🇺🇸 White joins iconic MLS duo ahead of official USMNT squad announcement
Brian White, a forward for the Vancouver Whitecaps, is facing uncertainty regarding his inclusion in the upcoming USMNT squad for the 2026 World Cup. Despite being a consistent goal scorer in MLS, he may be overlooked in favor of other players like Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi. White recently scored twice in a match, bringing his total to ten goals for the season, which may influence the decision of coach Mauricio Pochettino.
- ▪Brian White has scored ten goals in the 2026 MLS season.
- ▪He has become one of only three American players in MLS history to score ten or more goals in four consecutive seasons.
- ▪White's recent performance may impact his chances of being selected for the USMNT by coach Mauricio Pochettino.
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