USMNT players shift focus back to club competition ahead of new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

As the European soccer season begins, key USMNT players return to their clubs with new priorities after the World Cup. Christian Pulisic is set to concentrate on his final season at AC Milan, while Gio Reyna aims for consistency at Strasbourg. Malik Tillman hopes to solidify his position in the national team setup as he transitions to Bayer Leverkusen, and Folarin Balogun seeks to maintain momentum at Monaco. With a four-year cycle until the next World Cup, many players will navigate the dual pressures of club performance and national selection.
- •Christian Pulisic focuses on AC Milan with an expiring contract.
- •Gio Reyna seeks consistent playing time at Strasbourg.
- •Malik Tillman aims to develop in the no. 10 role at Bayer Leverkusen.
- •Folarin Balogun looks to build on World Cup momentum at Monaco.
- •The upcoming season will realign expectations for national team selections.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — What to watch for – Club vs. Country: the USMNT goes back to work
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