The United States Men’s National Team opens the traditional winter camp in Carson, California, promising opportunities for developing and under-the-radar members of the pool. While a showcase for out-of-season domestic talents, the USMNT roster tends to include a few intriguing players based abroad. Taking part in this year’s edition is Johnny Cardoso, a 20-year-old midfielder with Internacional in Brazil. Once cited as a potential breakthrough member of Gregg Berhalter’s squad, he is completing a strong season that could lead to a transfer to Europe.
João Lucas de Souza Cardoso was born in suburban Denville, New Jersey and moved to Criciuma, Brazil at three months old.