The USMNT come of age just in time for a World Cup on home soil, but will it make a difference?

The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) is preparing for a home World Cup with a squad largely built from players who have grown up together through the youth national team system since their teenage years. This generational core of players is seen as having matured and come of age at a significant moment, with the tournament being held on home soil. Questions remain, however, about whether this cohesion and development will translate into meaningful results on the world stage.