In the modern era of the American soccer (post-MLS), the U.S. men’s national team has started gathering in January for a training camp. It has primarily served as an opportunity to look at domestic players outside of FIFA international windows and prior to the start of the MLS season.
Nicknamed “Camp Cupcake”, the training camp has often seen a match or two attached to it. This year, the team will face Serbia and Jamaica during its time together.
The camp has seen many USMNT debuts and many players notch their first goal scored:
1997: The first January camp after the launch of MLS coincided with the U.