Vancouver Whitecaps FC forward Brian White also plays for the United States Men's National Team. | Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images

USMNT Watch: How are American soccer stars performing around world?

By Alyssa Clang | Last updated Apr 14, 2025 4:17 PM ET

With the Concacaf Gold Cup just two months away, the U. S. Men's National Team is in a crucial phase of its development. But how are its stars faring for their club teams around the world? Here's a breakdown:

Forward Brian White | Vancouver Whitecaps

After scoring four — yes, four — goals against Austin FC on Saturday, the New Jersey-born White became Major League Soccer's leading goal scorer in 2025. The 29-year-old made his belated USMNT debut in January under Mauricio Pochettino and has proved to be the most reliable goal scorer of MLS' American strikers.

White's weekend goal haul is impressive because of the opponent. Before the Vancouver game, Austin FC had allowed only three goals in its previous seven matches. Pochettino, take note: White is the ideal guy to start up top next time your USMNT faces a stubborn defense.

Midfielder Christian Pulisic | AC Milan

On Friday, Pennsylvania native Pulisic notched one assist in AC Milan's 4-0 Serie A win over Udinese. It was his eighth assist in the league and 10th in all competitions in 2024-25. Those numbers make him one of the more productive goal-creators in Europe's top leagues this season — only Mohamed Salah, Lamine Yamal and Bukayo Saka are better.

Midfielder Weston McKennie | AC Milan

It's not all good news for American soccer. (Let's be real: It's never all good news for American soccer.) McKennie, Pulisic's AC Milan teammate, made headlines for all the wrong reasons after being named in a wide-reaching Italian sports betting probe.

McKennie was accused of using a banned site to play online poker, not betting on his own matches. The former carries a maximum fine of $284; the latter can result in a multi-year ban from the sport.

Defender Cameron Carter-Vickers | Celtic FC

Carter-Vickers is one of the USMNT's top central defenders, but on Saturday, he turned into one of its most eye-catching goalscorers, too. Check out this otherworldly strike to lift Celtic to a 5-1 win over Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership.

@cbssportsgolazo We see you, CCV #soccer #football #usmnt #ussoccer #celticfc #cameroncartervickers ♬ original sound - CBS Sports Golazo

Forward Folarin Balogun | AS Monaco

Balogun joined the USMNT as one of its more exciting prospects in years, but a persistent shoulder injury has kept him off the field in 2025. But that's about to change.

After successful surgery at the end of 2024, Balogun is well on his way to full fitness. He has made substitute appearances in three straight league games for AS Monaco and scored a hat trick against Brighton in a friendly match for Monaco's reserve squad. That's excellent progress for a player the USMNT will need in the World Cup in 2026.

Midfielder Matko Miljevic | Huracan

Miljevic isn't a fan favorite for the USMNT; the Miami-born attacking midfielder lost a lot of support after starting a bizarre on-field altercation while playing for CF Montreal. But even the messiest players can find redemption, and Miljevic seems determined to get back into the USMNT's good graces.

Miljevic notched three assists for his Argentine club side Huracan in its crucial Copa Sudamericana clash against Uruguay's Racing Club de Montevideo. The USMNT desperately needs creative attackers; Miljevic's production, coming as it is from Pochettino's home country of Argentina, should earn him another shot with the USMNT.

Alyssa Clang

Alyssa is a Boston-born Californian with a passion for global sport. She can yell about misplaced soccer passes in five languages and rattle off the turns of Silverstone in her sleep. You can find her dormant Twitter account at @alyssaclang, but honestly, you’re probably better off finding her here

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