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Ben Steiner

USMNT’s Three Best Players of the Week: Unsung MLS Standout Makes World Cup Case

Just one week remains until the top U.S. soccer players swap out their club colors for the red, white and blue for March international friendlies against Belgium and Portugal ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

With the tournament drawing closer and this month’s matches offering vital preparation against some of the world’s best teams, the pressure on players only increases. With the abundance of options for nearly every position, the players need to be in the best form at the right time if they want to have any hope of contending for an important role on Mauricio Pochettino’s squad. 

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