Lito's under-23 board — the names who are about to take over MLS (and the transfer market with them). Cavan Sullivan, Diego Luna, Benja Cremaschi, Caleb Wiley and Jhon Durán. Strengths, weaknesses and where they go from here.
“Already the most-watched American teenager since Pulisic.”
Generational technique for his age, two-footed, carries the ball in tight spaces, USMNT-bound.
Still adding senior-level strength; pre-arranged Manchester City move means Philly will lose him soon.
“The most exciting American attacker the league has produced this decade.”
Fearless on the ball, lethal off either foot, work rate of a midfielder, USMNT regular.
Plays with an edge that draws cards; needs to add finishing volume to break out fully.
“Already trusted by Messi — that tells you everything about his ceiling.”
Tactical maturity well past his age — Messi’s preferred runner, bilingual on the field, plays multiple roles.
Goal output still light for an 8 with his minutes; needs to add a long-range threat.
“MLS-built, Premier League-bound — the next great American left back.”
Elite recovery speed, attacks the byline, growing comfort delivering at PL training pace.
Defensive positioning still raw; loan log says minutes have been fragmented.
“Sold by MLS in his teens, now a Champions League scorer — the league’s biggest export of the cycle.”
One of the most explosive strikers in world soccer — top-end speed, hammer of a right foot, fearless 1-v-1.
Discipline and game-management still maturing; not yet a 90-minute press leader.
Messi, Suárez, Bouanga, Busquets and the rest of the league's current best — strengths, weaknesses and Lito's verdicts.
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