In anticipation of the 2026 World Cup, here is fun and entertaining look at the top 100 soccer players to have played for the US Men's National Team! In 100 American Soccer Legends, the soccer fan will find an elite list of the best players in American soccer history, from Harry Keough, Pat McBride, and Steve Pecher to Clint Dempsey and Christian Pulisic. Each player's background, stats, and contribution to the game is examined in detail. The US has some of the best athletes in the world. But though its athletes have dominated in the Olympics and in other sports, it has yet to win a World Cup in men's soccer. Readers will learn more about this athletic frontier and what the upcoming players need to bring to the game to finally win a world championship. This book is the perfect read for every soccer fan and enthusiast. Shane Stay is the author of the spring 2026 book Your Guide to the 2026 World Cup: Everything You Need to Know About the Players and Teams. His past works include the bestselling The World Cup 2022 Book, This is Our CITY, The Euro 2020 Book, THE Women's World Cup 2019 Book, Major League Soccer 2019, European Soccer Leagues 2019, THE World Cup 2018 Book, and Why American Soccer Isn't There Yet. Shane has also written stories in the genres of sport, humor, and modern culture which have appeared in various online and print publications. In 2008, he co-authored a print book, published a magazine story, bottled Leaf Dressing, worked clubs as a comedian, played professional soccer, was a restaurateur, and received a Master of Arts from Southern Illinois University. He has appeared on TV and has featured on numerous radio broadcasts, including ESPN and NPR. He lives in Chicago, Illinois.
