By Over the last decade, soccer has presented itself as one of the most popular sports in the US. In the beginning, there weren’t many players when soccer was only just a sport but now, there are a lot of great players that have emerged as this sport has earned recognition in the footballing world.
The system is changing at a very fast pace for American soccer as the nation is producing elite players, some of whom are playing at the top level with several of the renowned football clubs across the globe.
The last few years have seen the rise of some of the outstanding American talents. Hence, today we look at the 8 best American soccer players to know about.
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Christian Pulisic
Christian Pulisic is undoubtedly the finest American soccer player on the planet right now. Pulisic is considered one of the finest forwards in the European continent. In 2019, he signed with Chelsea at a whopping $73 million making him become the most pricey North American footballer of all time.
Widely known for his fierce pace and completing methods, making him a persistent threat in front of the box.
He has far made 81 appearances for Chelsea and netted 19 goals for his team. In 2015, Pulisic marked his debut for Borussia Dortmund and has played for over 100 matches for the club. He has also participated for his national team 36 times and netted 15 goals for the squad.
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Gio Reyna
If Gio Reyna did not suffer from his recurring hamstring injury, he would have been on the top list. Reyna who is the son of USMNT icon Claudio Reyna is currently one of the most promising young American footballers to watch out for. Despite him only playing in several games, one can easily tell that he is one heck of a talented player.
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Weston McKennie
Weston McKennie has made 21 appearances for the American national squad and is still counting. So far the number of appearances he has made, McKenzie is arguably the most multi-talented footballer of the USMNT. He is currently playing for the Italian professional club Juventus switching positions from center midfield, and defensive midfield to both left and right wings.
Joining the Turin club in 2022, where he appeared in 47 games and netted six goals. His recent accomplishment is winning the Coppa Italia (2020-21) and Supercoppa Italiana with Juventus in 2020.
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Fabian Johnson
Fabian Johnson earned a fixture in the starting lineup 11 for both the USMNT and his club in the German Bundesliga, Hoffenheim.
The German-born American soccer player is considered one of the most versatile players. Some of his positions include outside back, wide midfielder, and winger. Johnson along with his German team won the UEFA European U-21 Championship in 2009
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Tyler Adams
Tyler Adams who is currently playing for English club Leeds United is one of the finest American football players. The 23-year-old midfielder is a talented player and knows how to focus on his game.
Adams has played 12 games for USMNT. He is considered one of the finest young midfielders to have graced the pitch. In 2015, he started his career at MLS club New York Red Bulls.
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Sergino Dest
Currently playing for Spanish club FC Barcelona as a right back or a wing back, the now 22 year old marked his professional debut for Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam. He played 50 games for the Eredivisie club before signing with Barcelona in 2022.
The young American is a prodigy when it comes to soccer due to his talent and he certainly has a successful career ahead of him.
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Steve Cherundolo
Steve Cherundolo is a retired American soccer player who currently serves as head coach of Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC.
During his career, he played as a right-back and was the captain of German club Hannover 95. He played for his national team at the 2006, 2010, and 2014 FIFA World Cups.
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Brenden Aaronson
Brenden Aaronson was one of the highest goal scorers for the American squad during the 2021 calendar year with 4 goals. He netted twice in the first qualifying window in September 2021 and experienced a lack of scores before netting a goal again in June 2022.
Aaronson without a doubt is one of the young American players to watch.
