da apostaganha： GOAL break down a season's worth of transfers, which ones proves successful, and which ones missed the mark…
da spicy bet： It was a season of change for many of the U.S. men's national team's most important players. With the Copa America looming, and the 2026 World Cup coming rapidly after that, this season was a big chance for players to take a swing in the transfer market.
Several of the team's top stars made massive moves, giving them the opportunity to further their careers at club level, while others on the outside looking in with the USMNT took big steps of their own in an attempt to battle their way into Gregg Berhalter's Copa America player pool. With the 2022 World Cup firmly in the rearview mirror, players had the freedom to take risks. Some worked out. Others? Not so much.
By and large, most of the USMNT's top stars did quite alright for themselves during the two most recent transfer windows. There were a few, though, that now find themselves at a major crossroads after whiffing on their big swing.
There's still time to fix those misses, and who knows how long this season's hits will keep hitting. Either way, we'll look back at this season as a massive one for the USMNT as several stars made career-altering decisions…
GettyChristian Pulisic (AC Milan)
No doubt about this one; Christian Pulisic was one of the signings of the season not just for the USMNT, but for all of Europe.
The American became a Serie A superstar this season, emerging as one of Italian soccer's most dangerous forwards. He was AC Milan's second-leading goal contributor and looks ready to thrive for years to come after finally putting that Chelsea mess behind him.
Verdict? Hit
AdvertisementGettyGio Reyna (Nottingham Forest)
A nightmare, to say the least. Gio Reyna never got going at Nottingham Forest as he played just 230 minutes during his loan spell. His time at the City Ground couldn't end soon enough, as Reyna now heads back to Borussia Dortmund in no better position than where he started.
What comes next? To be determined, but it's safe to say that Reyna didn't advance his career at all during his short Premier League star.
Verdict? Miss
GettyYunus Musah (AC Milan)
Yunus Musah wasn't always in Milan's starting XI, but the young midfielder got plenty of run. From big starts in the Champions League to important Serie A minutes, Musah saw enough of the field to make this first season a success.
The 21-yar-old still has plenty of developing to do, but he isn't in over his head at San Siro. He'll look to claim a starting spot going forward, but this was a good debut season for a player who is well on his way to the top.
Verdict? Hit
Getty ImagesMalik Tillman (PSV)
This season was a big test for Malik Tillman, and he passed with flying colors. He proved himself with Rangers last season, but a loan move to PSV from Bayern Munich was a step up, and Tillman thrived, contributing to a combined 20 goals in all competitions.
PSV were quick to make the move permanent, giving Tillman a second season to develop in the Eredivisie before a potential future move up the food chain.
Verdict? Hit