The U.S. Men’s National Team faces critical challenges following their poor performance in the Gold Cup, prompting a list of five urgent priorities to improve their chances at the 2026 World Cup. The team’s recent failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup has raised concerns about their long-term competitiveness, with fans and analysts calling for sweeping changes. The five key areas of focus include addressing player development, strengthening the youth system, enhancing coaching strategies, improving physical conditioning, and ensuring better tactical adaptability in high-stakes matches.