{"id":17495,"date":"2025-07-30T14:55:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/30\/atleticos-cardoso-on-living-the-dream-with-usmnt\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T14:55:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:55:22","slug":"atleticos-cardoso-on-living-the-dream-with-usmnt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/30\/atleticos-cardoso-on-living-the-dream-with-usmnt\/","title":{"rendered":"Atl\u00e9tico&#8217;s Cardoso on Living the Dream with USMNT"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"article-meta\">\n<ul class=\"authors\">\n<li>\n<p>Alex Kirkland<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Rodrigo Fuzz<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>    <span class=\"timestamp \">July 30, 2025, 08:03 am at<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<p>US Men&#8217;s National Team midfielder Johnny Cardoso expressed his eagerness to &#8220;grow and learn&#8221; under manager Diego Simeone after being officially introduced as an Atl\u00e9tico Madrid player on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this month, Atl\u00e9tico confirmed the signing of the 23-year-old Cardoso from Real Betis, sealing a five-year contract.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>USMNT&#8217;s Johnny Cardoso joins Atletico Madrid<\/strong><br \/>\n  &#8211; <strong>Atletico Cardoso&#8217;s major advancement<\/strong><br \/>\n  &#8211; <strong>Atletico signs Armada in Argentina<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This arrival indeed marks a significant step for Cardoso.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a dream to come here and share this experience with my family,&#8221; Cardoso stated during a press event at the Metropolitano Stadium. \u201cAtl\u00e9tico is a massive club that matches my ambitions,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s an honor to work with all the staff, especially Simeone, who plays in my position. I\u2019m excited to learn from him and evolve,\u201d Cardoso remarked.<\/p>\n<p>Born in New Jersey to Brazilian parents, Cardoso also possesses an Italian passport, allowing him to play without taking up a non-EU spot in Simeone&#8217;s squad.<\/p>\n<p>He will don the No. 5 jersey at Atl\u00e9tico, which was previously worn by Rodrigo de Paul before his transfer to Inter Miami.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure>\n      <picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2024%2F0609%2Fr1343474_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2024%2F0609%2Fr1343474_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2024%2F0609%2Fr1343474_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2024%2F0609%2Fr1343474_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\" lazyload lazyload\" data-image-container=\".inline-photo\" height=\"320\" width=\"570\"><br \/>\n        <\/source><br \/>\n        <\/source>\n      <\/picture><figcaption class=\"photoCaption\">Johnny Cardoso speaking at the Metropolitano Stadium in Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. <cite>Brad Smith\/ISI Photos\/USSF\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;I have a lot of faith in the project&#8217;s vision because of what the club has shared with me,&#8221; he remarked. \u201cWe share the aspiration to grow and secure titles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The team features a blend of young talent and experienced players. Competing across multiple tournaments gives me confidence in our ability to challenge for all of them,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Atl\u00e9tico finished third in La Liga and aims to enhance their performance for the 2024-25 season after a semifinal exit in the Copa del Rey.<\/p>\n<p>This summer, they faced an early exit from the Club World Cup, suffering a 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in their opener.<\/p>\n<p>Cardoso is optimistic about competing against powerhouses like Real Madrid and Barcelona, stating, &#8220;We all hold the same potential. Atleti is a formidable team&#8230; Simeone has demonstrated excellence from the outset. I\u2019ve gained so much and anticipate a remarkable season ahead.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Cardoso made his US senior debut in 2020 against Wales, accumulating 22 caps and winning the CONCACAF Nations League titles in both 2023 and 2024.<\/p>\n<p>He had to withdraw from Mauricio Pochettino&#8217;s CONCACAF Nations League squad in March due to a muscle injury.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This signing is a significant moment for both Cardoso and Atl\u00e9tico Madrid, as it highlights the club\u2019s commitment to integrating young talents with immense potential. Soccer fans should keep an eye on Cardoso&#8217;s development under Simeone, as it could reshape the landscape of both La Liga and the USMNT.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Fuzz July 30, 2025, 08:03 am at US Men&#8217;s National Team midfielder Johnny Cardoso expressed his eagerness to &#8220;grow and learn&#8221; under manager Diego Simeone after being officially introduced as an Atl\u00e9tico Madrid player on Wednesday. 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