents showed promise for future lineups.
Composition of the 2018 USMNT Roster
The 2018 USA Men’s National Soccer Team (USMNT) roster featured a diverse mix of experienced veterans and promising young talents. A total of 25 players saw action for the national team throughout the year, representing various positions on the field. Let’s break down the roster composition:
- Goalkeepers: 4
- Defenders: 7
- Midfielders: 11
- Forwards: 3
This distribution highlights the team’s focus on midfield depth and versatility, with nearly half of the roster comprised of midfielders. The relatively low number of forwards suggests a tactical approach that may have relied more on midfield creativity and attacking support from other positions.
Key Player Performances and Statistics
Several players stood out with their performances and contributions to the team in 2018. Here’s a closer look at some of the key statistics:
Top Appearances
- Tyler Adams (Midfielder): 8 appearances, 7 starts
- Matt Miazga (Defender): 7 appearances, 7 starts
- Julian Green (Midfielder): 7 appearances, 4 starts
Tyler Adams emerged as a central figure in the team, showcasing his importance with the most appearances and starts. His consistent presence in the lineup indicates the coaching staff’s trust in his abilities and potential for the future.
Goal Scorers
Goals were at a premium for the USMNT in 2018, with only three players finding the back of the net:
- Kellyn Acosta (Midfielder): 1 goal
- Tyler Adams (Midfielder): 1 goal
- Julian Green (Midfielder): 1 goal
The fact that all goal scorers were midfielders underscores the team’s reliance on midfield contributions for offensive output. This statistic also highlights potential areas for improvement in terms of forward productivity.
Assist Leaders
Playmaking responsibilities were shared among a few key players:
- Kellyn Acosta (Midfielder): 1 assist
- Joe Corona (Midfielder): 1 assist
- Matt Miazga (Defender): 1 assist
The distribution of assists across different positions demonstrates the team’s efforts to create chances from various areas of the pitch.
Emerging Talents and Future Prospects
The 2018 roster showcased several young players who made their mark and positioned themselves as potential cornerstones for the future of US soccer. Some notable emerging talents include:
Tyler Adams
At just 19 years old, Adams established himself as a key figure in the midfield. His 8 appearances, 1 goal, and consistent starting role highlight his rapid development and importance to the team.
Weston McKennie
Another young midfielder, McKennie featured in 6 matches, all as a starter. At 20 years old, his ability to secure a regular starting position speaks volumes about his potential.
Cameron Carter-Vickers
The young defender, aged 20, started all 6 of his appearances, showcasing his reliability and potential as a future anchor in the backline.
These players, among others, represent the next generation of American soccer talent and their performances in 2018 laid the groundwork for increased responsibilities in future campaigns.
Team Performance and Overall Statistics
The USMNT’s performance in 2018 reflected a team in transition, with a mix of positive developments and areas for improvement:
- Overall Record: 3 wins, 5 losses, 3 draws
- Goals Scored: 3
- Clean Sheets: Data not provided, but can be inferred from goalkeeper statistics
The team’s record indicates a challenging year, with more losses than wins. The low goal tally of just 3 goals across all matches points to offensive struggles that likely contributed to the overall record.
Defensive Resilience
Despite the offensive challenges, the team showed signs of defensive stability. Players like John Brooks, Matt Miazga, and Cameron Carter-Vickers provided a solid foundation at the back, with Brooks even earning a Man of the Match award.
Tactical Approach and Formation Insights
While specific formation details are not provided in the statistics, we can infer some tactical insights based on the player usage and positions:
- Midfield-centric approach: The high number of midfielders used suggests a focus on controlling the middle of the park.
- Defensive solidity: Regular starts for multiple center-backs indicate a priority on building a strong defensive foundation.
- Fluid attacking roles: With few traditional forwards in the roster, the team likely relied on midfielders and wide players to contribute to the attack.
These tactical elements point to a team that was likely focused on building from the back, maintaining possession through a strong midfield, and looking for opportunities to attack through coordinated team movements rather than relying on individual striker brilliance.
Impact of Veterans and Leadership
While much of the focus was on young talents, the 2018 USMNT roster also featured experienced players who brought valuable leadership to the squad:
Michael Bradley
With 142 career caps, Bradley was by far the most experienced player in the 2018 roster. Although he only made 2 appearances during the year, his presence likely provided invaluable guidance to the younger players.
Brad Guzan
The veteran goalkeeper, with 60 career caps, featured in 2 matches. His experience between the posts offered stability and mentorship to the defensive unit.
The balance between these seasoned professionals and the emerging young talents was crucial for team dynamics and development throughout the year.
Challenges and Areas for Improvement
The 2018 statistics reveal several areas where the USMNT faced challenges and could focus on improvement:
Goal Scoring
With only 3 goals scored throughout the year, enhancing offensive output was clearly a primary concern. This could involve tactical adjustments, player development, or potentially bringing in new attacking talents.
Consistency in Selection
The varied number of appearances across the squad suggests that the team was still in the process of finding its ideal starting lineup. Establishing a more consistent core group of players could help build chemistry and improve overall performance.
Discipline
Several players accumulated yellow cards, with some receiving multiple cautions. Improving discipline to avoid unnecessary cards could be beneficial for maintaining tactical stability and avoiding suspensions.
Addressing these challenges would likely be a focus for the coaching staff and players as they looked to build on the experiences of 2018 and improve results in future competitions.
Player Development and Future Outlook
The 2018 season served as a crucial developmental period for many players in the USMNT setup. Several key points emerge when considering the future outlook based on these performances:
Midfield Core
The emergence of players like Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, and Kellyn Acosta suggests that the USMNT was developing a strong midfield core. These players, all under 23 years old in 2018, showed the potential to be long-term fixtures in the national team.
Defensive Promise
Young defenders such as Matt Miazga and Cameron Carter-Vickers gained valuable experience, indicating a focus on building a solid defensive foundation for the future.
Goalkeeping Depth
With four goalkeepers seeing action, including young prospects like Ethan Horvath, the team demonstrated a commitment to developing depth in this crucial position.
The experiences gained in 2018, both positive and challenging, would likely serve as building blocks for these players as they continued to develop their skills and adapt to international soccer.
As the team looked beyond 2018, the focus would likely be on harnessing the potential shown by these young players, integrating them more fully with experienced veterans, and working to address the offensive challenges that were evident in the year’s statistics.
The 2018 season, while not without its difficulties, laid important groundwork for the future of US men’s soccer. The blend of emerging talents and experienced leaders, combined with the lessons learned from both successes and setbacks, positioned the team for growth and improvement in the years to come.
2018 USMNT Statistics | U.S. Soccer Official Website
USMNT STATS
Overall stats updated through Nov. 20, 2018
Record: 3-5-3
Player | Pos | GP | GS | MIN | G | A | Y/R | MOTM | Career Caps | Career Goals | Career Assists |
Acosta, Kellyn | M | 6 | 4 | 392 | 1 | 1 | 1/0 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 1 |
Adams, Tyler | M | 8 | 7 | 658 | 1 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Agudelo, Juan | F | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 3 |
Amon, Jonathan | M | 1 | 1 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Arriola, Paul | M | 2 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 2 |
Bono, Alex | GK | 1 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Bradley, Michael | M | 2 | 1 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 142 | 17 | 22 |
Brooks, John | D | 3 | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 36 | 3 | 0 |
Cannon, Reggie | D | 2 | 2 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Carter-Vickers, Cameron | D | 6 | 6 | 511 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Corona, Joe | M | 3 | 1 | 91 | 0 | 1 | 2/0 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 1 |
de la Torre, Luca | M | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Delgado, Marky | M | 6 | 3 | 268 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Gall, Romain | M | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Gooch, Lynden | M | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Green, Julian | M | 7 | 4 | 381 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 0 |
Guzan, Brad | GK | 2 | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 |
Hamid, Bill | GK | 2 | 2 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Horvath, Ethan | GK | 1 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Lichaj, Eric | D | 2 | 2 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
Lletget, Sebastian | M | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Long, Aaron | D | 2 | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
McKennie, Weston | M | 6 | 6 | 460 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Miazga, Matt | D | 7 | 7 | 597 | 0 | 1 | 1/0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Moore, Shaq | D | 5 | 3 | 243 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Morris, Jordan | F | 1 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 2 |
Morrow, Justin | D | 1 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Nagbe, Darlington | M | 1 | 1 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 1 |
Novakovich, Andrija | F | 3 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Olosunde, Matt | D | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Opara, Ike | D | 1 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Palmer-Brown, Erik | D | 2 | 1 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Parker, Tim | D | 2 | 1 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Parks, Keaton | M | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Picault, Fafa | M | 1 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Polster, Matt | D | 1 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Pulisic, Christian | M | 3 | 3 | 262 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 23 | 9 | 6 |
Robinson, Antonee | D | 6 | 4 | 372 | 0 | 2 | 1/0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Roldan, Cristian | M | 4 | 1 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Rowe, Kelyn | M | 1 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Rubin, Rubio | M | 4 | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Saief, Kenny | M | 3 | 2 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Sapong, C. J. | F | 1 | 1 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Sargent, Josh | F | 6 | 3 | 266 | 2 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Steffen, Zack | GK | 6 | 5 | 495 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Sweat, Ben | D | 2 | 1 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Trapp, Wil | M | 9 | 8 | 714 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Villafaña, Jorge | D | 6 | 3 | 292 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
Weah, Tim | M | 8 | 6 | 512 | 1 | 1 | 2/0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Wood, Bobby | F | 9 | 6 | 520 | 3 | 0 | 1/0 | 1 | 45 | 13 | 3 |
Yedlin, DeAndre | D | 8 | 5 | 455 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 7 |
Zardes, Gyasi | M | 3 | 2 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 40 | 6 | 8 |
Zimmerman, Walker | D | 3 | 3 | 270 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
TOTALS | 11 | 11 | 990 | 10 | 6 | 19/0 | 11 | ||||
OPPONENT TOTALS | 11 | 11 | 990 | 14 | 13 | 14/1 |
2018 Goalkeeping Statistics
Player | GP | GS | Min | GF | GA | SO | GAA | W-L-T | Caps/SO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bono, Alex | 1 | 1 | 90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0. 00 | 1-0-0 | 1/1 |
Guzan, Brad | 2 | 2 | 180 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2.00 | 0-1-1 | 60/18 |
Hamid, Bill | 2 | 2 | 135 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1.33 | 0-1-1 | 6/2 |
Horvath, Ethan | 1 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | 0-1-0 | 3/1 |
Steffen, Zack | 6 | 5 | 495 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1. 27 | 2-2-1 | 6/2 |
Totals | 11 | 11 | 990 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 1.27 | 3-5-3 | |
Opponent Totals | 11 | 11 | 990 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0.91 | 5-3-3 |
* Bill Hamid and Zack Steffen split a shutout on Jan. 28 vs. Bosnia and Herzergovina
2018 World Cup – The U.
S. men’s national team starting 11 that would have been in Russia, according to us
Gus Elvin, ESPN.comMar 26, 2018, 12:50 PM ET
What if the 2018 World Cup qualifiers had gone a different way for the U.S.? What if the Yanks had earned at least a draw against Trinidad & Tobago in October and qualified for an eighth straight World Cup? What if the “devastating” pain that U. S. midfielder Christian Pulisic described in January after failing to qualify weren’t a reality. So many what-ifs … Well, we put on our hypothetical caps and took a crack at predicting who would have made the cut on the 23-man roster and how the U.S. would have lined up tactically this summer. Here’s our if-only-the-U.S.-had-qualified starting 11.
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Formation: 4-4-2 (Diamond)
In past World Cups, the United States has often tailored its lineups to opponents, and 2018 would likely have been no different under coach Bruce Arena. But as a base formation, Arena would likely have stuck to his guns and played some variation of a 4-4-2, with four at the back, Pulisic in the No. 10 role, Michael Bradley as the defensive midfielder and two up top — at least on paper — with Jozy Altidore and Bobby Wood. The four at the back would give the U.S. some extra defensive stability, Pulisic would have the freedom to roam and create from the middle of the park, and Altidore would have benefited from some support from Wood.
GK Tim Howard: After juggling between Howard and Brad Guzan throughout the qualifying campaign, Arena named Howard the starter for the USMNT’s final two crunch games against Panama and Trinidad & Tobago. The hero in defeat against Belgium in 2014, 39-year-old Howard struggled between the sticks at points during this cycle — namely in the 2-0 loss to Costa Rica at home and the 2-1 loss away to Trinidad — but earned the trust of Arena and was always capable of producing at a higher level than Guzan.
RB DeAndre Yedlin: Yedlin battled various injuries during the Hexagonal round, missing five games, but he was a sure-fire starter at right-back when healthy. The 24-year-old Seattle native has started 24 of Newcastle’s 30 Premier League games thus far this season and, with his speed and ability to get forward, brings a dynamism to the position that no one else in the player pool can replicate.
CB Geoff Cameron: The Stoke City veteran struggled mightily in the 2-0 loss to Costa Rica in September, gifting Marco Ureña his second goal of the night with a wayward pass. Controversially benched for the final two qualifiers after his nightmare in New Jersey, Cameron is still the USMNT’s most consistent defender. He likely would have earned back Arena’s trust and his starting position in the months leading up to the World Cup — even at the expense of noted Arena favorite Omar Gonzalez.
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CB John Brooks: Brooks’ debut season at Wolfsburg has been a lost one, as multiple injuries have cost him all but seven Bundesliga games so far. That said, if fit, Brooks would likely have been the other starter in the middle alongside Cameron. The 25-year-old’s international career has been a bit of a roller coaster, mixed with great highs — such as his game-winning goal against Ghana at the 2014 World Cup — and lows — his poor performance in a 4-0 loss at Costa Rica, in which he was at least partially responsible for three of the four goals. Consistency has proven elusive to Brooks, but his commanding size at 6-foot-4, talent and knack for big-game dramatics would have earned him the nod over Gonzalez, Matt Besler and youngster Matt Miazga.
LB Jorge Villafaña: Left-back has been a seemingly unsolvable problem for the United States for years now. Here, Villafaña gets the start over the more experienced, Bundesliga-based Fabian Johnson. Arena snubbed normal starter Johnson by not calling him in for the final two qualifiers and never seemed to rate him as high as his predecessor, Jurgen Klinsmann. That leaves Villafaña, who was counted on by Arena in the final two qualifiers and has since reclaimed his starting role for Liga MX leaders Santos Laguna. Villafaña puts pressure on opposing defenses by getting forward down the left flank, but to date, his crossing has let him down and prevented him from making a major offensive impact.
DMF Michael Bradley: The 30-year-old captain is often a scapegoat for the USMNT’s troubles, but for all the criticism, he remains one of the first names on the team sheet. Bradley seems a man stuck between positions, and his passing can be erratic. On the flipside, no one has the experience (140 caps beginning in 2006), stamina or capacity to cover the amount of ground Bradley consistently does. He ran nearly 24 miles (38km) in the group stage of the 2014 World Cup, the most by any player by some distance. Coming off an MLS season with Toronto FC in which he led MLS in passes completed with 2,051 and the Reds to MLS Cup, Bradley, in a box-to-box role, remains the best option for the Stars and Stripes, at least for now.
RMF Paul Arriola: Arriola saw an expanded role toward the back end of the qualifying cycle, making his first competitive start for the senior team at hostile Azteca Stadium in Mexico City and showing no fear in a tireless and confident performance against Mexico. The D.C. United youngster provides excellent pace and skill on the right wing and is willing to get stuck in defensively and make a tackle. Long a fixture of successful U.S. youth teams, Arriola, 23, started the final two qualifiers and looks to be one of the brighter young players in the U.S. program.
LMF Darlington Nagbe: Another player who would have been fighting for a starting position in the lead-up to the World Cup, Nagbe is the pick at left midfield. Why? His passing accuracy (a team-best 89.3 percent in the Hex), skill on the ball and work rate. Nagbe led MLS in passing percentage in 2017 (92.1 percent) and would have served as a ball retriever/transition starter for the United States in midfield. Nagbe has never tallied the goal or assists numbers in MLS that his talent would suggest, but his ability to retrieve possession, take players on and combine with the forwards gives him the edge over other central midfield candidates such as Kellyn Acosta, Alejandro Bedoya or Dax McCarty.
AMF Christian Pulisic: Just 19, Pulisic is both the present and the future for the United States. The Borussia Dortmund attacker was directly involved in nine of the United States’s 17 goals (53 percent) during the Hexagonal round, scoring five and assisting four. Despite his age, Pulisic has already become the unquestioned best player on the national team, leading the U.S. in goals, assists, fouls drawn (22) and successful 1v1s (35) during the Hex. Almost everything the U.S. did from an offensive standpoint in qualifying came through the Hershey, Pennsylvania, native.
Michael Bradley (from left), Jozy Altidore and Bobby Wood would likely have been starters at the 2018 World Cup. Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
FW Bobby Wood: The Hawaiian-born Wood has been short on form in Germany, scoring just one goal in 20 league games for bottom Hamburg. Nevertheless, his physical attributes, namely his speed, would have made him a starter as the strike partner for Altidore in Russia. Whether deployed as a winger or central forward, Wood is fast and always puts in a shift, chasing down long balls and tracking back. He also might be the best pure finisher not named Clint Dempsey for the United States, as his record of 10 goals in 36 caps and reputation for big-game heroics — versus the Netherlands and Germany in 2015 and against Mexico in CONCACAF Cup in 2016 — speaks for itself.
FW Jozy Altidore: Altidore’s two goals in nine Hexagonal games is not nearly good enough for a national team’s main forward, especially in CONCACAF. But if not Altidore, then whom? The United States has a dearth of options at striker: Dempsey, 35, is no longer a 90-minute option, and there are no other players staking a claim to the position. Despite Altidore’s lack of production, he continues to get the nod almost by default. Altidore works hard and has some size (6-foot-1) and speed, but the Toronto FC man has never scored consistently in the bigger international games — and that’s what the U. S. needs, desperately.
Substitutes: GK Brad Guzan, GK Ethan Horvath, DF Omar Gonzalez, DF Matt Miazga, DF Tim Ream, DF/MF Fabian Johnson, MF Kellyn Acosta, MF Weston McKennie, MF Alejandro Bedoya, FW Clint Dempsey, MF/FW Gyasi Zardes, FW Dom Dwyer
On the bench, Arena would have options to mix and match, depending on the opponent. In defense, Pachuca center-back Gonzalez can be a commanding aerial presence at 6-foot-5, while the versatile Johnson could have played in either full-back slot or even pushed up into a midfield place. Highly rated youngsters Acosta and Weston McKennie would also have been options in midfield, with Acosta as a backup to Bradley and the 19-year-old McKennie playing out wide like he does with Schalke. Up front, joint-record scorer Clint Dempsey (57 goals) has shown that he hasn’t lost his scoring touch yet and could have provided Arena the ideal impact substitute if the U.S. were chasing a game. Gyasi Zardes, who is familiar with Arena from his LA Galaxy days, would have been an interesting outsider to watch, as the pacy winger has three goals in three games for new club Columbus and looks to have improved his finishing, previously the one major weakness in his game. Arena would have had a nice blend of youth and experience to call upon from the bench, with Gonzalez, Johnson and Dempsey strong options at each level.
*Note: FW Jordan Morris and MF Danny Williams were not considered due to recent long-term injuries that would have ruled them out of the World Cup. Sapong took Morris’ spot as the final forward on the team.
Gus Elvin, who previously worked at ESPN The Mag, is an editor for ESPNFC and can be found on Twitter at @gpelvin.
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Team USA history at the World Championships third place in the world championship. It happened in the draw of the very first tournament in 1930. Then there was participation in the championship four years later, after which there was a crisis. From 1934 to 19In 1994, the Americans were selected only once – in 1950, when they sensationally beat the British. From 1994 to 2018, the US team did not miss the world championships, reached the 1/8 three times, and in 2002 reached the quarterfinals.
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Getting out of the group is a mandatory task for the Americans. In the 1/8 finals, the US team will fight with someone from the A quartet, and there will be chances for success. Of course, the Stars and Stripes will not be favorites, but they will definitely have a chance to reach the quarterfinals again.
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The captain and main star of the team is Christian Pulisic. He was born in the United States to an ethnic Croat family and could choose which national team to play for. The Americans acted the fastest and invited Pulisic to the youth teams under 15 and under 17 years old. Already at the age of 17, he made his debut in the main team and at the same age scored the first goal for the national team, setting a US record. Pulisic quickly became the leader of the national team. He has already been named the best player in his country three times, although he is only 24 years old. And the first time it happened when he was only 19years, and this is also a national record. In addition, Pulisic is the first American to play in the Champions League final and win it.
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Gregg Berhalter had a not very stellar but quite good career. He played for a long time in the Dutch championship, then he tried his hand at the English Crystal Palace. Interestingly, he became the first player in Glaziers history to play in the World Cup when he was invited to the 2002 tournament. Later, Berhalter played in the German “Energy” and “Munich-1860”, and ended his career in “Los Angeles Galaxy”. It was in California that Berhalter began his coaching career as an assistant, then headed the Swedish Hammarby and returned to his homeland. From 2013 to 2018, the mentor headed the Columbus Crew, and after the failure of the US team in the selection for the Russian World Cup, he was invited to accept the national team. Under his leadership, Americans in 2019th lost in the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, and won two years later.
Where to watch matches of the US national team at the World Championship
All matches of the tournament will be shown by the Match holding. It will also be possible to watch the World Cup games on our website.
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World Championship bronze medalist (1): 1930
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- Beijing 2022 | Figure skating: results of the Olympic qualification
- Beijing 2022 | The full composition of the ROC
national team
Women
- Mariah Bell
Team World Champion (2019), US Champion (2022) - Alice Liu
Two-time US Champion (2018-2020), World Junior Bronze Medalist (2020) - Karen Chen
Team World Vice Champion (2021), World Team Championship Bronze Medalist (2017), US Champion (2017), US Vice Champion (2022)
Men
- Jason Brown
Olympic bronze medalist in the team (2014), champion (2015), vice champion (2021), bronze medalist (2017) of the world championship in the team, vice champion of the four continents (2020), champion of the United States (2015), vice US champion (2014, 2020) - Nathan Chen
Olympic bronze medalist in team (2018), three-time world champion (2018, 2019, 2021), champion (2019), vice-champion (2021) and bronze medalist (2017) of the world championship in team, champion four continents (2017), three-time winner of the ISU Grand Prix Series Final (2017, 2018, 2019), six-time US Champion (2017–2022) - Vincent Zhou
World Bronze Medalist (2018), World Team Champion (2019), 3x US Vice Champion (2017, 2019, 2021)
Couples
- Ashley Kane-Gribble vs.