MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Though the World Cup only just reached the rearview mirror, the soccer world is already speeding toward the new European club season. Brenden Aaronson is proof. After taking the three-week break that FIFA’s rules allow for players after major tournaments,

World Cup qualifying is going to be a lot different than the last cycle when the USMNT did not have to qualify. It'll also be a bit different in general as FIFA have shaken up their international calendar.

The USMNT was knocked out of the World Cup with a loss to Belgium in the round of 16. They thanked fans for the support in a note on social media.