GOAL asked the AI to choose the best United States men's national team XI of all-time – from Tim Howard to Clint Dempsey, here's the results!
Who makes your all-time best XI for the USMNT? That's the exact question GOAL asked ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot that's been making headlines ever since its release in November 2022. Put to the test, then, would the AI produce a competitive US team or would there be plenty of head scratching?
Let's start with the query we put to ChatGPT. We asked, to begin with: "Which eleven players would ChatGPT select for the best all-time men's United States national team for soccer?" We also asked the AI to select the manager that would take charge of the best XI, and requested an explanation as to why Jozy Altidore and Christian Pulisic were both left out of the team.
Check out the full ChatGPT XI below and let us know what you think in the comments section!
Getty ImagesTim Howard – Goalkeeper
USMNT career: 2002-2017
Total USMNT caps: 121
ChatGPT told us: "Considered by many to be the best goalkeeper in USMNT history, Howard had a standout career in both the domestic and international game. He made a record-breaking 15 saves in the 2014 World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium."
AdvertisementGetty ImagesMarcelo Balboa – Right-back
USMNT career: 1988-2000
Total USMNT caps: 127
Total USMNT goals:13
ChatGPT told us: "A three-time World Cup participant and one of the most decorated USMNT defenders in history, Balboa was known for his strong tackling and ability to read the game."
Getty ImagesAlexi Lalas – Center-back
USMNT career: 1991-1998
Total USMNT caps: 96
Total USMNT goals:10
ChatGPT told us: "A charismatic and imposing center-back, Lalas played a key role in the USMNT's success during the 1990s. He also had a successful club career in the United States and Italy."
Getty ImagesCarlos Bocanegra – Center-back
USMNT career: 2001-2012
Total USMNT caps: 110
Total USMNT goals:14
ChatGPT told us: "A former captain of the USMNT, Bocanegra was a reliable and consistent defender who played in three World Cups."