U.S. Soccer caused a relative stir in 2018 when striker Theoson-Jordan Siebatcheu was invited to join the national team. The French youth international was born in Washington, D.C. and had a direct route into the roster during one of the lowest points in program history. He declined due to a desire to focus on his club career following a recent transfer, but remained open to future call-ups. The 24-year-old is currently on loan at BSC Young Boys, enjoying fantastic form that may demand the attention of Gregg Berhalter.
Partly named after Michael Jordan, his “English-speaking Cameroonian family“ left the United States shortly after his birth, relocating to France.