USMNT told what 'success' at the Olympics looks like by former United States star Alexi Lalas

The former USA international and LA Galaxy defender suggested that he would love to see some young American players making a name for themselves in the Olympics and make a strong case for themselves to be selected in the final United States men's national team squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Established, young stars such as Yunus Musah, Folarin Balogun and Gio Reyna, could travel with the team to Paris, while three overage players will be allowed to take part in the competition too. However, the USMNT's priority remains the Copa America which they consider to be a bigger test before the home World Cup.

Replying to an X user, the 53-year-old wrote: "For the US men’s Olympic team, all I want to come out of the Olympics this summer are a few players who show they can legitimately challenge for places on the full USMNT before 2026. That’s success."

Gregg Berhalter's side will be next seen in action on June 8 as they face Colombia in an international friendly before taking on Brazil four days later. It remains to be seen which players will be taken to Paris this summer.