Erik Palmer-Brown could perhaps be considered a surprise inclusion on the latest United States Men’s National Team roster. While not an unfamiliar name, the 24-year-old defender has only received one call-up during Gregg Berhalter’s tenure. After years as a member of the Manchester City loan army, he has taken a step forward over the two months with ES Troyes AC in Ligue 1. This opportunity comes at a fortuitous juncture, during the last rounds of the CONCACAF Octagonal and with the 2022 World Cup on the horizon.
Palmer-Brown was raised in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, competing for Lee’s Summit High School and the Sporting Kansas City academy.