Would the USMNT actually win the World Cup if the best U.S. athletes played soccer?

Would the USMNT actually win the World Cup if the best U.S. athletes played soccer?

Every time the USMNT gets knocked out of a World Cup, the question comes up: What if our best U.S. athletes played soccer? Here's why that flight of fancy would never actually work out.

Gianluca Busio in Venice: The American midfielder returns to Serie A with the USMNT on his mind - Soccer America

The 2025-26 season was his best since arriving in Italy. He delivered consistently strong performances for Venezia and became an indispensable presence in midfield. Unlike the club’s previous promotion campaign, Busio was no longer merely a complementary piece. He emerged as the midfield’s driving force and one of the team’s leaders, frequently wearing the captain’s armband. The post Gianluca Busio in Venice: The American midfielder returns to S…