The growth of young footballers remains key to the development of soccer in the United States, both in the MLS and in the USMNT national team.
It is currently led by Mauricio Pochettino, with high expectations with his work focused on making the USMNT team shine in the coming years.
The Argentine coach not only works with the first team, but also pays special attention to the youth categories, looking for talent in national and international leagues.
And the MLS does not seem to be left behind, with great youth movements focused on continuing to have talents that demonstrate their great level in the league.
An important leap in his career Caleb Wiley goes on loan to Watford from Chelsea
Caleb Wiley, one of the great promises of American soccer, has taken a new step in his career with his arrival at Watford, on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season.
Wiley, who began his career at Atlanta United, excelled in the MLS, which allowed him to sign for Chelsea FC, one of the biggest teams in Europe.
This season, the left back was on loan at Racing Strasbourg, where he played 7 games, adding one assist in more than 300 minutes of play, according to data from Transfermarkt.
Now, after finishing his loan in France, the 19-year-old will have a new opportunity in English football.
Projection with the United States national team and his talents
In addition to his progression in European clubs, Wiley has been part of the USMNT youth selection process, competing in the U17, U20 and U23 categories, until debuting with the senior team on April 20, 2023.
Since then, he has played three games with the senior team, consolidating himself as a talent to follow in the future.
With his move to Watford, Wiley is expected to continue gaining experience in European football and continue his development as one of the most promising full-backs in American soccer.