USMNT stars Johnny Cardoso, Malik Tillman, and Patrick Agyemang began their careers at Internacional, Bayern Munich, and the University of Rhode Island, proving there are plenty of paths to the top for American soccer stars.

The European transfer window will soon open and several key players in the United States men's national team player pool are expected to seek transfers with the hope of starring for the U.S. at the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer.

Atlético Madrid have reached a verbal agreement with Betis to sign USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso, sources have told ESPN.