The Summer of Soccer is over for the United States men's national team, the Qatar World Cup is but only a fading memory and coach Gregg Berhalter will soon return after a months-long hiatus. When he's back around the team in September for friendlies against Uzbekistan and Oman, it will unofficially mark the beginning of the team's preparation for the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
As pivotal as 1994 was, when the tournament was first held in the United States, the version three years from now will be even more significant for the sport in America.