Thirteen months ago, Colorado Rapids midfielder Kellyn Acosta received some disappointing news from newly appointed U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) Head Coach, Gregg Berhalter. The then-24-year-old was being “discharged” from the January camp in Chula Vista, California.
At the time, Berhalter explained his reasoning to ESPN. “We had Acosta playing in a position that he has competition in. We felt at the time that the other guys in this position were better suited to play the role than he was. Having said that, and I spoke very clearly to Kellyn, that doesn’t mean that his fate is sealed with the national team.