American midfielder Rokas Pukstas made the move to Barcelona's academy from Sporting Kansas City in 2020, and now shining for Croatian club Hajuk Split, Pukstas is wanted by more than just U.S. Soccer. The 21-year-old is rebuffing interest from Lithuania while keeping the door open for the United States in the future. Pukstas is in the midst of a strong season with the Croatian side, already scoring four goals in nine league appearances.

Due to Pukstas' parents being Lithuanian, the midfielder is also eligible to represent the nation, but when they've called, he's been clear that his heart is set on representing the United States. Born in Stillwater, Okla., Pukstas has represented the United States at youth levels, but he hasn't been capped since the U-20 World Cup, where he appeared in m

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