Gaga Slonina, Caleb Wiley and the Olympic-age rising stars that could propel USMNT in 2026 World Cup

The murky haze of the U.S. men's national team's Copa America failure is lingering over everything, and it'll feel that way for quite some time. Even so, there is some hope is on the horizon as the U.S. prepares for the Paris Olympics - and with it, what could be a small glimpse into the USMNT's future.

The Olympic squad is out, and it's one filled with potential future USMNT contributors. The U23 team is missing several established USMNT stars but that's OK - there are still plenty of talent heading to France this summer.

A quick look at the roster shows starlets all over the field who could someday step into a USMNT role. From talented goalkeepers to rising stars in the attack, the potential is there. And while this roster may not be loaded with players destined to be world-class, it is overflowing with players who could be difference-makers, either by 2026 or down the line.

With the Summer Olympics just two weeks away, GOAL takes a look at the U-23 stars that could someday become senior team stars.