Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... Bold USMNT predictions for 2026 | USMNT Weekly
Jan 7, 2026
The hosts dive into standout performances by USMNT players, highlighting Brenden Aaronson's resurgence and Folarin Balogun's impressive play despite team struggles. They tackle bold predictions for the 2026 World Cup, including unexpected top-scorer guesses. A debate emerges over which nations outside of Europe and South America could emerge victorious, with Japan, Morocco, and the USA leading the conversation. The discussion also touches on the complexities African nations face in sustaining World Cup bids.
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McKennie's Career-Best Juventus Form
- Weston McKennie is enjoying the best stretch of his Juventus career and is thriving centrally under Spalletti.
- McKennie has four goal contributions in his last six games and looks likely to feature heavily for the U.S. in March.
Aaronson'S Form Boost At Leeds
- Brenden Aaronson scored a composed, athletic goal for Leeds and has benefited from a formation change to a dual number-10 role.
- Leeds are unbeaten in seven and Aaronson's energy and finishing are winning Pochettino's trust.
Balogun's Effective Hold-Up Play
- Mohamed Badi Al-Ghan (Loren Balgon) started for Monaco and assisted in a quirky falling-touch moment.
- His hold-up play and link-up were strong despite Monaco's 3-1 loss, reinforcing his status as the U.S. top striker option.