The United States Men’s National Soccer Team (USMNT) participated in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with a 26-player roster. Since the conclusion of the tournament, the professional club situations for several players on that squad have evolved.
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Christian Pulisic, who was with Chelsea FC during the World Cup, completed a transfer to AC Milan in July 2023. Weston McKennie, a midfielder from Juventus, was loaned to Leeds United for the latter part of the 2022-23 season before returning to his parent club.
Folarin Balogun, who declared for the USMNT after the World Cup, transferred from Arsenal to AS Monaco in August 2023. Defender Sergiño Dest, previously of FC Barcelona, joined AC Milan on a season-long loan for the 2023-24 campaign.
Goalkeeper Matt Turner moved from Arsenal to Nottingham Forest in August 2023. Several other players, including Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson, were part of the Leeds United squad that was relegated from the English Premier League in 2023.
Summary
The USMNT’s 2022 World Cup roster has seen significant player movement in the transfer market following the tournament. Key attackers like Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun secured moves to new clubs in Europe’s top leagues.
Several midfielders and defenders, including Weston McKennie and Sergiño Dest, experienced loan spells or permanent transfers. The changes reflect ongoing career developments for the players involved since their national team duty in Qatar.
FAQs
**Which USMNT players changed clubs after the 2022 World Cup?**
Christian Pulisic transferred to AC Milan, and Folarin Balogun moved to AS Monaco. Matt Turner also joined Nottingham Forest from Arsenal.
Did any players remain with their pre-World Cup clubs?
Yes, some players have stayed, such as Tim Ream at Fulham and Walker Zimmerman at Nashville SC in MLS.
Who was the captain of the 2022 USMNT World Cup team?
Tyler Adams served as the team captain during the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar.
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