Sebastian Berhalter and Max Arfsten join Middlesbrough ahead of EFL Cup match

U.S. men's national team players Sebastian Berhalter and Max Arfsten have signed with Middlesbrough as they transition to the English Championship. Both players could make their competitive debuts in the EFL Cup clash against Wrexham. Berhalter and Arfsten were part of the USMNT squad that reached the round of 16 in the recent World Cup. Their addition to Middlesbrough aims to bolster the team's chances of promotion to the Premier League. With Aidan Morris already on the team, they are expected to integrate swiftly into the club's system.

• 1:36 PMCBS Sports — USMNT World Cup players Sebastian Berhalter, Max Arfsten begin next phases of careers at Middlesbrough