“The Actual Victors and Defeated Parties of United States’ International Recess”

The US Men’s National Soccer Team is back on track after their impressive wins against Grenada and El Salvador in the CONCACAF Nations League. This was a great start to the new World Cup cycle with an outstanding performance from the first-choice, European-based roster, led by interim coach Anthony Hudson. One player who stood out was Ricardo Pepi, who scored three goals in two games, including a beautifully chipped finish against El Salvador, making him a top contender for the USMNT striker depth chart.

However, not all MLS attacking players fared as well, as players like Jordan Morris and Paul Arriola will face stiffer competition from rising stars like Alejandro Zendejas and Taylor Booth. The recruitment office for the US Soccer team is also making strides, with U.S.-eligible Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun looking like a likely hopeful to join the team.

Meanwhile, Daryl Dike’s international future may be in doubt after a lackluster performance in this series. However, it was an important window for Gio Reyna, who switched from playing as a winger to a more central midfielder position, showing promise for a more creative approach in the future. Overall, this was an encouraging start for the USMNT as they look to build depth and compete at the highest levels.



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