Weston McKennie, the North Texas prodigy from Little Elm, is set to start for the U.S. Men’s National Team in their World Cup opener against Paraguay — fulfilling a childhood dream he first declared watching the 2006 tournament with his mom. Rising through the F.C. Dallas Academy and thriving in Europe, McKennie’s journey was fueled by early coaching mentors, relentless drive, and a standout performance that earned him a national team call-up as a teenager. Now, with his mom’s unwavering support and his own grit, he’s not just playing — he’s leading the charge on the world’s biggest stage, proving that hometown heroes can rise to global glory.
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