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One of the pressing issues for the USMNT is the uncertainty surrounding the center-back pairing as they head toward the World Cup. The potential reliance on aging players like Tim Ream, who may approach 40 by the tournament, raises alarms about the team's defensive stability. Likewise, the forward position lacks a definitive starter, an issue that could undermine the team's attacking strategy. As the discussions turn toward the so-called “golden generation” of players, there is an acknowledgment that despite having talent in major European leagues, a lack of significant wins in high-stakes matches remains a glaring omission.