Diego Kochen pursues USMNT cap while on loan at Lyngby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Diego Kochen, a 20-year-old goalkeeper, is training with the U.S. national team in Atlanta as he seeks his first senior cap. Kochen has been playing regularly at Danish club Lyngby, where he has started all nine league matches this season. After previously developing his skills at FC Barcelona's La Masia academy, he aims to establish himself in the U.S. goalkeeper pool ahead of the 2028 Olympics and 2030 World Cup. Kochen's call-up follows his experiences with younger national teams, marking a significant step in his international career.
- •Kochen has nine consecutive starts at Lyngby this season.
- •He trained with the U.S. national team in Atlanta.
- •Former Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal won the FIFA Young Player Award.
- •Kochen looks to gain international experience at this camp.
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Diego Kochen grew up with Lamine Yamal at Barcelona. Now he's chasing his USMNT breakthrough
"After rising through Barcelona's famed academy, the 20-year-old is trying to establish himself in the USMNT goalkeeper pool.
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