The hype on US soccer is based on the heroics of the Chelsea man, who inherited the “Captain America” tag from Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan as the country’s best booters. With 21 goals in 52 caps, time is on the side of the midfielder, as he is not just looking forward to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, but also to the 2026 edition that his country will co-host.
