For much of its World Cup opener, the U.S. looked like a deserving winner, but there’s a level of savvy that comes with experience—and it’s in the process of being accrued.
AL RAYYAN, Qatar—For certain, there’s talent on this young U.S. men's national team. The starting lineup for Monday’s World Cup opener here at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium was testament to the quality and progress made by a promising generation.
It included champions and cup winners, and men hailing from clubs in four of Europe’s top five leagues. It was anchored by the cohort that’s energized the global transfer market for U.