Only three Americans played in the Premier League in 2024-25 — Matt Turner never got off the bench after his move to Crystal Palace — but each finished the season as automatic choices in their starting lineups.

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Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.