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USA soccer team at World Cup 2022 Meet a
USA soccer team at World Cup 2022 Meet a
Gregg Berhalter is at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a talented USA roster consisting of 26 players.Some of these names are more familiar
JuJu Smith-Schuster Jersey than others, with some playing club soccer in the United States and others plying their trade abroad in Europe.The Sporting News brings you all the vital information on each of for this year's edition of soccer's greatest competition.MORE: The player snapshots below are in alphabetical order by last name with all stats correct prior to Qatar 2022:Brenden AaronsonPositions: Winger, attacking center midfielderClubs: Leeds(2022-present), RB Salzburg (2021-22), Philadelphia Union (2017-20)Age: 22/ Height:5-foot-10Place of birth (Hometown): USA (Medford, New Jersey)USA appearances: 24 / Goals: 6USA debut: February 1, 2020 vs. Costa Rica Brenden Aaronson is one of the crown jewels of the newest generation of USMNT players. Still just 22 years old, the kid from Medford, New Jersey known as the 'Medford Me si' has established himself as a top-cla s player.He developed in the Philadelphia Union academy before shining in Europe's Champions League with Austria's RB Salzburg and earning a move to Leeds United in the English Premier League. Since his switch to England, Aaronson has partnered with fellow American Tyler Adams to prove he belongs in the English top flight.MORE: Kellyn AcostaPosition: Central midfieldClubs: LAFC (2022-present), Colorado Rapids (2018-22), FC Dallas (2012-18)Age: 27 / Height:5-foot-10Place of birth (Hometown): USA (Plano, Texas)USA appearances: 53/ Goals: 2USA debut: January 31, 2016 vs. Iceland One of the few veterans in a young USMNT player pool, Acosta's 53 caps will be a valuable addition to a roster filled with inexperience. While he may not be a starter, the technically gifted Acosta is more than a capable fill-in should any of the midfielder starters need to be replaced. His acumen on set-pieces is an a set as well, and it could see him
Binjimen Victor Jersey emerge as the preferred choice in some cases.MORE: Tyler AdamsPosition: Central defensive midfieldClubs:Leeds (2022-present), RB Leipzig (2019-22), New York Red Bulls (2016-19)Age: 23 / Height:5-foot-9Place of birth (Hometown): USA (Wappingers Falls, New York)USA appearances: 32 / Goals: 1USA debut: November 14, 2017 vs. Portugal Tyler Adams (above right) is a product of the Red Bull system, having moved from the New York Red Bulls to Leeds United via RB Leipzig. His calming presence at the base of the midfield trio has proven
Bryce Treggs Jersey invaluable, and when healthy he's one of the first names on the USMNT team sheet, often donning the captain's armband.Cameron Carter-VickersPosition: Center-backClubs: Celtic (2022-present), Celtic (2021-22, loan), Bournemouth (2020-21, loan), Luton Town (2020, loan), Stoke City (2019-20, loan), Swansea City (2018-19, loan), Ipswich Town (2018, loan), Sheffield United (2017-18, loan), Tottenham Hotspur (2016-2022)Age: 24/ Height: 6-foot-1Place of birth (Hometown): England(Southend)USA appearances: 11/ Goals: 0USA debut: November 14, 2017 vs. Portugal As a youth player at Premier League side Tottenham, Carter-Vickers was touted as a player of the future for the USMNT. His days at Tottenham ultimately proved unfulfilling, but the defender has seen a career revitalization at Celtic in Glasgow where he's built himself back into an option for the national team.MORE: Luca de la TorrePosition: CentralmidfieldClubs: Celta Vigo (2022-present), Heracles (2020-22), Fulham (2017-20)Age: 24 / Height: 5-foot-10Place of birth (Hometown): USA (San Diego, California)USA appearances: 12/ Goals: 0USA debut: June 2, 2018 vs. Rep. of IrelandLike Carter-Vickers, De la Torre was a Premier League youth product in London. He too, however,
James Love III Jersey left Fulham with plenty to prove, and did so at Dutch side Heracles despite relegation from the Eredivisie. His performances in World Cup qualifying cemented his place amongst the USMNT options for the 2022 World Cup as a backup to the "MMA" midfield.Sergino DestPosition: Right-backClubs: AC Milan (2022-present, loan), Barcelona (2020-present), Ajax (2018-20)Age: 22/ Height: 5-foot-9Place of birth (Hometown): Netherlands (Almere, Flevoland)USA appearances: 19 / Goals:2USA debut: September 7, 2019 vs. Mexico Born in the Netherlands, Dest is an Ajax youth product, eligible for U.S. duty through his father. He was sold to Barcelona in 2020, a ma sive leap for a young American talent. However, his time at the Camp Nou has been disappointing, unable to establish himself as an option under Xavi. After being frozen out of the squad, he was loaned to AC Milan this past summer, hoping for playing time. Despite his club struggles, Dest is considered the starter at right-back when healthy.Jesus FerreiraPositions: Center forward, wingerClubs: FC Dallas (2017-present)Age: 21 / Height:5-foot-9Place of birth (Hometown): Colombia (Santa Marta, Magdalena)USA appearances: 15/ Goals: 7USA debut: February 1, 2020 vs. Costa Rica Getty Images The son of a former Colombian international, Ferreira was swayed to represent the United States, earning his citizenship in 2019. In a crowded and uninspiring USMNT striker pool, Ferreira has elevated himself to the presumed starter thanks to great club form and good tactical pre sing. Still just 21 years old, the FC Dallas youth product has been near the top of the MLS goalscoring charts the past two seasons, but has yet to really make the international spot his own.Ethan HorvathPosition: GoalkeeperClubs: Luton Town (2022-present, loan), Nottingham Forest (2021-present), Club Brugge (2017-21), Molde (2013-17)Age: 27 / Height: 6-foot-4Place of birth (Hometown): USA (Highland Ranch, Colorado)USA appearances: 8USA
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