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USMNT: Top 10 players to watch in 2020 MLS season

By Daniel Garza

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 30: Gyasi Zardes of USA during the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarter Final match between United States of America v Curacao at Lincoln Financial Field on June 30, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 30: Gyasi Zardes of USA during the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarter Final match between United States of America v Curacao at Lincoln Financial Field on June 30, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CA – FEBRUARY 1: Jesus Ferreira #10 of the United States during the international friendly match between the United States and Costa Rica at the Dignity Health Sports Park on February 1, 2020 in Carson, California. The United States won the match 1-0. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – FEBRUARY 1: Jesus Ferreira #10 of the United States during the international friendly match between the United States and Costa Rica at the Dignity Health Sports Park on February 1, 2020 in Carson, California. The United States won the match 1-0. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images) /

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7. Wil Trapp

It will be new scenery and a new club for Wil Trapp in 2020. The longtime Columbus Crew midfielder landed at Inter Miami for their inaugural season. Trapp was included in many of the teams and competitions for the USMNT in 2019. However, he was often on the bench and was seldom used as a substitute. He will want to improve his standing on the roster with this new opportunity at Inter Miami. There is a big chance here for Trapp to impress Berhalter if he can take his game to a new level and lead Miami to the playoffs in their first season in MLS.

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6. Reggie Cannon

FC Dallas’ Reggie Cannon is one of the up and coming defenders the USMNT have at the moment. Last year was the first time in which Cannon saw heavy involvement with the senior national team. He is going to be a key player for Dallas in the MLS season as they try to make it back to the playoffs. FC Dallas are known for relying on their young players and Cannon will be given plenty of opportunities to impact their campaign. If he can, he will be pushing hard for a starting spot under Berhalter.

5. Jesus Ferreira

Much like the aforementioned Cannon, Jesus Ferreira is going to be a huge part of FC Dallas’ team in 2020. The newly capped USMNT player is only 19 and has a bright future ahead of him. Keep an eye on Ferreira this season as he looks to further impress the USMNT coaching staff. His eight goals last season could be doubled this time around when all is said and done.

4. Sean Johnson

In 2019, Zack Steffen established himself as the unquestioned USMNT number one goalkeeper. However, with recent injury troubles, Steffen has not been active in the Bundesliga. This has allowed for further debate on who is the next choice in the USMNT goalkeeper pool. There are multiple goalkeepers in MLS who appear ready to step in for Steffen if he continues to be sidelined. New York City FC’s shot-stopper Sean Johnson is one of those players who is looking to solidify himself as one of the top three goalkeeper options. Johnson has performed solidly for several seasons now, but can he take the step up to establish himself as the unquestioned number two?

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