McKennie, Weah Look to Lead US in 2026 World Cup

Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah came up huge for Juventus this week, each scoring goals in a 2–2 draw against Parma.
McKennie, Weah Look to Lead US in 2026 World Cup
Juventus' American midfielder #16 Weston McKennie celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Juventus' American forward #22 Tim Weah (R) during the Italian Serie A football match between Juventus and Parma, at the Allianz Stadium, in Turin, Italy, on Oct. 30, 2024. Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images
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Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah represent the new generation of American soccer players looking to make a deep run at the 2026 World Cup that will be played on home soil.

In addition to playing for the U.S. National Team, McKennie and Weah are teammates at Italian power Juventus. The duo are also making their mark in the competitive Serie A.
Todd Karpovich
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In addition to the Epoch Times, Todd Karpovich is a freelance contributor to the Associated Press, The Sporting News, Baltimore Sun, and PressBox, among other media outlets nationwide, including the Boston Globe, Dallas Morning News, and Chicago Tribune. He is the author or co-author of six non-fiction books.