The USMNT kicked off their 2030 cycle in perfect form, winning all four of their matches in the September-October international window.
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino handed international debuts to 13 players, capping off the camp with rivalry wins and clean sheets over Mexico and Canada.
Here's who stood out from this round of games, and who deserves to be a part of the picture going forward.
Goalkeepers
Matt Freese
Matt Freese got the first 45 minutes against Peru to bounce back from the Belgium game, a nice gesture from Pochettino. He was only forced into one save and didn't have to do much with his feet. He's a fine third-choice option, but with Schwake and Kochen impressing and Turner heavily outplaying him at the club level, he'll have stiff competition for call-ups.
Diego Kochen
The other uncapped 'keeper in the squad, Diego Kochen was given the start in a 3-0 win over Mexico, and came off the bench at halftime against Peru.
The 20-year-old Barcelona 'keeper had a couple flashy saves, and while his mid-range distribution was fine, he made a few poor decisions with the ball at his feet and put his center-backs under undue pressure at times. Overall, though, he looked sharp and has a very high ceiling. He and Schwake should battle it out for the No. 1 shirt going forward (unless Pochettino decides to call in Matt Turner again, which would be the right choice but doesn't seem likely).
Chris Brady
In his 45 minutes against Chile, Chris Brady had five saves and one calamitous moment in which he tried and failed twice to punch the ball clear of his own box. One went straight up; the other went backwards and led directly to the goal.
He's capable of some reaction saves that maybe no other option in the pool can make. He's also prone to mistakes and unpredictability that others aren't. Your goalkeeper needs to be predictably safe at the international level, and the 22-year-old isn't at this point.
Brian Schwake
The 25-year-old played the second half of the Chile match, and played the full 90 in a 1-0 win over Canada. He made one really strong reaction save to tip a shot onto the bar, but most notably he commanded the penalty area confidently, claiming crosses without allowing rebounds.
His distribution was generally composed, better even than Kochen's against Mexico. He certainly deserves another look, and may have earned the starting job going forward. November's Nations League squad will be telling.
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Defenders
Sergiño Dest
The 25-year-old started the 4-2 win over Chile and played the full second half against Canada. It was a mixed bag for the PSV man, who had a few decent moments against Chile, including in the build-up to the opening goal, but also looked shoehorned into the squad.
He's fallen well behind Alex Freeman in the right-back pecking order, and is no longer one of the first-choice options on the wings. He may just be a depth option going forward, which is the type of luxury the USMNT has rarely had before, but it's hard to see where he fits into the first-choice picture anymore.
Chris Richards
The 26-year-old Crystal Palace man is head and shoulders above any other center back in the pool. He started and played 90 minutes against Mexico and Canada, as well as coming off the bench against Chile and scoring a goal. He's fairly dominant in the air, mistake-free in possession, and willing to get into it in Concacaf. An automatic starter when healthy.
Antonee "Jedi" Robinson
The Fulham left-back is finally healthy and played minutes in all four matches this window. Like Richards, it's clear how much better he is than any other left-back option whenever he steps on the field. He also showed an ability to pinch inside and play on the left of a back three, a role that takes advantage of his underrated distribution from deep.
He's 29, but if he can stay healthy, he could easily remain the first-choice option until 2030.
Auston Trusty
Like Robinson, Auston Trusty played some part in all four matches, including starting the Mexico match next to Chris Richards. That may be the first-choice pairing for the moment by necessity, with Tim Ream finally hanging up his international boots.
Trusty isn't a jaw-dropping center-back, but he's generally reliable. His distribution leaves a lot to be desired, which hampered his stint at left back against Canada, and he's often beaten in the air far too easily for a player of his height. At 28 years old, he is what he is at this point in his career. He'll be a regular call-up this cycle, but the USMNT need to find another starting partner next to Richards.
Miles Robinson
It was a surprise to many that 29-year-old Miles Robinson even made the squad after a really sub-par season for FC Cincinnati, who are on pace to finish the season as the second-worst defense in MLS history.
He confirmed those concerns with a really rough 63 minutes against Chile. Five years ago, he looked like the answer at the back. Now, it's time to move on.
Peyton Miller
18-year-old Peyton Miller has been in exceptional form for the New England Revolution playing as a right winger, but got his sole minutes of this camp as a left back, playing 60 minutes against Peru.
He's one of the more physically gifted players in the pool, and his ability to stretch the field and keep the left flank open was impressive, but his decision-making was suspect at times. It will be fascinating to see how he continues to evolve and where he ultimately lands positionally. It wasn't the most stellar debut, but he'll certainly be more involved.
Alex Freeman
Alex Freeman was arguably the best player in this camp. Playing as a more traditional right back, he had license to push further forward than he did at the World Cup, logging a fantastic assist against Canada.
Over the last 18 months, he's become exceptionally well-rounded in every phase of the game, and at 22 years old, he has a ceiling at the highest levels of the game that few others in the pool can claim. The most unquestioned right-back starter the US have had since... ever?
George Campbell
The new West Bromwich Albion captain was overall a positive in his starts against Peru and Canada. He cycled the ball around quickly, and showed flashes of line-breaking ability, including one ball over the top against Canada that should have ended in a goal from Julian Hall.
He had a couple of shaky moments, including a scuffed clearance that rattled his own post, but even then did just enough to avoid calamity. He's not the most assured defender in the pool, but he's probably going to be a regular call-up in the upcoming cycle.
Neil Pierre
The 18-year-old Philadelphia Union defender was rewarded for his unreal MLS form with a call-up and only played a handful of minutes. He struggled positionally at times, especially in his start against Chile, but also showed flashes of real quality on the ball. He had one turn under pressure against Canada that only one or two other defenders in the pool can make.
At this current moment, he shouldn't be a starting option, or even one of the first one or two options off the bench. In another year or two, though? Absolutely.
Frankie Westfield
It a rough debut international outing for Frankie Westfield, who struggled heavily in his start against Chile. His defensive positioning was suspect, allowing attackers to get behind him and directly leading to a goal, and he was unable to deliver much of his trademark service into the box.
That being said, he's been one of the best right-backs in MLS this season, and after Alex Freeman, the depth chart gets pretty thin. The 20-year-old certainly has the ability to bounce back and should have chances to get back into it.
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Midfielders
Tyler Adams
Now the full-time captain of the squad, the 27-year-old didn't change anything about how he plays. He's consistently able to hit the right intensity in midfield, puts out fires defensively, and doesn't make mistakes on the ball. He's not a progressor – and at this point in his career he won't become one – but he's one of the most reliable players on the pitch.
Gio Reyna
This is not a joke: Giovanni Alejandro Reyna started four games in 10 days for the United States.
And he was actually really darn good, too! It's hard to believe that Reyna is still just 23 years old, but he's finally begun to find some footing after his move to Strasbourg, and he's started eight matches in a row for club and country for the first time in his career.
He comes away from this camp as one of the big winners, both in terms of availability and sheer quality. Playing in an advanced midfield role, he was given freedom to drop in and take the ball off the center backs or push further forward and orchestrate in the final third, and is a level above in terms of technical quality.
If this is the new normal for Reyna, we're in for a good time.
Cavan Sullivan
Cavan Sullivan turned 17 during this camp. Just like he has with Philadelphia in MLS, he pretty instantly rose to the level and looked more than comfortable. He's clearly still developing, but he's also clearly a different class of player.
He makes lethal runs into the box, thrives on attacking defenders with the ball, and has exceptional vision already in the final third. Add to that a willingness to press (shocker, Philadelphia, right?) and an at-times Clint Dempsey-esque attitude, and it's so easy to buy into the hype.
If the US played a must-win World Cup qualifier tomorrow, he should start.
Yunus Musah
It was good to the AC Milan midfielder get back into the group after 18 months out of the picture, and at 23, he still has plenty of room to develop. His performances were a mix of good and bad.
He's strong on the half-turn and is a solid progressor when playing centrally, but looked much less comfortable out wide. His technical ability is strong, but his decision-making can be suspect at times, as evidenced by a really sloppy giveaway against Canada that would have been disastrous against a better team.
Hopefully he continues to get call-ups and is played in a more natural role.
Zavier Gozo
Honestly, Zavier Gozo really probably deserves an "incomplete" for this camp, only getting a 30-minute cameo in the first match against Peru.
The 19-year-old has a long national team career ahead of him, and I'm not worried in the slightest. It's a shame he didn't get a look during the run-in to the World Cup when he was flying for Real Salt Lake and other wide attackers hadn't emerged. Once he gets fully settled at Crystal Palace, he should begin to compete for real minutes.
Sebastian Berhalter
One of the hardest workers in the pool, Sebastian Berhalter probably isn't a starter in a full-strength team, but he's certainly one of the first names off the bench. Since moving to Middlesbrough this summer, he's shown increased positional versatility. His set-piece delivery is borderline world-class; he can whip a wicked ball into the box and also has a cannon of a shot.
His struggles to receive the ball on the half-turn or in tight spaces lowers his ceiling a bit, but he's got that dawg in him. He's going to be a massively important player over the next cycle and beyond.
Brooklyn Raines
I was fairly surprised to see the 21-year-old New England Revolution midfielder named to the squad, and even more surprised to see him play as well as he did against Chile. His ability to always get in the right position is impressive, and he showed flashes of an ability to carry the ball through pressure that never quite materialized.
He was very outmatched against Canada, though, and looked off the pace throughout the night. After seeing him this camp, he should absolutely be a mainstay for the Olympic team in 2028, and needs to take some big steps to make a real difference for the senior team.
Malik Tillman
Malik Tillman didn't show much different from his World Cup performance, which is not a bad thing. He's great when he can pick up the ball in deeper positions, less effective when he receives the ball in the final third, occasionally able to rip off incredible dribbling sequences, and tends to drift in and out of games.
He's one of the first starters on the team sheet, but where Pochettino will play him is still up in the air (I hope he plays as a No. 8 with Weston McKennie further forward).
Cole Campbell
Like Gozo, Cole Campbell should get an incomplete for this window. He came into camp carrying an injury and played just 29 minutes in a single appearance off the bench against Canada. He didn't do much when he got on the ball. Not in the full-strength picture at this point, but he's 20 and has plenty of time.
Adri Mehmeti
Let me be clear: I'm incredibly high on Adri Mehmeti, who has been genuinely one of the best in-possession midfielders in MLS this season. At 17 years old, he's one of the best midfield prospects we've ever seen in the United States.
I also think he came out of this camp looking like he needs to improve before he's able to be a real contributor at this level, or at least in this setup. Perhaps in a match with the full-strength group where the US will dominate the ball he'd look more at home, but he's still slow in his initial defensive reads and can be too easy to play through or around.
He's developing in leaps and bounds, so this conversation will likely be in a completely different place next year.
Mathis Albert
17-year-old Mathis Albert showed some real flashes of brilliance, including temporarily becoming the youngest goal-scorer in USMNT history against Chile before Cavan Sullivan broke the record just four days later.
He's brave in the final third and has a special ability to create space for himself with quick feints before receiving the ball, and he constantly gets into dangerous positions. He looks very raw still, but for a player who will turn 21 a few weeks before the 2030 World Cup kicks off, there's a lot to be excited about.
Forwards
Damion Downs
Damion Downs played 19 minutes off the bench against Chile and made no impact. He wasn't a first choice for this roster, replacing the injured Ricardo Pepi at the last minute. He doesn't look like a meaningful piece of the puzzle for this team.
Julian Hall
The 18-year-old Red Bull New York striker isn't the most well-rounded player at this stage in his career, but he's a constant threat in behind and incredibly intelligent with his off-ball movement in the box.
Scoring a goal in each of his first three international starts puts him in rarefied air. He's a different profile of forward than anything the USMNT have right now, and his ceiling is through the roof. Hopefully this camp was enough to convince him to commit to the US over Poland.
Justin Ellis
Like Hall, Ellis impressed this camp. Unlike Hall, he's much less of a poacher and much more of a connector, dropping into midfield or drifting out wide to playmake. He's another profile of player that doesn't exist in the USMNT pool, able to open up defenses in a very different way.
He and Hall both look ready to contribute to the full-strength team already.
