MLS continues to evolve and many say that the 2025 season could be the best in the history of the league, with the most competitive rosters ever.
Teams have made strategic signings to strengthen their rosters, with high-level reinforcements at clubs such as FC Dallas and Minnesota United, in addition to the expected debut of San Diego FC.
The preseason has also served to get the teams ready with high-level friendlies, to get into a positive rhythm for the 2025 season.
Inter Miami and LA Galaxy have been protagonists in high-intensity friendlies, raising expectations less than 10 days before the start of the competition.
Weston McKennie in a fantastic moment with Juventus in the UEFA Champions League
Beyond MLS, there is also great attention on the players of the USMNT national team, especially those who play in Europe.
Under Mauricio Pochettino, the national team is still evaluating its squad with an eye on the 2026 World Cup, and one of the players who continues to stand out is Weston McKennie.
The 26-year-old midfielder put in a brilliant performance in Juventus’ 2-1 win over PSV in the UEFA Champions League, where he was a key player for the Italian side.
McKennie played 68 minutes, scored one goal, had 38 touches with 76% passing accuracy (16 of 21 completed) and created three key passes that helped Juve’s offense, as indicated by SofaScore statistics.
He also showed his versatility by covering much of the midfield, both in attack and defense.
Weston McKennie a key piece in Mauricio Pochettino’s project for the USMNT
McKennie’s performance has not gone unnoticed by Mauricio Pochettino, who sees him as a fundamental player in his project with an eye on the 2026 World Cup.
The US national team is looking to establish itself as a highly competitive team, and the Juventus midfielder, along with Christian Pulisic and Ricardo Pepi, is part of a generation that continues to shine in Europe.
In addition, MLS remains a key platform for developing talent, with players making the jump to European football and raising the competitive level of the national team.
Weston McKennie’s great moment at Juventus is an encouraging sign for the USMNT, which continues to prepare to make history at the next World Cup.
