The World Cup veteran had never been a reserve or left back for the U.S. national team before the Copa America Centenario, but has filled both roles during the run to the semifi...
HOUSTON — Since debuting for the U.S. national team in January 2013, Matt Besler has been a staple of the starting lineup or out of the squad entirely. Depth player? Not in his wheelhouse.
The Sporting Kansas City defender earned his second cap in a World Cup qualifier against Mexico at Estadio Azteca and rode that performance to a starting slot through the 2014 tournament in Brazil.