{"id":918337,"date":"2026-07-08T14:13:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T19:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/08\/usmnt-at-2030-world-cup-which-mls-homegrowns-are-the-future-mlssoccer-com\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T14:13:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T19:13:28","slug":"usmnt-at-2030-world-cup-which-mls-homegrowns-are-the-future-mlssoccer-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/08\/usmnt-at-2030-world-cup-which-mls-homegrowns-are-the-future-mlssoccer-com\/","title":{"rendered":"USMNT at 2030 World Cup: Which MLS homegrowns are the future? | MLSSoccer.com"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/us-men-s-national-team\/\">United States<\/a>\u00a0suffered a disappointing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/competitions\/fifa-world-cup\/2026\/matches\/usavsbel-07-06-2026\/\">4-1 loss<\/a> to Belgium on Monday night, ending an otherwise strong 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/competitions\/fifa-world-cup\/\">FIFA World Cup<\/a> campaign on home soil.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>It&#8217;s the fifth time in the USMNT&#8217;s last eight World Cup appearances that they&#8217;ve been eliminated in the Round of 16. The program&#8217;s lone quarterfinal finish, their best of the modern era, arrived in 2002.<\/p>\n<p>Quickly, eyes shift to the 2030 World Cup cycle and a new crop of USMNT players will look to step into the spotlight.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 10 MLS homegrowns who could find their way onto the plane and give fans hope for the future.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\n                                <iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7mUMpj4NQA4?feature=oembed\" allowfullscreen title=\"Julian Hall Talks Growing Up in New York &#038; Shining in MLS at 18-Years-Old\"><\/iframe>\n                            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The No. 1 name on almost everyone&#8217;s USMNT prospect list, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/cavan-sullivan\/\">Sullivan<\/a> has been a familiar face in the U.S. Soccer community for years, despite being only 16.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/philadelphia-union\/\">Philadelphia Union<\/a> midfielder made his MLS debut at 14 years, 293 days old, becoming the youngest player to debut for a North American major league sports team.<\/p>\n<p>Sullivan has 3g\/4a in 17 appearances this season, carving out a consistent first-team role.\u00a0He will reportedly join English Premier League giants Manchester City down the road.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>One of MLS&#8217;s biggest breakout stars this season, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/zavier-gozo\/\">Gozo<\/a> has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/real-salt-lake\/\">Real Salt Lake<\/a>&#8216;s marquee man with a team-best 11 goal contributions (6g\/5a) in 14 MLS matches.<\/p>\n<p>Already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/allstar\/2026\/news\/mls-names-first-xi-for-2026-all-star-game-roster\">voted in<\/a> as a 2026 MLS All-Star, Gozo has featured prominently for US youth teams and was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/stories\/soccer\/usmnt-world-cup-roster-gozo-richards-mckennie-pulisic\" target=\"_blank\">reportedly named<\/a> to the USMNT&#8217;s preliminary World Cup roster.<\/p>\n<p>The wide attacker&#8217;s future could be in Europe, potentially as soon as this summer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/adri-mehmeti\/\">Mehmeti<\/a> went from highly-touted midfield prospect to locked-in starter seemingly overnight. Just 16 at the time, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/red-bull-new-york\/\">Red Bull New York<\/a> homegrown was a surprise starter in their season-opening match at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/orlando-city\/\">Orlando City<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The US youth international runs RBNY&#8217;s midfield and is learning under head coach Michael Bradley, a USMNT legend during his playing career. He&#8217;s contributed 1g\/4a in 15 matches this year.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Another key piece of Bradley&#8217;s youth movement at RBNY, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/julian-hall\/\">Hall<\/a> has been a revelation in attack. Still only 18, he has produced a team-high 13 goal contributions (9g\/4a) in 15 matches this year.<\/p>\n<p>The forward, who made his MLS debut in 2023, is also eligible to represent Poland. The European nation, with <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/usmnt-risk-losing-julian-hall-222757159.html\" target=\"_blank\">recruitment efforts<\/a>, has ignited some dual-national worries among USMNT fans.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Now in his third season with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/new-england-revolution\/\">New England Revolution<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/peyton-miller\/\">Miller<\/a> has become a staple on the left side of the field.<\/p>\n<p>The 18-year-old can play anywhere from left back to left winger, and has impressed both with the Revs and at various youth international levels.<\/p>\n<p>Miller has already eclipsed 50 total club appearances, registering 5g\/5a.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/luca-bombino\/\">Bombino<\/a> began his career as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/los-angeles-football-club\/\">LAFC<\/a> homegrown, before spending 2025 on loan with SoCal rivals\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/san-diego-fc\/\">San Diego FC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There, he became one of SDFC&#8217;s most important players as the newcomers broke a host of expansion-season records.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of 2026, the versatile fullback joined San Diego on a full transfer and continues to play a key role.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Like multiple names on this list, Tsakiris represented the US at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup and starred at the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>The attacking midfielder parlayed that success into the 2026 season with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/san-jose-earthquakes\/\">San Jose Earthquakes<\/a>, making his hometown club a Western Conference contender at the World Cup pause.<\/p>\n<p>Currently recovering from a groin injury, Tsakiris has nine goal contributions (2g\/7a) in 11 games played.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/taha-habroune\/\">Habroune<\/a>&#8216;s role with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/columbus-crew\/\">Columbus Crew<\/a> has grown over the past two seasons, building towards 2026 as his breakout.<\/p>\n<p>As the Crew undergo a roster shakeup, the 20-year-old has shown the ability and willingness to play anywhere in the midfield (or even up top on occasion).<\/p>\n<p>One of Columbus&#8217; most consistent players, Habroune is up to 17 appearances across all competitions this year and 49 during his career.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Now in his fifth season with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/colorado-rapids\/\">Colorado Rapids<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/darren-yapi\/\">Yapi<\/a> has developed into a versatile forward who can play anywhere across the front line.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Still only 21 years old, the homegrown player has already made 121 all-competition appearances for the Rapids, while contributing 15g\/10a.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>After being a longtime strength, the USMNT&#8217;s goalkeeper pool faces some questions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/andrew-rick\/\">Rick<\/a> was selected as one of the training goalkeepers who traveled and trained with the USMNT during the 2026 World Cup, giving the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/philadelphia-union\/\">Philadelphia Union<\/a> &#8216;keeper invaluable experience.<\/p>\n<p>With 29 appearances for Philly, the 20-year-old certainly looks like he&#8217;ll play a role for the USMNT down the line.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><h3>Honorable mentions<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Chase Adams (F) &#8211; Columbus Crew<\/li>\n<li>Nimfasha Berchimas (F) &#8211; Charlotte FC<\/li>\n<li>Snyder Brunell (M) &#8211; Seattle Sounders FC<\/li>\n<li>Matthew Corcoran (M) &#8211; Nashville SC<\/li>\n<li>Justin Ellis (F) &#8211; Orlando City<\/li>\n<li>Aiden Hezarkhani (M) &#8211; Real Salt Lake<\/li>\n<li>Neil Pierre (D) &#8211; Philadelphia Union<\/li>\n<li>Brooklyn Raines (M) &#8211; New England Revolution<\/li>\n<li>Cooper Sanchez (M) &#8211; Atlanta United<\/li>\n<li>Pedro Soma (M) &#8211; San Diego FC<\/li>\n<li>Jude Terry (M) &#8211; LAFC<\/li>\n<li>Frankie Westfield (D) &#8211; Philadelphia Union<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/competitions\/fifa-world-cup\/news\/usmnt-at-2030-world-cup-which-mls-homegrowns-are-the-future\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Sharie Drews<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer The United States\u00a0suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to Belgium on Monday night, ending an otherwise strong 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on home soil. 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