Whether you’re a die-hard American soccer fan or a casual enjoyer, you might be curious about the best US soccer players. American players have been excelling in the world’s top leagues this season. Here are the ones to watch in 2025.
Top 10 best US Soccer players to watch in 2025
Honorable mentions: Johnny Cardoso, Sergiño Dest and Malik Tillman
10. Chris Richards
- Position: Defender (center back)
- Club: Crystal Palace
- Age: 24
- National team appearances/goals: 23/1
Chris Richards is the most promising center back for the United States men’s national team and typically a guaranteed starter if he’s healthy. The Alabama native has broken into Palace’s starting XI and defends against some of the top players in the world on a weekly basis.
9. Yunus Musah
- Position: Midfielder
- Club: AC Milan
- Age: 22
- National team appearances/goals: 45/1
Yunus Musah is one of the most creative players with a ball at his feet for the USA. He’s still looking to make a larger impact with his club, Milan, as he’s mostly used as a substitute. For the national team he’s a pleasure to watch in midfield.
8. Gio Reyna
- Position: Midfielder (attacking midfielder)
- Club: Borussia Dortmund
- Age: 22
- National team appearances/goals: 31/8
Some United States men’s national team fans agree that Reyna has the highest ceiling of possibilities out of any American player. Unfortunately for the youngster he hasn’t had consistent playing time due to injuries or being benched. When he’s healthy he can be world class, however that hasn’t been the theme in his career so far.
7. Folarin Balogun
- Position: Striker
- Club: AS Monaco
- Age: 23
- National team appearances/goals: 17/5
Folarin Balogun was the talk of the town when he switched his nationality from England to the United States in 2023. He’d just come off a season with 21 goals in France’s top flight. His goal scoring has cooled since he transferred to top Ligue 1 club AS Monaco and has dealt with some injuries too. He’s still one of the USA’s best choices for striker.
6. Tyler Adams
- Position: Midfielder (defensive midfielder)
- Club: Bournemouth
- Age: 25
- National team appearances/goals: 42/2
Tyler Adams is finally healthy again after several major injuries that required surgery including his hamstring and back. Adams is not only one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, but he’s also an outspoken leader and voice for the USA.
5. Timothy Weah
- Position: Forward (right wing)
- Club: Juventus
- Age: 24
- National team appearances/goals: 41/6
If you’re looking for someone to score a screamer, then Tim Weah is your guy. Weah has been earning more time and opportunities with Juventus and proving he’s a top attacking talent. He’s a locked in starter for the USMNT and isn’t likely to get replaced anytime soon.
4. Ricardo Pepi
- Position: Striker
- Club: PSV
- Age: 22
- National team appearances/goals: 33/13
What Ricardo Pepi has done in his career lately is truly remarkable. Pepi routinely comes off the bench and scores when his team, club or country, need it most. He’s gone on record to say he hates the term “super sub.” While he hasn't won the starting striker job yet he’s been unstoppable with PSV and looks poised to be the next great striker for the USA.
3. Weston McKennie
- Position: Midfielder (he can play anywhere though)
- Club: Juventus
- Age: 26
- National team appearances/goals: 58/11
Is there anything Weston McKennie can’t do? The American midfielder has the biggest personality on the national team and backs it up with sensational play for Juventus. There’s been a funny trend where Juventus try to get rid of him in the summer, but then he just proves that they’d be doomed without him.
2. Antonee Robinson
- Position: Defender (left back)
- Club: Fulham
- Age: 27
- National team appearances/goals: 50/4
Antonee Robinson is quickly becoming one of the best left backs in the world. He’s one of the top assist leaders in the Premier League this season, rock solid in defense and looks poised to make a big transfer to one of the bigger clubs. Life for the USA defense is 10 times easier when Robinson is around.
1. Christian Pulisic
- Position: Forward (left wing)
- Club: AC Milan
- Age: 26
- National team appearances/goals: 76/33
Was there ever any doubt about who would be No. 1? Christian Pulisic has rediscovered himself in Italy and has become dominant after just a season and a half with Milan. Pulisic is constantly scoring goals, assisting and putting in 110% effort. There’s no doubt that he’ll go down as the greatest American player of all time by the time he retires.
