Leeds United and USA star Brenden Aaronson names best thing about living in Leeds and memorable moment

Leeds United star Brenden Aaronson has served up praise for his city’s people and fans in declaring the best thing about living in Leeds.

USA international midfielder Aaronson joined Leeds from Red Bull Salzburg in May 2022 but then left the club to join Union Berlin on a season-long loan the following summer after United’s relegation to the Championship in May 2023.

Aaronson’s future at Leeds looked bleak but the midfielder was then reintegrated back into the group for the 2024-25 season after United’s play-off final defeat and the American played a big role in helping United to promotion as Championship champions.

The American attacker then bagged four goals and five assists on United’s return to the Premier League for the 2025-26 campaign, Aaronson then named in the USA squad for this summer’s World Cup.

As part of a busy summer that has also seen the Whites ace get married, Aaronson is now with Mauricio Pochettino’s squad ahead of Saturday’s World Cup opener but the 25-year-old has served up praise for the people of Leeds back in the UK.

Speaking to the USA media, Aaronson was asked what’s been his favourite part about living in Leeds and said: “The people are great. The banter is great. I'd also say the football world in general. It's a special place to be when it comes to playing soccer.”

Aaronson got his latest minutes for the States in Saturday’s final pre-World Cup friendly against Germany, the Leeds star having now amassed 58 caps for his country at just 25 years old.

Three years his junior, Aaronson’s younger brother Paxten has also been capped for the USA and Aaronson says playing alongside his brother has been one of the stand out moments of his career so far.

“It was definitely one of the most memorable moments ever,” said the Leeds star.

“Being able to share the field with him, walk out with him and stand together during the national anthem is something I'll never forget.”