Plenty of Major League Soccer fans are also United States Men’s National Team fans. Unlike most other countries, the club vs. country debate is not that hostile. Many fans hope their academy produces first-team talent, and most hope that MLS would help supply USMNT talent on a more general scale. Watching players progress is one of the many joys of the beautiful game. What follows is a list of MLS Eastern Conference players under 23 with USMNT eligibility and where they stand with their club and the national team.
Every MLS team except the Colorado Rapids has played multiple games.