GOAL breaks down expectations for U.S. Internationals ahead of the upcoming European season, with a look at Italy's top flight
For the past few years, fans of the U.S. men's national team have been fixated on Serie A - and it's easy to understand why. So much of American soccer's top-end talent is concentra ted in Italy, playing for some of the biggest clubs in the sport.
As we head into a World Cup year, Serie A is more in focus than ever before. Those USMNT stars all find themselves under pressure for various reasons, and how they handle that pressure will surely dictate the road to the 2026 World Cup. In addition to the stress that comes with playing for clubs such as AC Milan and Juventus, there will be expectatoins from the U.S., too.
Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah, Weston McKennie and Tim Weah all currently ply their trade in Italy, although, if reports are to be believed, not all of them will do so for long. It's been a tumultuous summer, and it isn't over yet, even as the Serie A season nears kickoff.
Ahead the European season, GOAL takes a closer look at the expectations for Americans Abroad. Next up: Serie A.
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