Aaronson’s career-best Leeds form is reshaping his USMNT prospects

According to Goal, Brenden Aaronson is producing the best run of his career at Leeds United and that form is prompting a rethink of his role with the USMNT ahead of the World Cup. The 25-year-old midfielder has been especially influential over the past month, scoring three goals and adding two assists while swinging matches against Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle.

In the Newcastle game he scored twice, won nine of 14 duels, made four tackles, had three shots on target and created a chance, though he was also penalised for a handball that led to a penalty. Data cited in the report shows Aaronson ranks above average across major statistical categories and leads the Premier League in Chance Creation Ratio; he has four goals and three assists this season.

At international level Aaronson faces competition for attacking midfield spots — he started once at the Gold Cup, scored against Trinidad & Tobago and set up Malik Tillman against Haiti, while names such as Tillman, Diego Luna, Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna remain part of the depth chart.

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