2020 was a tremendous year of growth for a young generation of US Men’s Soccer players. We review the year that was, the depth chart, and look ahead to qualifying and Qatar 2022.

Can Chris Richards break through and become a regular contributor for the European champions? This year won’t define the story, but it’s an important one for both Richards and the USMNT.

Weston McKennie’s ceiling may be the most undetermined of any of the coming generation of bright young American prospects. That’s one reason his move to Juventus is so intriguing.

With “The Ocho” format set, the United States can now focus on pressing personnel and tactical questions that await them in a post-pandemic qualifying world.

In the aftermath of the defeat of the USWNT’s wage discrimination claims in federal court, a settlement may still be the best path forward. But how women’s soccer is financially valued, both now and in the future, remains a daunting challenge.

Ulysses Llanez and Reggie Cannon shined, the Olympic team received some answers, and the future looks a bit brighter after a 1-0 US win over Costa Rica.

A youthful team with its sights set on the Tokyo Olympics kicks off a pivotal 2020 for the USMNT tonight vs. Costa Rica.

Tuesday night’s debacle in Toronto puts Gregg Berhalter on thin ice– and presents the US with more tricky questions as they approach a pivotal year in 2020.

A postmortem on the Canada defeat, and what it means in the big picture.

The new CONCACAF World Cup qualifying calendar shortens Berhalter’s evaluation windows– but may provide an incentive to integrate talented youngsters in a way that pays dividends if the US qualify for Qatar.

With their backs to the wall, the US U20s played some of the most riveting soccer we’ve seen from an American men’s team in years Monday against Nigeria.

Our thoughts on what all that potential means for the program- and what the result means for the tournament.

The US battled and played some beautiful soccer in spells, but ultimately came up short against a Ukraine team content to stay compact and wait for chances to ruthlessly counter. Our thoughts on the game.

Paxton Pomykal, Timothy Weah and Sergino Dest lead a thrilling group of young Americans to the U20 World Cup in Poland, beginning later this month.

TYAC breaks down the US roster for you, from the starting eleven to what the future may hold for this promising group.