While college soccer continues to be the much maligned part of the development pipeline, the professional leagues of the U.S. depend on the avenue for a new wave of talent each season. The national team has also been reliant on the collegiate game to help supply prospects over the years. On the Copa America roster, there were 12 players with ties to the college game.
Prior to the start of the 2016 season, TopDrawerSoccer takes a look at five players who have the potential to play for the national team in the future.
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