We're closing in on the new year, and with months until the World Cup begins, which U.S. players are best positioned to make next year's squad?

The consensus is that it was a good draw for the Americans, who are in Group D, but head coach Mauricio Pochettino doesn't want his players thinking that. The U.S. has been paired with Australia (drawn by American soccer hero Shaquille O'Neal) and Paraguay,