Defender
Max Arfsten
6'1"
Bio of USMNT player Max Arfsten who plays his club soccer for the Columbus Crew in MLS.
Caps: 8 | Goals: 1
Max Arsten debuted with the USMNT in 2025, using January camp to earn a spot in the March Nations League squad and named to the Gold Cup squad. Arfsten made his MLS debut in 2023, winning MLS Cup with the Columbus Crew.
Photo by Robin Alam – ISIPhotos.com
USMNT Experience
2025
Started in his debut against Venezuela on Jan 18. Subbed on against Costa Rica on Jan 23. Started the Nations League 3rd-place game against Canada on Mar 23. Started against Turkey on Jun 7 and against Switzerland on Jun 11. Started the group stage games against Trinidad and Tobago on Jun 16 and Saudi Arabia on Jun 20. Started against Costa Rica in the quarterfinals on Jun 29 and scored.
Credit: Howard Smith - ISIPhotos.comProfessional Experience
2025
Named to the MLS All-Star team.
2024
Played in 31 games for Columbus, scoring four goals. Finished 2nd in the East, exiting the playoffs in round one.
2023
Drafted by the Columbus Crew, playing in 12 games and scoring twice. Won MLS Cup with the Crew.
2022
Joined the San Jose Earthquakes II in MLS Next Pro, playing in 24 games.
Youth and College
Developed in the California Odyssey program. Played 39 games with eight goals over three seasons with UC Davis.
