We asked players and legendary icons of the game to talk about their World Cup experiences and hopes for the future of soccer in America. Here are their stories, in their own words. FIFAWorldCup | USMNT Read more:
The goal of the U.S. Men's National Team at the 2022 World Cup—as with all 32 teams competing in Qatar—is, naturally, to win the tournament. But there's more on the line for the American players this time than the FIFA trophy. After years of false starts and squandered potential, capped by a devastating failure to qualify for the tournament in 2018, the U.S. team is out to nab what's been the most elusive soccer prize of all for them: respect.
"One of the mottos we had preparing for the World Cup was, 'Change the way the world views American soccer,'" midfielder Weston McKennie tellsIn a way, Qatar represents a coming-of-age party for the young team, where"veteran" star players like McKennie, team captain Christian Pulisic and midfielder Tyler Adams are just 23 and 24 years old and the most pivotal breakout player is likely to be another midfielder, 19-year-old Yunus Musah .
An interior view of Lusail Stadium in Doha, where FIFA 2022 World Cup matches will be played. Qatar is the first Arab country to host the event.To find out how the players are handling it and their strategy for the tournament,invited a handful of members of the U.S.
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