Opinion: Has MLS abandoned American players?

The USMNT is increasingly loaded with European-based players

New York Red Bulls defender John Tolkin is one of the few American-born stars in MLS. Photo courtesy of New York Red Bulls

Only five of 110 starters on the U.S. national team have been filled with MLS players for the 10 games the full pool has been available since the 2022 World Cup, including two of 66 since Gregg Berhalter returned as coach.

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