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USMNT: Top 3 candidates for Gold Cup starting goalkeeper

By Michael Gergely

SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 02: USA goalkeeper Zack Steffen warms up before the international friendly match between USA and Costa Rica at Avaya Stadium on February 2, 2019 in San Jose CA. (Photo by Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 02: USA goalkeeper Zack Steffen warms up before the international friendly match between USA and Costa Rica at Avaya Stadium on February 2, 2019 in San Jose CA. (Photo by Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 01: D.C. United midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) has his shot saved by Columbus Crew goalkeeper Zack Steffen (23) in the penalty kick shootout during an MLS Playoffs Knockout round match between D.C. United and the Columbus Crew SC on November 1, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington D.C. Columbus Crew defeated D.C. United after overtime penalty kicks 3-2. (Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

1. Zack Steffen

Zack Steffen was already considered the USMNT’s number one keeper before Gregg Berhalter’s appointment. Now that he has his former manager at the helm, it’s hard to see anyone else receiving the starting position this summer.

Regardless of his connection with the manager, though, Steffen has shown that he deserves the top spot, having earned a transfer to the current English champions Manchester City, enjoying great development in MLS which is known for being a good spot for keepers to grow.

Steffen could use the tournament this summer to propel him into his new role at Manchester City. A good showing this summer with the USMNT would do him well in impressing City boss Pep Guardiola, who will no doubt be keeping an eye on his new keeper.

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