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Max Arfsten Was Overlooked. Now He's Chasing a World Cup Dream
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Max Arfsten Was Overlooked. Now He's Chasing a World Cup Dream
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Max Arfsten's journey to the United States Men's National Team has been anything but conventional...
Passed over by his MLS Next Pro club before getting a chance with the Columbus Crew, he transformed doubt into determination, emerging as one of the USMNT's most trusted players in 2025 and earning recognition as a U.S. Soccer Player of the Year finalist.
Now, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to American soil, Arfsten stands on the brink of the ultimate dream: representing his country on football's biggest stage. This is the story of resilience, belief, and a player proving that the path less traveled can still lead to the top.
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