How Weston McKennie Refined His Game And His Diet For World Cup 2026
The USA is gearing up for its first World Cup played at home since the mid-1990s, and star players like Weston McKennie look to nutrition to up their game.
USA's Weston McKennie celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the International Friendly match versus Belgium at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on March 28, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Getty Images USA midfielder Weston McKennie’s play, as of late, has been a masterclass in resilience and tactical utility, cementing his status as an indispensable "Swiss Army knife" for both Juventus and the USMNT.
After a summer of uncertainty and talk of a potential move to the English Premier League, McKennie has once again fought his way back to the center of the pitch, proving his worth to both club and country. The Juventus midfielder’s offensive output and sheer work rate have been impressive, with 4 goals and 6 assists in 29 appearances in Italy’s Serie A. Moreover, the recent arrival of Luciano Spalletti as Juventus’s latest manager has shifted McKennie’s role from standard utility midfielder to roles as both a "dual number 10" and as a right wing-back, allowing him to exploit spaces between defensive lines.
Just a month ago, McKennie agreed to a new contract with Juventus that will keep him at the club until 2030. Yet, as the 6-foot-1 American readies himself for this summer’s stateside FIFA World Cup, McKennie and his USA teammates aim to tighten up their game while also focusing on their health and fitness. Young guns: USA midfielder McKennie (8) chats with Christian Pulisic (10) during an International friendly versus Ecuador, March 21, 2019 in Orlando, FL.
(Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Beginning this month, McKennie has partnered with Chobani to talk about nutrition and how shifting to more nutrient-dense foods has helped him improve his energy as an athlete. I spoke with McKennie over Zoom in late March, and he said that the switch to healthier choices has boosted his in-season recovery and overall consistency under the demands of international play. “Throughout my career, nutrition’s been important for me, and in sports it’s such a huge factor.
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