These are America's BEST Wonderkids

[@TacticalManager]

Editor Update: I apologize for the typo on Albert on 16:58. He is a 4.5 start Potential, one of our highest potential player.

[@Powernab]

Albert will be better than Pulisic

[@robertogreen]

my rating for anyone still pointing to X links instead of bluesky is zero stars. think paul arriola. think gyasi zardes.

[@cadenoneil7258]

Isn't Diego Kochen technically playing professional football? Barca B is in third tier of Spanish football and he is on the bench and in training with the first team every week.

[@colinreese]

The video is about prospects for the national team.

[@ajibolavincent5496]

Nope, the third Division in Spain is semi-professional

[@1_Kwabena]

@@ajibolavincent5496 is right spanish lower tiers aren’t pro many countries lower leagues aren’t only some countries like england you can be pro up to the fourth division that’s the difference between Kochen and Slonina right now

[@fallendarkstar14]

Bookmark this and comeback to it on 3 years to see where they are

[@Zenraph0]

Low-key feel like Sullivan will be a 5 star seems like he's just getting better along with decent players like his brother to help steer him.

[@RickRoss440]

I don’t think he has the athleticism to put him into the 5 star category. He is from a very rich family that has afforded him excellent private coaching sessions which has built him up to what he is now. Idk if his mentality and athleticism will be enough to be 4 or 5 stars but he could we will see!

[@hez859]

​​@@RickRoss440lol the little dig about his upbringing was completely unneccesary and doesnt take away his really stellar football I.Q...he also seems athletic enough, you sound a bit salty bro

[@huskerbeat]

A strong list but I have to say that I think Noahkai Banks has 4 to 4.5 star level potential. His performances in the last u20 camp were outrageous against France and South Korea and to even make the bench as a 17 year old centerback for a Bundesliga team is remarkable. He's got speed, technical ability, bravery and size, it may seem like a crazy shout but he gives me baby Van Dijk vibes. If we were to flip Chase from Japan, along with Wynder, and Neil Pierre we're cooking with hot gas.

[@tylewis_11]

Agree. Too low for Noahkai Banks

[@keithmarkman617]

4* for Banks.

[@classicofutbol]

Excited for Caval Sullivan!

[@Ramllett]

What about Aidan Stokes? He's played for our u15 team and actually got called up for England's u17. He'll be a duel nat but he's also starting in mls next for rb2 and has looked very good

[@mrmr5580]

Thing with potential is its a funny thing, guys who appear as though they might only be ok, can turn out amazing (Harry Kane comes to mind, nobody thought young Harry Kane would become Harry Kane, Robert Lewandowski was a decent player at Lech Poznan in the Polish League when he was about 21, he nearly signed for Blackburn Rovers, but instead ended up at Dortmund and turned into an absolute beast) my point is whatever you think with young guys, some will no doubt overperform, some will underperform, some will be as expected, it's just how it goes

[@ajibolavincent5496]

That is why I only rate players who get significant minutes at a high level. For example a player not in this list is Santiago Castaneda who turned 20 last month as has already played about 50 games both at 3 Liga and 2 Liga levels with his team looking very likely to get promoted to the Bundesliga

[@mrmr5580]

@ajibolavincent5496 like I said you never know, them actually playing does help with development but you can never truly tell, you can only guess, I wouldn't write off any player under 24, some develop late, like Didier Drogba, he was in his late 20's when he had that brilliant season for Marseille that got him the move to Chelsea, I think with the US strikers Balogun is 23 and Pepi is 21, a players prime is usually roughly between 27-31 (unless theyre just freakishly good like young Messi was or R9 Ronaldo was at a very young age, Lamine Yamal looks like the next one if he stays injury free), it can be frustrating waiting for them, but if everything goes as it should (they avoid serious injuries, etc) they should develop, both have potential to become very good players

[@Deeznutz29828]

True but those that already look great from a young age will more likely be successful than those who dont, its just not always the case.

[@joelschumacher8028]

Thanks, Tac. Great subject matter. I have enough trouble keeping up with the USMNT abroad much less the younger kids.

[@dustinperez8248]

Bvb back it again with investing cheap and developing US youth players

[@NFMesias]

Appreciate this video !! Don’t stop doing these 🔥

[@MrHackett]

This is one of those decisions that feels like standing at a crossroads, unsure which path leads to greatness. If you lined up Pulisic and Sullivan at 15 or 16 and just watched the tape, Sullivan’s raw field vision and athleticism would probably tip the scales. The way he reads the game, the way he moves-it’s instinctual, almost predatory. Skill-wise? It’s close, razor-thin even. But then there’s Pulisic. What he’s carrying isn’t just talent; it’s the weight of experience, the kind you only get sweating it out in Dortmund, sharpening every edge in the fire of full-time, high-stakes training. Sullivan, though-he’s different. There’s something in him that whispers names like Brady, Mahomes, Kobe, Jordan. It’s not just potential; it’s inevitability. The size, the athleticism-it’s all there, waiting to be honed. When he hits his stride at 20, 25? He’s not just matching Pulisic; he’s towering over him. This kid has the makings of something extraordinary, something that could push him into the 4.5-star, maybe even elite territory. But you don’t just anoint someone like that. You let time, sweat, and the grind decide.

[@MrHackett]

Compared to 10 years ago, I feel like Philadelphia Union's development isn't AJAX or Dortmund but I do feel like it's much improved to what an American player would've gotten in 2015/2016.

[@s1zzl1n]

You hit the nail on the head talking about Pulisic at Dortmund. I think the lack of European experience before turning 18 will make Cavan Sullivan not reach the peak of his possible world class potential.

[@chrisskinner2416]

Pulisic was way faster and explosive than Cavan at that age.

[@conlaw05]

He’s talented but short and doesn’t have break-away speed. Speed is the difference maker, and he isn’t showing he has it. He might grow but I doubt he’ll get faster

[@MrHackett]

@@conlaw05 Pulisic is 5'8, Sullivan's already 5'7 ... his brother is 5'11.

[@markrubio1286]

Amazing predictions

[@ravensmedical9153]

Matai Akinmboni is also eligible to play for Ghana 🇬🇭 and Nigeria 🇳🇬. As of now, Nigeria 🇳🇬 isn't really scouting him for the Super Eagles. Ghana 🇬🇭 seems to really rate Matai and is interested in him. His uncle is Sammy Kuffour, who played CB for Bayern Munich and the Ghana national team. The Black Stars 🇬🇭 may make a move for Akinmboni.

[@s1zzl1n]

Been too long since we talked about the next generation coming up after our current gen. Excited for all these guys, and I hope their careers blow us out off the water!

[@zachmccabe2870]

Typo on Albert. It listed him as 3 star potential when you said he is a 4.5

[@TacticalManager]

Thanks! Left a pinned comment and a correction info section on out bio!

[@zachmccabe2870]

@@TacticalManager no problem, Tac 🫡

[@Powernab]

@@zachmccabe2870 Albert will be 5 star

[@Jeff-C-Dallas-Texas]

Good Stuff. Thanks Tac

[@robertmichaeljones]

Will definitely try to keep up with some of these guys

[@Webinho7]

I grew up playing with and against the wynder brothers. They were all ballers, but Josh is different man. His older brother Elijah starts for Lou city in the USL, and Josh was a beast when he was there. Starting CB at 16

[@MrJaimepayes]

great video!

[@derekkatz2875]

Cole Campbell is the only one actually getting senior minutes at a top 5 league

[@chuch723]

1 minute to 5 minutes every few games thats nothing he should be out on load playing whole game

[@lennyjenkins9931]

​@@chuch723 Once H. Lozano leaves hopefully he goes on Loan to PSV.

[@chuch723]

@@lennyjenkins9931 you want every American player at psv.

[@ajibolavincent5496]

The fanbase needs to realize that Sahin was filling out the squad due to the number of injured players. Campbell is a 10-20 caps players IMHO

[@dupill2711]

Very surprised no mention of Keyrol Figueroa...

[@seanyates5416]

He has been a downwards trajectory for a while now, not a surprise at all.

[@winger0611-jl]

No mention of Adrian Gill? That's criminal...yes he is coming back from injury but he has a contract with Barcelona and was on track to make the first team before hurting his knee. That is FAR more than most of the others on this list. And we should be careful about getting too excited about kids who aren't in Europe or haven't gone through puberty (eg. Sullivan). Because too many "stars" flame out when they get surpassed by others once nature takes its course...remember there was a time where Josh Sargent was being touted as potentially the greatest striker in our history...

[@seanyates5416]

How can you rate someone on here that hasn't played significant minutes even at the academy level in over a year. Just because he's at barça doesn't mean he's an elite prospect.

[@glennrgreen3778]

Nice update on the guys. A little Miami hate from Orlando? Ben Cremaschi is a 2. Tim Howard was a 4.5 for a few years. He is still my USA #1 even if he was a goal keeper.

[@mcw3560]

In my humble opinion, you might change your rating system. For instance, the number 3 has Scally, ARob, and McKennie. I think that there is a wide difference between ARob and McKennie and Scally. I consider that former two much better. But, God bless Joe Scally.

[@JeanClaudeCOCO]

A Rob is also a late boomer who is now closer to a 4. You would say Arob a few years ago would be considered a 2 star prospect. Hopefully the floor of the USMNT is a 3 approaching 4 in the next 10 years. Depth is a long term goal and we’re not there yet but can do so by 2030.

[@Wingchun1776]

Hope to see Berchimas really get minutes with Charlotte next season. Julian Hall, Berchimas, and Cavan seeing sgnificant minutes next season would be awesome. Dont sleep on Noah Cobb and Stewart Hawkins at CB. Hearing Neil Pierre is garnering interest in Europe.

[@DominicanStud101]

The USMNT needs all these players to stick with the U.S. WE NEED YOU FOR THE USMNT. Btw shoutouts to the New York Red Bulls for making it to the MLS Cup! I know my friend Dustin Perez is also a RBNY fan!

[@black.sasuke.uchiha]

I liked the suspenseful action music in the background, LoL.🤔

[@dixoncider8372]

Someone tell the Ultras Talk they’re at it again

[@seanyates5416]

This isn't the same kind of video in the slightest.

[@morganpress3415]

Im hyped about Kochen, watching his film, he has a natural talent

[@greggberhalter8781]

Thanks to my project...

[@stevenneutron5070]

I’m most exited for Diego Kochen

[@Zach.syrett]

Peyton Miller is definitely a 4 star potential player as a revs fan I can say he has been one of our best players at the end of the season. He has been linked to many to clubs like Bayern, Ajax, etc.

[@JeanClaudeCOCO]

This is where trajectory, chance and opportunity knocks for players like this. He hasn’t been in Europe but going to the right club and system can actually be a huge difference maker. Because he’s in MLS many don’t count it. He’s already professional compared to a lot of guys already in Europe.

[@s1zzl1n]

Where would you guys rate Keyrol Figueroa? @TacticalManager

[@jonathonedwardmiller]

We’re definitely improving at getting better generations. The goal is for the average prospect to be at the 4 star and 5 star level

[@chinafriends]

Nene Brown 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RickRoss440]

Great stuff Tac! I’m interested as to why you see Berchimas only having 2 star potential, some people talk about him being the highest ceiling player in the USMNT player pool. Why do you think there is such a discrepancy in opinions about him?🤔

[@carlosdelosrios4268]

Tack, please start posting on BlueSky as well

[@mugzybrown]

lol

[@RowanWalch]

Sullivan is good enough to play for city

[@ErickSpace369]

Specially the "future" City...

[@alexjimenez6511]

If you didn't bring up Christian Mcfarlane, I would have in the comments. McFarlane will also head to Manchester City, possibly in January. Good job on the research!

[@seanyates5416]

That deal is far from done. Big possibility it doesn't happen now.

[@alexjimenez6511]

@@seanyates5416 No wonder we closing in on the date and no update from anyone about this deal!!!

[@thedopeshow751]

i give filipo a 1 star on his haircut.he has no potential

[@edwardwalter3100]

Classic Tac toxicity there at the end, "Let's hope I'm wrong and all these players outperform my ratings." What a hater.

[@DerpMaster-t4w]

Mcfarlene is my god brother good to see him doing well

[@jaxonkohle2174]

Bro forgot me💀

[@tylewis_11]

Forgot Neil Pierre Tac

[@gandalfgreyhame3425]

My prediction is that Cav Williams is going to end up like Brendan Aaronson by not going earlier over to Man City at age 16, like Pulisic is. Those two years, at age 16-17 are critical for development and were what made Pulisic the player that he is today. Pulisic even said so. You train in MLS's lower, crappier standards at those ages, and you're going to max yourself out as an Aaronson/Josh Sargent type player.

[@David-f6d5s]

@@gandalfgreyhame3425 the thing is he can’t go to europe until he’s 18 also the best mls next academy’s can beat many top european academies

[@gandalfgreyhame3425]

@David-f6d5s Not true on both counts. Cav Williams through his German heritage apparently already has a German passport and so would have a straight shot into any Bundesliga Academy (or any other EU country's Academy) that wanted him. There is simply no comparison between an Academy like Borussia Dortumund's versus the MLS. Both Pulisic and Gio Reyna got in before age 18 with their European heritage passports. BvB has such a proven track record for turning out truly great players .... I don't know why he didn't try to go there. I dunno why he chose ManCity, the one country where his German passport wouldn't help get him in earlier.

[@David-f6d5s]

@@gandalfgreyhame3425 look up the generation adidas cups. mls next teams are easily competing with top european youth teams. for your first point i have no idea if cavan “sullivan” can go to the bundesliga all i know is that he is already signed by man city and can only go as an 18 y/o so he wanted to go to man city over a bundesliga club but he can’t go to city until he is 18. Also back to my first point yes dortmund has a good youth team but one player to have played in the mls next program vancouver whitecaps academy is alphonso davies who has a way better career than reyna or pulisic. but look up ga (generation adidas cup) and u will see mls next teams competing and performing vs the very best european clubs

[@David-f6d5s]

@@gandalfgreyhame3425 well if you really believe that mls next academies are bad look up generation adidas cup. The top european academies like man u and arsenal and others are there and are LOSING to mls next academies. also cavan “sullivan” can’t go to england yet and maybe he could go to bundesliga team but he has already signed with city but can’t go till 18.

[@lucasjohnson433]

Spelled Matai Akinmboni wrong btw

[@Hermesish]

Banks as a 3 star is certainly something lmao

[@Hermesish]

Sullivan as a 4 star 😭😭

[@valenciafantv]

The rise of African American players has been amazing. 15 years after we were definitely lacking.

[@Wingchun1776]

Ratings will change.

[@gandalfgreyhame3425]

Mathis Albert is the most likely to be the next Pulisic or even better.

[@Canev821]

I believe in Ben and Gaga

[@joshuaweisbrod-torres4216]

Julian Eyestone???

[@Matthew-ym2bb]

Not to crash the party about upcoming Americans but Lamine Yamal is just outrageous. Check out the two long distance super accurate trivela passes he made to the front of the goal yesterday against Mallorca. Just amazing.

[@Starbucks4545]

Donde dejas a Greyson Detoni del Bayern Munich?

[@quanshi72]

No Kayrol F?

[@raymondmoreno336]

You mean on twitter

[@billgates4490]

young kids...

[@iserg2921]

What is taking Adrian Simon Gill so long to make Barca B?

[@seanyates5416]

He's had a huge injury for over a year... also it's La Masia. There is talent all over just waiting to take your place. Gill was gone and new talent took his place. He's not even getting many minutes for the Juvenil A (U19) team, often not even making the squad.

[@playoffmodekd9172]

No Keyrol Figueroa?????

[@stevenneutron5070]

He’s been very disappointing lately

[@ObiWonGinobili]

@@stevenneutron5070 How so? He just scored his first goal in his first start this season with Liverpool U19.

[@stevenneutron5070]

@@ObiWonGinobili one goal does not mean he’s good, if u look at the goals per minutes he’s been doing poorly. Which is bad since he plays with youth

[@ObiWonGinobili]

@@stevenneutron5070 Bro he just turned 18 in August! And scored against Argentina's U20 in June! And got his first start for Liverpool's U21s, and scored!!! According to your own logic that's good at 73 minutes for 1 goal! What other American youth player is scoring at that rate, if goals/minute is the only thing that matters, according to you?!

[@stevenneutron5070]

@ObiWonGinobili at age 18 Ricardo Pepi had 17 goals for club and country. Both levels above youth like Figueora. One goal against youth competition is bad

[@noelrodriguez681]

Don't top five league GK have to play with their feet ??

[@soccer21175]

imo Miller is at least a 3 star

[@belluh-1huey102]

There is a huge wealth of Japanese Americans doing well in the J League people do not look at much. And we know how good the Japanese player development system is.

[@gandalfgreyhame3425]

Slonina is one of those over hyped MLS prospects. If anybody ever watches his "highlight" reels on KZbin, he's just not very quick, and can't jump very high or far, and isn't a very good shot stopper and just looks solidly terrible in any league not called MLS. That's why he's down in the third division in England. He's not anywhere near the caliber of Arthur Okwonko, who plays for Wrexham and is also right now in League One. You can't develop faster reflexes or train yourself to jump as high and far as Michael Jordan - you're either born with that physical ability or you aren't.

[@pinktaco738]

I’d give BBL shaq Moore a 69 star potential

[@tumelomasike]

Brother said Christian pulsic is the best USA player oat😂😂😂😂

[@Ckbrop]

Did tac and Pete break up?.

[@mvpalumb]

You Da Man Tac! Tessman as a CB agenda! 😉🙂🇺🇸⚽️

[@aldwulfe9333]

Tac, when is camp cupcake? When does the roster release? It would be good for Poch to call some of the younger players with high ceilings in to take a look at them for the future. Would rather see that than MLS lifers.

[@RowanWalch]

I think Sullivan will be better than Pulisic He’s got much better football IQ than Pulisic at the same age and can run a game. He gives me Ozil vibes

[@kylehicks9018]

You're almost always wrong, so I'm sure your ratings evaluations are way off. Berchimas might end up surpassing the best prospect, Cavan Sullivan. No one knows anything about Diego Kochen, so overrating him that high is senseless until we see him.

[@greg32htown1]

Yeah his sleeping on berchimas when seen he put has 2 star whattttt , his no lower than 4 star to me

[@NathanScottWalter]

❤😊

[@Skillz-e7y]

First

[@colinreese]

It doesn't matter that you pretend that Djordje Mihailovic isn't really good because Tab Ramos, Eric Wynalda, Maurice Edu, & Ray Hudson all say you're wrong. That's four experts who really know what they're talking about. When you interviewed Tab Ramos, he literally disagreed with everything you said.

[@davidbrick6325]

Glad to see your comment. How was your Thanksgiving, Colin?

[@nerychristian]

Of course they're not going to say anything bad about Mihailovic. They either work or have worked with USSF. They aren't going to talk bad about former or current national team players. If he was that good, he'd be playing for a top league in Europe.

[@GreedyGrom]

He’s been shit on the USMNT.

[@thejcpworld]

5 star rating would be a world class potential a 5 star rating would be an elite level player. WHAT??????

[@sparkplugs13]

The dude misspoke. You can’t figure out what number comes between 5 and 3?

[@Jadentheman]

I swear you and 11Yanks sometimes have the worst takes. Between what you two think on Tessmann and Cavan Sullivan I highly disagree with. Cavan, Mathis and even Gio Reyna (if he makes good career decisions) are better than Pulisic on paper and could show it in their future careers.

[@ThaTyphon]

Gio has shown flashes but he needs to be less injury prone so he plays often.

[@Chicagofellow15]

a 15 year old is better than Pulisic, makes sense.

[@chrisskinner2416]

You realize that Pulisic is being nominated for world team of the year and Balon d’ or right now?

[@Jadentheman]

@@Chicagofellow15 Yes his traits are far better than what Pulisic has shown at 15.

[@Jadentheman]

@@chrisskinner2416 By virtue of playing in an era of low competition and poor overhyped elite talent

[@anestisj1]

Great video!

[@rociovasconez9418]

Great predictions

[@joshuaweisbrod-torres4216]

Nolan Norris?