Marcelo Balboa, US soccer icon, has questioned the hype surrounding the current U.S. Men's National Team, stating that the "golden generation" label was assigned too soon.
The United States has not been a soccer power on the world stage, obviously, but the nation has produced some exceptional individual performers — many who have enjoyed success on the international stage. Here is our list of 25 American-born soccer players who have stood out over the decades.