Next up we're analysing the USA's 5 U23s to watch at the World Cup 🇺🇸 A host nation who got off to a flyer in their first game: Alex Freeman — Villarreal, 21. A young attacking defender with pace and directness, already earning senior caps and developing at a strong European club. Chris Brady — Chicago Fire FC, 22. A young goalkeeper with long-term upside, providing depth behind the more experienced options. Joe Scally — Borussia Mönchengladbach, 23. A reliable, technically sound right-back who has been a consistent performer at Bundesliga level. Giovanni Reyna — Borussia Mönchengladbach, 23. Hard to believe he is still 23 as he has been around for a while. A technically gifted attacking midfielder with real quality in tight spaces — when fit, one of the USA's most dangerous players. Ricardo Pepi — PSV Eindhoven, 23. A physical, goal-hungry striker who has grown into a reliable option at the highest level. Playing at home gives this group a massive platform, and Reyna and Pepi are the ones who can really make an impact.