YOUNG AMERICANS
The USMNT was by far the youngest team to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, garnering valuable experience going through the rigors of World Cup qualifying. Through 14 qualifiers, the USA Starting XI came in at an average of 23.82, almost two years younger than the next closest team, Ghana at 25.67. Together, the other 31 participating teams averaged a Starting XI age of 27.5 through qualifying, nearly four full years older than the U.S. Sources say this is one of the youngest, but most talented teams the U.S. has ever fielded. While they may not win the world cup this year, they may garner the experience needed to make a serious run on home soil in the year 2026 when the World Cup comes back to North America.
2022 USA World Cup Roster
FORWARDS
Jesús Ferreira (FC Dallas)
Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders)
Christian Pulisic (Chelsea)
Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund)
Josh Sargent (Norwich City)
Timothy Weah (Lille)
Haji Wright (Antalyaspor)
DEFENDERS
Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic)
Sergiño Dest (AC Milan)
Aaron Long (New York Red Bulls)
Shaq Moore (Nashville SC)
Tim Ream (Fulham)
Antonee Robinson (Fulham)
Joe Scally (Borussia Monchengladbach)
DeAndre Yedlin (Inter Miami)
Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC)
GOALKEEPERS
Ethan Horvath (Luton Town)
Sean Johnson (NYCFC)
Matt Turner (Arsenal) [Reply]
Originally Posted by New World Order:
Why can't we just have an all American team of analysts/journalists during pre-game and half-time instead of some of these English wankers
Rather listen to English commentators for world football, they’re going to generally be more knowledgeable about the European players. [Reply]
I like this lineup. Few really good spark plugs in Reyna, Aaronson, and Ferreira to bring some extra energy and pace late in the match if we need a goal. Should be a great matchup today! [Reply]
I hate to make this a must win game, but if we’re going to advance it will probably have to be at the expense of Wales, so we really need at least a point. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Razaele:
Is McKinnie fully healthy?
I hate to make this a must win game, but if we’re going to advance it will probably have to be at the expense of Wales, so we really need at least a point.
Vs Wales and vs Iran are must win games. Need those wins to guarantee advancement out of the group stage. [Reply]
Been non plussed about this World Cup but with the US about to play can’t help but be excited to see what all these young players can do. The team has been exciting and bold in qualifying. They are good on the ball and fundamentally sound. Going to be interesting to see how they do.
This first game probably tells us if they advance or not. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Razaele:
Rather listen to English commentators for world football, they’re going to generally be more knowledgeable about the European players.
