da fezbet： GOAL takes a look back at some of the United States men's national team's biggest recruiting wins

da prosport bet： Dual nationals have always been a key part of the USMNT, and recruitment of these players is only growing more important as the Stars and Stripes try to reach new heights. They have a good track record of convincing people to commit to the cause, the successful mission to secure Folarin Balogun the latest in a long line of big gets.

Sure, players such as Neven Subotic and Giuseppe Rossi ended up playing elsewhere, but many of the USMNT's most important players of the past and present at one point could have chosen to play international soccer for another country. From the pre-1994 recruitment to Jurgen Klinsmann's German influence, its part of the fabric of the USMNT.

With that said, GOAL takes a look back at some of the biggest commitments in USMNT history…

GettyFolarin Balogun

We'll start with the most recent addition to this list. Balogun's recruitment was perhaps the most chaotic in USMNT history, with his trip to Orlando whipping American soccer into a frenzy. The flag emojis were out in full force on every social media post and, ultimately, it ended up working out.

There was a path for Balogun to play for England, although it would have taken some time with Harry Kane still at the peak of his powers. He could have also chosen Nigeria. With the USMNT, though, Balogun will get a chance to be the star heading into the 2026 World Cup.

AdvertisementGettyYunus Musah

Before Balogun, Musah was the English starlet who quickly emerged as an American soccer darling.

After joining the U.S. for a friendly in 2020, the midfielder committed to the USMNT in 2021, having previously played for England at youth level. At the World Cup, Gareth Southgate admitted he was frustrated by the situation but, by that point, it was too late.

Musah was a key starter in Qatar, including in the draw against England, and, at just 20, its a safe bet to say it won't be his last World Cup starring for the USMNT on the biggest stage.

GettySergino Dest

Another player who faced a country near and dear to his heart in Qatar, Dest has been a key figure since joining the U.S. youth system at the Under-17 level. His youth experience with the U.S. ultimately convinced him to commit to the program despite interest from the Netherlands, his country of birth.

At the time, Dest was starring for Ajax, and it wasn't long until he was making his big move to Barcelona. Life at Camp Nou hasn't quite worked out, and a loan move to AC Milan surely hasn't, but Dest remains a key figure with the U.S.

Alejando Zendejas

The Club America star remains new to the program, but he's already shown glimpses of what he can do. Zendejas controversially played for Mexico prior to re-committing to the USMNT earlier this year. A war of words broke out between the winger and Tata Martino, but that doesn't matter now as his time with El Tri is over.

The winger appears to be a solid option to challenge those that went to Qatar, with his ability on the ball offering a nice change of pace should the next coach want something different.