Five reasons why the USMNT needs Diego Fagundez

Jul 30, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Revolution midfielder Diego Fagundez (14) takes a shot during warm ups prior to a match against the Colorado Rapids at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports

The headline says it all, the United States National Team, needs Diego Fagundez.

After Fagundez played two matches for the U-20 Uruguay national team last week, USMNT fans started thinking about the young attackers potential future for their team.

The young and talented attacker plays his futbol with the New England Revolution in Major League Soccer. He is a four-year veteran of the league, and is only 19 years old.

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Fagundez is not a U.S. citizen yet, but is strongly looking into the possibility, especially if he marries his girlfriend in the next year or two. Aside from the technical details, here are five reasons why the USMNT needs Fagundez on their squad going into the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.