Introduction

The March international break is a pivotal time for soccer enthusiasts. With MLS in full swing and the UEFA Champions League heating up, it's also a crucial period for the U.S. men's national team (USMNT). As the team prepares for the Nations League semifinals, we take a deep dive into the top 50 USMNT players based on their club performance in 2025.

Methodology

Our ranking is based on a data-driven approach, considering three main factors:

1. Playing Time: The percentage of domestic minutes a player has participated in.
2. Team Quality: The team's rating in Opta's global power ranking system.
3. Transfer Value: The player's crowd-sourced transfer value as measured by Transfermarkt.

Players with fewer than 10% of minutes played are excluded. For non-MLS players, playing time accounts for 20%, team quality for 75%, and transfer value for 5%. MLS players are evaluated with a slightly different formula due to the early stage of the season.

Top 10 USMNT Players

1. Antonee Robinson, Left Back, Fulham: Robinson has been a standout performer in the Premier League, playing 97% of Fulham's minutes this season.
2. Christian Pulisic, Attacking Midfielder, Milan: Pulisic continues to shine in Serie A, with 35 goals plus assists over the past two seasons.
3. Weston McKennie, Midfielder, Juventus: McKennie has become a key player for Juventus, playing nearly two-thirds of Serie A minutes.
4. Brenden Aaronson, Attacking Midfielder, Leeds United: Aaronson is enjoying a bounce-back season, playing 90% of Leeds' minutes in the Championship.
5. Malik Tillman, Attacking Midfielder, PSV Eindhoven: Tillman was on a great trajectory before an injury sidelined him for two months.
6. Joe Scally, Right Back, Borussia Monchengladbach: Scally has been a consistent performer in the Bundesliga.
7. Mark McKenzie, Center Back, Toulouse: McKenzie has played 86% of Toulouse's minutes, contributing to their strong defensive record.
8. Yunus Musah, Midfielder, Milan: Musah has been versatile, playing multiple positions for Milan.
9. Timothy Weah, Right Back, Juventus: Weah has been used as a fullback recently, adding depth to Juventus' lineup.
10. Chris Richards, Center Back, Crystal Palace: Richards has been a key player for Crystal Palace, playing all but seven Premier League minutes since January.

Notable Mentions

• Tyler Adams, Midfielder, Bournemouth: Adams has thrived in Bournemouth's aggressive off-ball approach, leading in tackles per 90 minutes.
• Josh Sargent, Forward, Norwich City: Sargent has been a consistent performer for Norwich, despite the team's mediocre form.
• Ricardo Pepi, Forward, PSV Eindhoven: Pepi has been a super-sub for PSV, with impressive per-90 numbers.

Conclusion

The USMNT boasts a deep and talented pool of players excelling at the club level. As the team gears up for the Nations League and beyond, these players will be crucial to their success. Stay tuned for more updates and rankings as the season progresses.