USMNT depth chart: Top 15 players in each position, ranked
By Ryan O'Hanlon
Published on May 1, 2026.
The 'Futbol Americas' crew debate who will be the most important player for the USMNT in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This comes as U.S. men's national team coach, Mauricio Pochettino, prepares to announce his 26-man squad for the World Cup in less than a month. The team depth chart includes the top 15 players in each position, largely based on recent USNT involvement and recent performances under Pochettinos. The rankings also include a list of MLS stalwarts, exciting prospects, and USMN vets who never played under Pochetino. Despite the recent rise in American talent, goalkeeper talent appears to have regressed.
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