The other day I was curious to see how the USMNT top goalscorers were, so wanted to write on it. Most of these players are retired, so there are youngsters looking to shatter these records. Being from whatever nation you belong to you should want the same for the younger generations. We’re always wanting better for our boys and nation, so let the records be broken.
The players who hold the records are the ones who helped pave the way for the new generation.
Let’s look and see some of the US greats. Note: Please realize that I will have to update this every year, as current players gain caps and goals.
USMNT Top goalscorers [All-Time]
Note: Christian Pulisic is still a young *active USMNT player, so will probably end up top 3 very soon.
- Clint Dempsey (57) goals, 141 caps, 2004 – 2017
- Landon Donovan (57) goals, 157 caps, 2000 – 2014
- Jozy Altidore (42) goals, 115 caps, 2007 – present
- Eric Wynalda (34) goals, 106 caps, 1990 – 2000
- *Christian Pulisic (30) goals, 69 caps, 2016 – present
- Brian McBride (30) goals, 95 caps, 1993 – 2006
- Joe-Max Moore (24) goals, 100 caps, 1992 – 2002
- Bruce Murray (21) goals, 85 caps, 1985 – 1993
- Eddie Johnson (19) goals, 63 caps, 2004 – 2014
- Earnie Stewart (17) goals, 101 caps, 1990 – 2014
- DaMarcus Beasley (17) goals, 126 caps, 2001 – 2017
- Michael Bradley (17) goals, 151 caps, 2006 – present
USMNT Most appearances [All-Time]
Note: Caps = Appearances
- Cobi Jones (164) caps
- Landon Donovan (157)
- Michael Bradley (151)
- Clint Dempsey (141)
- Jeff Agoos (134)
- Marcelo Balboa ((127)
- DaMarcus Beasley (126)
- Tim Howard (121)
- Jozy Altidore (115)
- Claudio Reyna (112)
Dream big
It’s important to know that most of these players had dreams of playing professionally. Each one at times had doubts of making it, but what they had in common is they never gave up.
Every player has a different journey to success.
Therefore, be careful not to compare yourselves in an unhealthy way to where you’re dwelling on it. Sure, you can see the numbers and set goals, but focus on your own work and be patient.
Learn more history/stats on the USMNT here on Wiki
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