Yunus Musah debuted with the U.S. men’s national soccer team Thursday, logging 79 minutes in a scoreless draw with Wales and drawing praise from his coach and teammates. He might play again Monday against Panama.
Next year, though, the 17-year-old midfielder could end up representing another country.
Like several past and present U.S. players, Musah carries multiple passports and the ability to choose his national team: the United States (where he was born), Ghana (his parents’ homeland), Italy (where he spent much of his childhood) or England (where he was part of Arsenal’s academy).