Former United States men's national team goalkeeper Tim Howard has called for the nation's rising talent to be integrated fully into the squad, urging that the team's top young prodigy must feature in every game leading up to the upcoming World Cup.

Howard, who earned 121 caps for the USMNT across a storied international career, believes that consistent match minutes and high-pressure experience ahead of the home tournament are vital if the United States is to maximize its potential on the global stage.

With preparations intensifying ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup—co-hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—the former Everton and Manchester United shot-stopper stressed the necessity of prioritizing playing time and tactical continuity for the country's brightest young stars.