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    Yunus Musah picks USMNT over England: How it happened & where he'll play | Futbol Americas | ESPN FC



    Less than a year after Sergino Dest’s decision to represent the United States over the Netherlands, the USMNT lands another big commitment from Valencia teenager Yunus Musah, who chose the U.S. over England, Italy and Ghana. On the latest episode of Futbol Americas on ESPN+, Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez discuss whether the 18-year-old will be a starter and what position he will play best in for Gregg Berhalter’s team. Plus, the guys are joined by ESPN FC’s Jeff Carlisle, who breaks down how U.S. Soccer was able to get Musah on board after his progression through England’s youth ranks and how he fits into the plans ahead of the World Cup qualifying.

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    39 Comments

    3. Jacob Ortega on

      So you think they had to sell him on usmt? He realized he wasn't gonna get playing time with England or Italy, and Playing for the u.s. is better than Ghana

    8. Gabriel Guerrero on

      I’m still waiting for one of the many hyped up USA players to actually perform for more than 5 games. The only hope they really have is dest and he’s a RB

    12. Ezcanor on

      As a Mexican American the future looks bright for both of my teams. It’s going to be a competitive clash between the biggest rivals in the CONCACAF.

    15. suBreme 9 on

      IF United States gets a REAL dcent manager…. my god Reyna, Pulisic and all them will reach potential. My Mexico is good but theyre federation is absolute GARBAGE ! Imagine if the US didnt have pay to play…

    16. Timothy Hodge on

      In FM this dude became my club's (Deportivo La Coruña) best player in history, winning multiple CLs including a Treble. Hope he does just as well IRL

    25. Tommy Mein on

      Klinsman was telling the USSF that USMNT would never go anywhere without developing players in Europe. Berkhaulter must have been listening. I’m anxious to see what happens in the Gold Cup.

    27. Reaper on

      If you're talking about getting playing time as well, picking the USMT was the better choice. The England squad is overloaded with young talent right now. The US is starting to build a strong batch of young talent and it's exciting.

    28. Picho 555 on

      US can have 1 million players in europe and dual nationality but they cant beat, Honduras, MX or Costa rica. None of this matters!!!!

    29. ulical on

      So, this is what US Soccer has evolved to…a country of 330 million+ people rummaging through other countries' bargain bin and bringing in players that have zero ties to the USA because they can't produce any worthwhile homegrown talent. I thought only Ireland did that….well, strike that…to play for Ireland you at least have to have one Irish grandparent. Evidently, you are now qualified to play for the USA now if you spend a night at a Holiday Inn.

    30. Brodiasss on

      While yes this is great for the US team, acting as if he chose this team over the rest purely on team merit is a bit of a reach. He is a class player that should go on to do big things, but realistically he may not have gotten caps for countries such as England and Italy which probably played a large role in his decision

    31. Mik F on

      They should cancel Qatar 2022. Somebody should discuss the 6500 deaths of migrant workers and the labor abuses. If they play, soccer players will play on the graves of poor deceased immigrants. Despicable.

    35. hussainzakir1 on

      its like choosing to play for la galaxy over man u or city. if you don't believe your good enough then US id a better choice. Also can I remind you of Foden, Greenwood and Sancho? Or even Saka. England fans take pride in representing their country and are baffled how people who apart from their birth have never stepped in the country can choose another. If he chose Ghana or Italy fine but really to chose the Americans you must only want to PR benefits.

    36. Maffa on

      So thats the route USMNT decided to go. Going around buying young people out. Much easier that restructuring the demented confederation structure and the non existent inclusion of the American populace in the football movement. The millionaire owners of the teams in MLS wont let anyone else in their golden sandbox, so since the issue is winning something once out every 4 years they just slapped a patch on it. Genial.

    37. light case on

      No surprise he choose USA, England has one of the best youth players right now after their system change and he knows he wont be given time, the same reason Sergino choose the USA because Netherlands rejcted him, even though both these players were raised in Europe only, and have zero connection to the USA, Yunus literally was born in the USA whilst his parents were on holiday.
      Dont be surprised when we see a ton of other English players switch allegiance for game time over the few years, and visibility because England is too competitive, the same way France has been for the last 10 years

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