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The Club World Cup is coming to the United States and, as a result, it will have a distinctly CONCACAF flavor. Set to take place all over the country, some of the world's biggest teams will duke it out in this new-look tournament, one that is expected to drive interest across the country.
That CONCACAF flavor doesn't just apply to the location of the games, though. There will be plenty of the region's players on display, whether they be for the region's clubs or ones making the trip from overseas.
From Juventus mainstays to rising stars in the U.S. and Mexico, there are plenty of CONCACAF players to keep an eye on this summer once the Club World Cup gets going. GOAL takes a look at 10 to watch in this summer's tournament…
Get the MLS Season Pass today!Stream games nowGetty ImagesWeston McKennie – Juventus/USMNT
There may not be a player at Juventus who has had to fight as hard for their place as McKennie. Now, there may not be a player as important to their squad.
McKennie has done a little bit of everything for Juve, becoming a vital piece of the team in whatever position they put him in. Consistent and reliable, McKennie has more than proven his doubters wrong, establishing himself as a player who could be a part of this Juventus project for years to come.
The Old Lady are in that second tier of favorites, the ones that have a chance to go on a run but aren't quite in that elite tier earmarked to win it. If Juve do go on a run, though, you can bet on McKennie playing a big role.
AdvertisementGettyTim Weah – Juventus/USMNT
Joining McKennie in the Juve squad is Weah, who, like his USMNT teammate, has had to do a little bit of everything for the club.
Whether a winger, a No. 9 or a wingback, Weah has filled whatever role the Italian giants have asked of him. He's netted five goals in Serie A this season after failing to net in his first campaign in Italy last season. This season has been a step forward for the USMNT winger in that regard, no doubt.
There could be a shakeup at Juve this summer, but it seems Weah is there to stay and will certainly get some run at the Club World Cup this summer.
AFPStephen Eustaquio – Porto/Canada
There are times when his importance for Canada is overlooked, but make no mistake, Eustaquio is as solid a midfielder as there is in the CONCACAF region.
That theme extends over to Porto, where Eustaquio is a mainstay for the Portuguese giants. The club finished third in the league this season, a failure by Porto standards, but Eustaquio has remained ever-present, as he has since he signed permanently in 2022.
The 28-year-old midfielder is a star for Canada, too, serving as vice-captain on the road to the World Cup next summer.
Getty Images SportGerman Berterame – Monterrey/Mexico
Born in Argentina, Berterame's career was made in Mexico, where he's emerged as a legitimate Liga MX star.
Since joining Monterrey in 2022, Berterame has had goal totals of 11, 11, and 20 over those three campaigns, following up on a 17-goal breakout with Atletico San Luis in 2021-22. There's no doubt who the key man is in the Monterrey attack these days.
That fact earned Berterame a first Mexico call-up in the fall as he made his debut against the USMNT in October.