The USMNT Transfer Notebook tracks American player movements, with latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, the U.S. men's national team need to be in peak form. While U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino will shape the group internationally, it's up to the players to take charge of their club careers – finding consistent minutes while maintaining a high level of competition. This summer will be pivotal for players who’ve struggled for playing time or raised their profile enough to draw interest on the transfer market.

Two key USMNT contributors, Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic, have delivered strong club seasons in Italy. Each appeared in over 40 matches, and both are now in talks for contract extensions – Juventus are eager to keep McKennie long-term, while AC Milan want to retain Pulisic, their top scorer in Serie A.

In Belgium, Griffin Yow could play his way into Pochettino’s plans for the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup. The Westerlo winger impressed for the U23s at the 2024 Paris Olympics and is attracting interest from clubs across Europe. Westerlo, however, are working to extend his stay.

Then, a look ahead to the future. Cavan Sullivan wants to be a part of the 2026 World Cup roster, but it doesn't seem like a feasible option for him at this stage of his career. However, the 15-year-old is reportedly set to get his first real involvement with Manchester City, in some capacity, through training this summer. What could that lead to?

GOAL tracks all of the American player movements in the USMNT Transfer Notebook, a recurring feature covering the latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool.

Get the MLS Season Pass today!Stream games nowAFPJuventus offer Weston McKennie new contract

The are reportedly ready to tie up McKennie to a new long-term deal that keeps him in Turin. After two seasons fueled by transfer rumors, and a loan move away to Leeds United in the latter half of the 2022-23 season, the American is now set to become one of the highest earners at the club on a deal through 2028.

His current deal is set to expire at the end of the 2025-26 season, so it became imperative in recent weeks that the club start talks ahead of the summer transfer window – where the 26-year-old could once again be the subject of yet another transfer saga. This campaign, the U.S. international has featured in various midfield roles, and as a wingback, making 41 appearances across all competitions where he's scored five goals and recorded three assists.

By locking him down to a new long-term deal, McKennie will stay with the club where he's become a regular at, despite playing under three different managers over the past 12 months. The American will be getting minutes at a crucial time in his career, where he will need to be at his best ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup – a tournament set to be played on U.S. soil, and one where the USMNT will have the highest of expectations.

He will also be participating in the FIFA Club World Cup this summer with the , and as a result, will miss out on the CONCACAF Gold Cup under Mauricio Pochettino.

AdvertisementGetty Images SportAC Milan to lock-down Christian Pulisic with new deal

Christian Pulisic's future will no longer be up in the air if AC Milan have anything to do about it. The are reportedly looking to lock down their attacking talisman for years to come with a new contract that includes a pay raise.

Pulisic, who is Milan's leading scorer in 2024-25, reportedly makes $4.56 million (€4 million) per season, but the new deal will bump that to $5.7M (€5 million) annually. The new contract would extend his contract to 2029 with Milan, with his current deal running out at the end of 2027.

The 26-year-old has been one of their best attacking performers across all competitions in 2024-25, and has even helped lead them to the Coppa Italia final this May, where, with a win, the club would clinch Europa League football in the 2025-26 season.

A regular with the USMNT, Christian Pulisic has tallied 32 goals and 18 assists in 72 appearances for the national team. He’s expected to be a central figure in the squad heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil, and Mauricio Pochettino will need his top attacker playing consistently. Right now, there’s no better situation for him than at AC Milan.

The one potential drawback to re-signing with Milan is the club’s uncertain European future. If they miss out on continental competition, Pulisic would lose the chance to test himself against top-tier opposition at the club level.

Kyle Ross-Imagn ImagesCavan Sullivan reportedly set for his first Man City training

The Philadelphia Union prodigy, who became the youngest player to debut in MLS history in 2024 – breaking Freddy Adu’s 20-year-old record – has already agreed to join Manchester City once he turns 18. At just 15, though, he still has time to develop and gain experience before making the move. In the meantime, the U.S. men’s national team prospect is reportedly set to train with the Premier League club tin the near futre.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that the Union's Homegrown gem will be working with Pep Guardiola's side this summer – though the details of Sullivan's reported involvement remain unclear still, as he's a Union player.

“Understand Manchester City are planning for talent Cavan Sullivan to begin training in July, work in progress with Philadelphia Union. Sullivan, developing very well and seen as one of the best young players worldwide. He will officially join Man City in 2027," Romano wrote.

Sullivan, who has two goals and one assist in five MLS NEXT Pro games for Union II this season, has made the bench for every single MLS game with the senior roster in 2025, but has only played in three matches, tallying 45 total minutes of action.

AFPGriffin Yow to stay in Belgium?

Yow was one of the stars of the U.S. Olympic team at the 2024 Paris Games, and now he's starting to garner attention from across Europe – according to Give Me Sport's Tom Bogert. The 22-year-old is attracting suitors in the English Championship, Netherlands, and other contenders in Belgium, while his current club Westerlo want to extend his deal in the Belgian Pro League.

The 22-year-old has eight goals and three assists in 21 starts this season, making 30 total appearances. A former D.C. United Homegrown talent, Yow has yet to make his senior debut for the USMNT, but he has been a regular throughout the U.S. youth system, and made five appearances for the U23 USMNT at the 2024 Paris Games.

For Yow, a renewal at Westerlo would be a safe move, as he's become a regular in the team and often finds himself playing consistent minutes at a relatively high level. However, if he wanted to take the next step ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the winger could look for a new club this summer and find himself tempted by the likes of England and the Netherlands. No teams have been mentioned as interested, yet, but anyone looking for a pacey attacking option on the wing could be tempted to make a move for him with just one year left on his contract.