"I think as you're heading into six months out from a World Cup, for American, Canadian and Mexican players it's an opportunity that'll happen once in a lifetime to make a World Cup roster and play in your home country. That's going to be paramount,"
"And quite frankly, you're going to want to give yourself the best chance to make a roster, period. "Playing in a World Cup is a dream for every soccer player, and then to be able to do it in your home country is just an unbelievable opportunity that you're going to be really smart about to give your"
Several U.S.-based players — Max Arfsten, Alex Freeman, Matt Freese and Diego Luna — raised their profiles through strong club and international performances during the 2025 MLS season. The U.S. manager's pledge to search broadly for talent has increased the value of domestic performances. The upcoming winter transfer window coincides with a World Cup six months away, making offseason decisions unusually consequential. Playing time is the top priority for players weighing moves abroad because consistent minutes are essential to secure a spot on the World Cup roster in the host country.
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