The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicked off earlier this month with 33 teams competing across 64 matches. Lucky for us, New Jersey is well represented during this exciting time for soccer fans worldwide.

While the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team played to a draw against England on Friday (November 25), they must win on Tuesday (November 29) against Iran to advance to the round of 16.

We wanted to take the time to introduce two players among the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team roster that are both Jersey born. In addition, Gregg Berhalter of Englewood, New Jersey is taking on his first World Cup in the position of head coach. 

• THREE of our very own..

  New Jersey has not one...not two...but three of our very own representing New Jersey for the @USMNT in the 2022 #FIFAWorldCup !
   
  We know you got this. Best of luck today to:
  ⚽️Matt Turner - Park Ridge, NJ
  ⚽️Brenden Aaronson - Medford, NJ
  ⚽️Coach Gregg Berhalter - Englewood, NJ https://t.co/bgp6zQRfjf

  — Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) November 21, 2022

• Matt Turner - Park Ridge, NJ

  Matt Turner is the FOURTH Jersey-born goalkeeper to man the nets for @USMNT at the #FIFAWorldCup
  
  He's preceded by some of the greats: Tim Howard, Tony Meola, and James Douglas.
  
  Best of luck to Matt and the rest of team USA today. Time to create your own legacy. 💪⚽️

  — Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) November 25, 2022

• Brenden Aaronson - Medford, NJ

  𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Small in stature, big in heart.
  
  Earning the nickname “#MedfordMessi” growing up in New Jersey, Brenden Aaronson is ready to shine on the world’s stage. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/G3ja3h7PpO

  — U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) November 19, 2022

• Coach Gregg Berhalter - Englewood, NJ

  In honor of the United States’ World Cup opener today, we’re throwin’ it back to one of our very own.
  
  Gregg Berhalter, who played for the Tar Heels from 1991-93, is head coach of the @USMNT that’s returning to the sport’s biggest stage for the first time in eight years. pic.twitter.com/Lb4h7xZQim

  — UNC Men's Soccer (@UNCmenssoccer) November 21, 2022

• The team's journey...

  "I said we want to change the way the world views American soccer. By the way, it didn't only include the world, it included how we were looked upon even in America."
  
  Tom Rinaldi sits down with @USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter to talk about his team's journey 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/LZKht2bX31

  — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 20, 2022

• #FairfieldU

  Wishing Matt Turner '17; men's soccer alumnus and starting goalkeeper for the @USMNT, the best of luck at the World Cup! ⚽️ https://t.co/hR6RiIEAOB#FairfieldU #USMNT pic.twitter.com/PN3N9eVxQV

  — Fairfield University 🦌 (@FairfieldU) November 21, 2022

• #WeAreSJR

  We're beyond excited to watch Matt Turner '12 represent SJR and @USMNT tomorrow in the #WorldCup. @headdturnerr spent two seasons as goalkeeper for the Green Knights & now plays for @Arsenal. #VirFidelis #WeAreSJR pic.twitter.com/uIxBuHAD3z

  — St. Joseph Regional (@SJRHighSchool) November 21, 2022

• Brenden Aaronson's favorite..

  stay for the hoagie rec 🥖 pic.twitter.com/JthDY91w8z

  — U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) November 23, 2022

  Brenden Aaronson

• Jerz.

  https://twitter.com/ShehlaH/status/1596241412722667520

• Group B Finale

  "We can go toe to toe with anyone in the world."
  
  48 hours til our Group B finale. pic.twitter.com/EKNxIa7kEZ

  — U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) November 27, 2022

• Throwback

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