I actually do think he’ll be fired, and if he’s not, I can’t see myself being excited about this team for a long time. I’ve been saving for years to attend the World Cup, but might stay home if he’s leading us.
@@JakeLandau This is the most cucked pathetic unamerican opinion I've seen regarding this team. What a bunch of fairweather fans these weeks have exposed
If they don't fire Berhalter this week. I am done with USA soccer. I won't watch any more USA games until he is gone. And I think the players should also be shamed for their poor performance in this tournament.
I’ll bet you $100 they don’t have the balls to do it There’s a back story about US soccer and Greg they aren’t telling us/fans Why bring back someone you let go before unless there are “skeletons in the closet”
12:28 I saw an article this morning. They show Pulisic signaling to the referee to go celebrate with Uruguay before the Referee refused to shake Pulisic's hand.
From what I saw he did that after the ref wouldn't shake his hand. Either way, if you're a ref and you can't handle that kind of stuff you need to get a new job.
To paraphrase Dr. Seuss: The time has come. The time is now. Just go. Go. GO! I don't care how. You can go by foot. You can go by cow. Gregg Berhalter, will you please go now!
I know the other guys can be pretty aggressive or passionate about their opinions (Tac, Pete, SRC) but they are intelligent and genuine fans of the sport. And speak of pessimism at times but if you watch them, they are very optimistic. They just refused to be manipulated by a federation that pisses on their shoe and tries to convince them its rain. We have all been screwed over by the USSF, especially the players, and we need to expect nothing less than a dramatic change, in the very least, the coaching and management.
Yeah, I respect them for their stances. I lost a lot of respect for the Total Soccer Show for having disdain for people who oppose Berhalter and lies about that section of fans. Honesty is needed in the American soccer landscape; I am glad this channel contributes to it. 🙂
Whatever happens to Sam from the Yank Report? He wasn't as pessimistic as the others and haven't seen anything from him in forever. Curious what he thinks of the results now
Earnest working Americans knew five years ago that when our coach was appointed on the basis of nepotism rather than merit, he was going to suck. #NotRocketScience
100%. It was a bullshit hire right from jump street. The hacks from ESPN, Fox, et al that clamor for access (at cost of their dignity, the shameless twats). The USSF & USMNT media playbook was in full force for those "soccer journalists" who knew to stay on script for fear of losing access. TG for independent vloggers & podcast diehards for ringing the bell early and often. Sorry not sorry for the big media frauds who've finally seen the light after it's become fashionable.
Fr even when i found out beforehand i was like okaayy anndd lets win this game. Its too good to be true to leave it up to another team to get us through. I swear i bet Greg before the match probably told the players as long as Bolivia help out a little they will get thru.
You could argue, as the game played out that it was the referee/officiating crew that was the reason that we LOST the game - they did award Uruguay a phantom goal that was the only goal of the game. However, it was not their fault that we did not WIN the game, which was what we needed to do. The failure to score is on us, and the failure to advance is on us.
the Uruguay game was incidental...it was OVER after losing to 43rd ranked Panama...i thought we went toe to toe against URU, and we got screwed over that goal allowed, but that game should NOT have mattered, it should have been a nothing burger game...but in the end, we continue to underperform against lower ranked teams, which are a staple of Berhalter's tenure...
That athletic powerhouse Iceland (population: 382,003) beat England and reached the quarterfinals of the 2016 Euros. There's absolutely no excuse for repeated U.S. failure. Also, America is full of big athletes with good hand-eye coordination; why aren't we producing world class keepers like we used to? It should be a no-brainer.
I saw that "1-1" from Gregg too and the sigh of relief that resulted in the offsides goal too. That exact moment should be used as evidence to fire him. Yes, the REF was awful. He was AWED by Uruguay as if he was a u12 player. There were two chances with a right-foot player coming in from the left who should have shot but instead passed but none of them here Pulisic because he was stranded on the right.
Well Jake I hate to say I told you so but...well you know how that goes. We kept saying Berhalter was not the right person from the start. Some people gave him chance after chance and he kept proving that he was not up to the job. Welcome aboard Jake. Yes the world and this country is pretty fucked up right now. Lets hope we can survive and rise above all of this madness.
I'm totally with you Jake! On the rest of it too ❤️🔥 I feel *exactly* as you do and I'm glad you said it using your full range of expression 😉 The worst betrayal for me is that over say the last 2 international windows we've seen these *glimpses* of what this team *could* be. The chemistry between Gio and Haji. Puli's individual brilliance. Ream's stone cold defensive confidence. Our fire in the midfield. But even after some of the best moments I was never able to trust that we wouldn't get embarrassed again by Greggg's incompetence. Berhalter's superpower is blame deflection, so your choice of the term "gaslit" is perfect. He *is* a narcissist. But I could accept that if he were actually any good. He's not. This generation... our best generation so far... will never get an opportunity like the 2026 WC again. Berhalter out!
If after 6 yrs of being our National Teams Manager there are still more questions than answers it's for him to go. Matt Crocker and Gregg both need to go
As a European, I am incredibly surprised by the fact you didn't mention any of the referee's relatives 😂 Shoutout to you, you are a true gentleman and man of football
I’m hurting, it’s sad and frustrating. Haven’t felt this bad about the USMNT since the T&T qualifier in 2017. Hoping things can be figured out well before 2026. Don’t mess this up USSF!
True. But, on the other hand, this is exactly what I felt about the team pretty much the entire period from 2011 to 2017 when the program finally collapsed. I've felt mostly good about the last six years compared to the prior period. Berhalter for the first time in the job failed to meet the minimum required expectations. He deserves to be dismissed. But I figure its only about 50% chance that it will get better once he's fired or resigns. There is some lucky MLS team that will pick Gregg up. But there just aren't a lot of great choices for a coach that are realistic and available right now. I don't foresee the team even having a coach until early next year if they release him now.
You said our attack was done or whatever after Balogun was subbed off, but Pepi played really well. Pepi is always very lively, creative, and direct, and he was all of those things vs. Uruguay
Greg was hired by his brother. Greg was then rehired based on criteria that he designed! American nepotism and corruption at its' finest. Par for the course.
Uruguay population 3.4 mil - TWO world cup wins. US population 342 mil. Estimated total number of youth in soccer development academies in Uruguay at U14 -- 105K; for USA at U14 -- 2.4Mil. It's the quality of training, not the number of youth being trained. We need to focus on recruiting socioeconomically disadvantaged youth--we owe it to them and these youth have much more ambition/drive. MSL/USSF needs to comply with FIFA RSTP solidarity payment guidelines, so that US youth soccer development can shift from the short-term goal of extracting fees from parents to the long-term goal of actually developing youth skills/knowledge (This actually will make $$$$$$$$$ in the long term). USSF can also get a real manager for the men's team. Jurgen Klopp is out there!
Finally you have taken the red pill Jake, albeit I always do like to hear your positive take on all the shortcomings we have had with Berhalter, to hear a different point of view. However, we also need to be able to provide positive criticism, because only from acknowledging our shortcomings, can we address them sooner and grow past them. Please do not change with your positivity, I liken myself to that way of thinking.
Jake, finally realized that ggg has been a fraud! You’ve been an apologist for Gregg now you speak up. You licked your finger and saw which way the wind was blowing and now you speak up.
THANK YOU! This is exactly what I wrote on another video: "The US never had their fate in their own hands. This was demonstrated when Berhalter did the 1-1 sign. A competent coach would never have done this. You try to win YOUR game, not rely on an opponent drawing theirs so you can go through."
I've heard that he's already been fired, although a formal announcement won't be made until after the COPA. The new candidate is some hot German coaching prospect already known to the Federation: Breg Gerhalter.
Our team passing improved immensely starting with the Colombia game, which Tyler Adams said Gregg Berhalter drilled the team to improve after saying that the other Copa American teams were much better at passing in tight spaces
Yea, we can make short passes. Amazing. How about they work on shooting or finishing in the final 3rd. You can only win if you score more than the other team. LOL!
@@steelace1LOL at your LOL. Quick short passes is how you play soccer and create scoring chances, plus not all the passes were short. Pepi had several chances SAVED which you probably consider a "miss." Our players are good finishers though: Pulsic, Reyna, Weah, Pepi, Balogun, Wright, Aaronson, Lletget, Mihailovic, McKennie. Only Musah is a bad finisher (so far).
@@colinreese Any shot on goal is not a miss, this is coming from a striker. I usually rate players based on work rate, creative play, and assists or goals. Musah is very bad and should never play, and I am fine with what you said, but Lletget is not good and Reyna is massively overhyped and takes up space on the field IMHO. I thought Robinson and Joe Scally were very good this tournament.
He did nothing he hasn't done and been called out for by "toxic fans" in a dozen other tournaments before this one. That's the trouble with only facing 1 or none top 20 teams in between World Cups; we've gotten worse and worse despite a gradually improving roster. None of the players fit together, or with the playing approach, especially a 4-3-3.
I was in the "sack Berhalter" camp until this idiot disagreed with the Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. Now, maybe I should think some more.
@@JakeLandau Are you a mind reader that you know this, or are you listening solely to those who oppose him? Try hearing both sides. If presidents have no protection from politically motivated lawsuits for decisions made in office, as we currently have imho, future presidents will simply not make decisions that can't be hidden, compounding our current problems.
Someone mentioned Uruguay as an example of quality coaching and football mentality! Agree 100%! … a country of 3.5M people. 15 Copa America titles and always a contender. Mexico has similar issues as US. Being in Concacaf and used to competing with smaller countries and team doesn’t help.
What you said is on point. If I had any doubts about firing GB I don’t anymore, you’ve convinced me. I won’t be watching US soccer any longer until GB is gone.
Jake, I don't often comment on your videos but I've been watching you, Tac, Straight Red and Pete for awhile now. I think they all have been saying for a long time what you are finally admitting. That Gregg Berhalter is the wrong guy for this program. So congratulations on finally realizing what the other guys have known to be true. But this is the last video for me, Jake. You coming after my boy Derek on Straight Red just goes to show how classless you are. This isn't the way, buddy. I hope you eventually come to your senses and get over this petty jealousy you have but for now, this is the last Landau video I'll watch. Good luck in all your endeavors.
It kinda looked like Pulisic was giving the reffing crew an earful as he walked up to them postgame. I can forgive the ref not shaking Pulisic's hand if he was actively being told he sucked or he screwed up.
I respect that you tried to give him the benefit of the doubt each time when all of us said otherwise, but I think at this point even you've had enough
I think the referee hand-shake snafu is mostly on Pulisic who, prior to the handshake, intimated that the referees should go celebrate with Uruguay. Agree, with everything else you said.
Hi, greetings from Colombia; I have a question; although the USMNT is not in a good moment, it is my impression that the football (soccer) fanbase have grown substantially in the US in the last 15 years; it is so? or would you say it is as small as it was in the 90s? Thanks
You seem a bit hung up on the ref not shaking Pulsiic's hand - but prior to that Christian was saying and gesturing that the officials should go celebrate with the URU team which is a petulant and childish move for a captain, so yeah, that's not going to happen. Don't get me wrong, the officiating was awful, but that response was on Pulisic, not the ref.
It is about time you have finally came to this realization that was blatantly obvious years ago. And to be clear, that is not a criticism on you. The federation and a majority of the media have crafted a narative of "everythings great guys, there is nothing to see here" while obfuscateing the glaring deficiancies and attacking anyone who pointed them out.
There’s a lot of talk about Weah and the Panama game but a 7-1-6 record since returning as coach after promising a new and improved team pretty much says it all. The last minute bale out own goal against Jamaica to stay in the Gold Cup should have been a huge red flag.
The rehiring process in particular was insane and reminiscent of a lot of what the worst organizations in the NFL and NBA will do where they had some chump who's been recycled a multitude of times and the organization settled on 6 months before the process even began rather than keeping yourself open to options. Sorry the world's been getting to you man! Ain't got much to say to be positive about cause you're absolutely not wrong and I'm impressed you were able to keep it to that cause man does it get easy to spiral. Keep your head up though, USMNT and the world as a whole can and will get better. Not even gonna get into the refereeing on Uruguay, was a twist of a knife on top of the team not even playing up to the standard we think they can. If Gregg's not fired we riot lol
Jesse Marsch really.... its energy, its Hope Soccer, sometimes you win a game, most of the time you lose against average teams. Jesse had its run in Europe and didnt do well, its not a model the US wants to copy.
Big up and well said on the state of the world side comment. Soccer or Football are one of the few escapes we get from the rigors of the world and even that is in flux. Also I would add that it's not only shameful, it is embarrassing the direction we put forth in this game. The US Soccer Federation is in a very similar place as our nation. It is not in a good place and certainly plays a part in this debacle we are faced with in finding some stability. Onwards and Upwards to my fellow USMNT supporters and I wish you well.
As a Canadian fan this is what I've learned about international soccer. Expect a clown show when it comes to officiating and tournament organizing. Expect to be disrespected by every country you play against and even the ones you don't play against. Expect the worse possible conditions, accommodations, schedule, and anything else that could give you a disadvantage thats in someone else's hands. Then when you overcome all of that you get to watch youtube videos where everyone says you're still no good.
Even you Canadians don't understand the level of hate and pressure we experience, because the sabotage against the US is not just sporting- inspired, it's also political. Canadians only experience disrespect in regards to the sport. It goes way deeper for Americans. That being said, your points are still perfectly valid 👍
Always appreciate your content jake. This is unfortunately worse than missing the world cup because we were a country in absolute turmoil/transition with klinsmann and then bruce. Questioning what kinds of plauers we should allow on the squad. To now having a "stacked" roster and a golden generation just for them to fall short. Over. And over. The coddling of the modern american athlete must stop. We shouldn't care that players like pulisic and turner like gregg. Its about results. Theres no way getting grouped is acceptable on home soil. And we have beaten teams with less talent. Mexico in the world cup. Spain in 2009 come to mind. Theres 0 reason why this shouldve happened. Cant fire the players. So the coach must. Go. Accountability is a rumor to U.S soccer
Well said. Keep puttin pressure on USSF to fire and replace Gregg. They shoulda never brought him back especially when they pretended to interview others thoroughly. Seems like this goes beyond Gregg. The problem starts from the very top.
Great analysis. GGG was soft on Dest after his red card vs Trinidad. He was like “he apologized and we’re moving on.” Well, that was the root of the lack of discipline that led to Weah’s red card. The buddy manager mentality causes a lack of discipline so yea, GGG is responsible as well for Weah’s red card
USNMT needs to hire Marcelo Gallardo now! And this is coming from a Boca Jrs fan. But I must admit that Gallardo is a good coach and has everything that matters now for Team USA. He knows how to empower players and how to make them play together. Greeting from Buenos Aires.
Things can always get worse. We fired Bob Bradley, and then the program went into the outhouse and it wasn't until 2017 that we got rid of the clown that replaced Bob.
You're part of the problem if you say tripleG met expectations in '22. What are your expectations? The Netherlands were a mediocre team who tactically outwitted an arguably better US. In group stage, the US was on par with Iran. That didn't shake you? If such is your ambition, stick with GGG and the coward-bureaucrats at USSF, Im sure you'll keep beating Mexico and stay ranked top 15 by FIFA.
I’m with you on this one. I have defended GB to a fault. Very good recruiter. He just doesn’t have it on the field. We don’t need a player’s coach. Weah, Dest and McKennie prove it.
Wouldn’t give Gregg that much credit for the recruitment tbh. Those players knew their level and the chances they’d get for either England, Netherlands etc. Gregg just did his basic duties in staying in touch with them.
Jake, I feel just like you. So depressed by the world and the escape is football. Now we don't even have that. Thank goodness I'm also a France fan.....there is still some escapism.
When the Moroccan national team was eliminated from the African Cup of Nations against Benin, Herve Renard took full responsibility for the defeat on his shoulders. And Moroccans still have a lot of respect for him. The coach does not have to make excuses by criticizing his players or the refereeing publicly. In the locker room yes but not to the press.
Jake - what's the deal with McKennie, Adams, and Reyna? Are they a good midfield trio? Do they understand each other's roles and do they have good interplay together? It seems like we have 3 guys with great individual attributes but they don't combine well. Every time I see McKennie on the ball I'm hoping his tenacity and athleticism will lead to something good. I'm never thinking he's going to orchestrate a 3-pass combo that will release Pulisic down the wing for a 1v1 opportunity. A lot of pundits are saying we need to score more goals/score more often. Do we have midfielders who can do their part to create frequent scoring chances? I don't think Adams or McKennie are expected to do that at their clubs. And Reyna trains in a club environment, but doesn't play, so he certainly isn't expected to carry an offensive load. If this is our midfield trio in 2026, will we be able to score goals?
What makes you think they have great individual attributes ass opposed to merely OK? McKennie in particular is almost impossible to fit into any team in a productive manner. He's not a reliable defender, but at the same time he can't score with his feet. You don't want him as a box to box because he can't score from outside the box, and you don't want him as a six because his judgement is poor. And he's not great as a #10 because his distribution isn't great. Also he's prone to getting out of shape. Adams is the best of the three, but he's injury prone and neither fast nor strong. Plus sometimes he gets over committed and doesn't track back quick enough. And Reyna has tons of skills but the mental capacity of a 10 year old. I am resigned to the fact that at this point he will always be no more than just wasted potential. I think you are starting to understand the problem with the team when you ask, "who can do their part to create frequent scoring chances?" You really need to ask that question about the whole team. We don't have a reliable international quality #9. Both Balogun and Pulisic are players that are really only as good as the players around them. They aren't players that frequently create chances on their own. And Weah is so unreliable at finishing that he's now relegated to fullback duties for his club. He only sparkles on the USMNT because we are overall so unathletic and Weah is at least a decent athlete. Berhalter deserves to be dismissed for this performance, but a coaching change isn't going to fix the fundamental problems.
McKennie picked a crazy time to have one of his worst string of performances. If we could have played Panama over it should have been Adams Musah Reyna or Johnny.
You're obviously a nice, optimistic, guy. However, you shouldn't let that affect your evaluation of coaching. It seems like you've let your 'glass half full' mentality keep you from properly evaluating Berhalter's coaching performance until it finally jumped up and hit you with a red card you couldn't deny anymore.
Not necessarily evaluate but definitely in terms of wanting to see the positive and that will sometimes make my opinions lighter during heavy criticism
I wish at least one player from USMNT just shows some raw emotion in a post game interview showing how much they just hate and detest losing. Show that passion. Show that desire. Bring that fire. Guys like Dempsey, Jermaine Jones, Tim Howard, had that intensity and just hatred of losing that i just dont see current guys having. And i dont mean complaining to a ref. I mean, in an interview and just sheer passion that they love this game and will do everything they can to win. I just dont feel that with these guys.
Because we don't have any "winners" in the squad, except Pulisic for his UCL victory. Some of the guys won other cups but I don't care much about those. In short, most of them don't know what it's like to win anything, except the meaningless concacaf trophies. This is another problem with not having players at the top clubs in the world that actually win things of significance. Besides not having the top competitive experience, they know no one will take them seriously if they talk about hating losing. I wouldn't. So they don't bother talking about it, and they shouldn't.
On the ref not shaking Pulisic hand. As Pulisic was walking over to shake their hand he motioned to them as if to say go celebrate with the Uruguayan team. As bad as the ref was, I do not blame the referee for not wanting to shake his hand.
I was at work during the match, and it’s all I could think about. I hurried to break to check my phone…and I saw the 1-0 score line and then the 2-1 score line for the other match. I knew we were done, and I’ve been ranting since last summer that rehiring Berhalter was the worst idea. Who could even think he is the right choice is an effing idiot, because he keeps proving every window he is not the guy.
I have never commented on a TH-cam video prior to my leaving of this comment. Fantastic job! As a law student, the recent SCOTUS decisions have left me with little hope, and, like you, soccer/football is all I have to look forward to. Let’s hope we can turn this around! And great work on this video, we appreciate all that you do!
The US had a great team in the 1990s and early 2000s. We need a new coaching staff and change in direction. We now have a league ample resources that we didn’t before. No excuses! Copa 95 semifinals, 2002 WC quarterfinalist… nothing since!
@@JakeLandauin one of your recent sub stack articles: “their journalistic integrity should be considered as the level below the basement” Covered an hour into their show yesterday
Offside take: The VAR team looks at all camera angles and frames, not just the one used by the broadcast. They have a tool that draws the lines based on the dimensions of the view (the "not parallel" argument is ridiculous as this is factored in by the software) There are limitations with certain angles and quality, but because of those limitations VAR needs to consider the complete range of frames where the header may be in contact, in this case, it is likely the first frame of the header The presented "Frame" shows (1) contact with the ball, (2) the backmost US player, and (3) the foremost Uruguayan player. when a line drawn between 2 & 3 does not show any part of the Uruguayan past the line - VAR does not have a "clear and obvious" argument to challenge the call on the field. Even If the following 2/3 frames demonstrate a clear offside, it doesn't override the fact that there was at least one frame, from one camera angle that demonstrates onside. That's how "clear and obvious" works: American's can stop crying about it.
Berhalter was not going to be fired regardless of what happened at Copa America, and he won't be after this. Eric Wynalda said so a few days ago, and I think this is something we all knew deep down. Also, having slept on the results, notice that Panama scored a total of 6 goals on the group stage. The USMNT only scored 4. Leaving the US vs Panama game out of the equation because of the red card, Panama scored 4, the USMNT only 2. The USMNT, for all the possession they had against Bolivia, only managed to score 2, while Panama scored 3 against the same opponent. I think this has to be one of the key takeaways from the USMNT participation in this tournament. On the USMNT vs Panama, see that Chile held Canada to a draw despite Chile playing with 10 for most of the match, yet being the gap in individual player quality between the USMNT and Panama wider than any between Chile and Canada, the USMNT let Panama have 75% of possession and lost the match. Chile and Canada ended up fairly close in possession even when Chile were playing with 10. Finally, for all the complaints about the refereeing, which was bad, the only thing that could have changed the match against Uruguay was a yellow card against Adams that I think it shouldn't have been. The truth of the matter is that the USMNT produced an xG of 0.29 in this last match, while Uruguay produced an xG of 1.41. As for the Uruguay goal, I also thought it was offside, until I saw the lines drawn. People may complain about the technology not being the latest, just like the US was complaining about the pitch at Trinidad & Tobago in 2017 just before they were left out of the 2018 World Cup, but everyone is playing with the same technology in this tournament, and if you ask me, after seeing the review, it was goal.
Every FC pundit show agrees that GB must go, but no one thinks US Soccer will let him go.
That's what's concerning
I actually do think he’ll be fired, and if he’s not, I can’t see myself being excited about this team for a long time. I’ve been saving for years to attend the World Cup, but might stay home if he’s leading us.
@@JakeLandau I'd go to the WC to watch the other teams!
@@asnark7115 Same! I wasn't "fortunate" enough to get to see the US play in '94, but did get to see Ireland vs. Mexico and Belgium vs. Netherlands. 🎉
@@JakeLandau be prepared for the unexcitement.
@@JakeLandau This is the most cucked pathetic unamerican opinion I've seen regarding this team. What a bunch of fairweather fans these weeks have exposed
Wow, Copa found a way to make CONCACAF officiating seem not-so-bad.
If they don't fire Berhalter this week. I am done with USA soccer. I won't watch any more USA games until he is gone. And I think the players should also be shamed for their poor performance in this tournament.
Resist!!!! or worry about more important things.
I agree with you, too.
Americans think they are better at soccer than they really are. Bro you play american football.
I’ll bet you $100 they don’t have the balls to do it
There’s a back story about US soccer and Greg they aren’t telling us/fans
Why bring back someone you let go before unless there are “skeletons in the closet”
They came out ahead of the Uruguay game and said they’re sticking with him regardless if we advance or not
12:28 I saw an article this morning. They show Pulisic signaling to the referee to go celebrate with Uruguay before the Referee refused to shake Pulisic's hand.
Pulisic lost his cool. Yes he is the best US player but not a good leader.
Yeah ref was awful, but you can tell Pulisic deservedly said something negative to the ref, so not shaking his hand makes sense
@@jbrudert No one is a good team leader under GGG.
From what I saw he did that after the ref wouldn't shake his hand. Either way, if you're a ref and you can't handle that kind of stuff you need to get a new job.
@@zkeletonz001 the ref was crap, but you can’t insult the man and then expect him to shake hands with you
To paraphrase Dr. Seuss:
The time has come.
The time is now.
Just go.
Go.
GO!
I don't care how.
You can go by foot.
You can go by cow.
Gregg Berhalter, will you please go now!
Classic Suess
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I know the other guys can be pretty aggressive or passionate about their opinions (Tac, Pete, SRC) but they are intelligent and genuine fans of the sport. And speak of pessimism at times but if you watch them, they are very optimistic. They just refused to be manipulated by a federation that pisses on their shoe and tries to convince them its rain. We have all been screwed over by the USSF, especially the players, and we need to expect nothing less than a dramatic change, in the very least, the coaching and management.
Yeah, I respect them for their stances. I lost a lot of respect for the Total Soccer Show for having disdain for people who oppose Berhalter and lies about that section of fans. Honesty is needed in the American soccer landscape; I am glad this channel contributes to it. 🙂
Whatever happens to Sam from the Yank Report? He wasn't as pessimistic as the others and haven't seen anything from him in forever. Curious what he thinks of the results now
Earnest working Americans knew five years ago that when our coach was appointed on the basis of nepotism rather than merit, he was going to suck. #NotRocketScience
Most earnest working Americans are clueless.
100%. It was a bullshit hire right from jump street. The hacks from ESPN, Fox, et al that clamor for access (at cost of their dignity, the shameless twats). The USSF & USMNT media playbook was in full force for those "soccer journalists" who knew to stay on script for fear of losing access. TG for independent vloggers & podcast diehards for ringing the bell early and often. Sorry not sorry for the big media frauds who've finally seen the light after it's become fashionable.
i didnt catch the berhalter alerting his squad of the panama bolivia results and all I can do is laugh and cry at the thought of that moment
It was happening as Uruguay was setting up to kick. Saaaad times.
He was saying man-mark
The fox announcers said it as it happened.
@@mockatulol he said it during his press conference that he alerted his team the score . Get off ur knees
@@nFWAYGonope, read the news properly
Perfect thumbnail, was literally screaming at my TV when I see him trying to tell the players the other game is 1-1. WHY???????
Fr even when i found out beforehand i was like okaayy anndd lets win this game. Its too good to be true to leave it up to another team to get us through. I swear i bet Greg before the match probably told the players as long as Bolivia help out a little they will get thru.
You could argue, as the game played out that it was the referee/officiating crew that was the reason that we LOST the game - they did award Uruguay a phantom goal that was the only goal of the game. However, it was not their fault that we did not WIN the game, which was what we needed to do. The failure to score is on us, and the failure to advance is on us.
Totally agree.
the Uruguay game was incidental...it was OVER after losing to 43rd ranked Panama...i thought we went toe to toe against URU, and we got screwed over that goal allowed, but that game should NOT have mattered, it should have been a nothing burger game...but in the end, we continue to underperform against lower ranked teams, which are a staple of Berhalter's tenure...
That athletic powerhouse Iceland (population: 382,003) beat England and reached the quarterfinals of the 2016 Euros. There's absolutely no excuse for repeated U.S. failure.
Also, America is full of big athletes with good hand-eye coordination; why aren't we producing world class keepers like we used to? It should be a no-brainer.
Another Ref moment was when Adams got wrecked and received the Yellow for being wrecked. lol
I saw that "1-1" from Gregg too and the sigh of relief that resulted in the offsides goal too. That exact moment should be used as evidence to fire him.
Yes, the REF was awful. He was AWED by Uruguay as if he was a u12 player.
There were two chances with a right-foot player coming in from the left who should have shot but instead passed but none of them here Pulisic because he was stranded on the right.
This is going to be so cathartic
Hope you got what you needed broski
Sure it is
Well Jake I hate to say I told you so but...well you know how that goes.
We kept saying Berhalter was not the right person from the start. Some people gave him chance after chance and he kept proving that he was not up to the job.
Welcome aboard Jake.
Yes the world and this country is pretty fucked up right now.
Lets hope we can survive and rise above all of this madness.
I'm totally with you Jake! On the rest of it too ❤️🔥 I feel *exactly* as you do and I'm glad you said it using your full range of expression 😉
The worst betrayal for me is that over say the last 2 international windows we've seen these *glimpses* of what this team *could* be. The chemistry between Gio and Haji. Puli's individual brilliance. Ream's stone cold defensive confidence. Our fire in the midfield. But even after some of the best moments I was never able to trust that we wouldn't get embarrassed again by Greggg's incompetence.
Berhalter's superpower is blame deflection, so your choice of the term "gaslit" is perfect. He *is* a narcissist. But I could accept that if he were actually any good. He's not.
This generation... our best generation so far... will never get an opportunity like the 2026 WC again. Berhalter out!
Blame deflection is def the superpower 😂
If after 6 yrs of being our National Teams Manager there are still more questions than answers it's for him to go. Matt Crocker and Gregg both need to go
Pulisic literally yelled at the refs that they need to go party with Uruguay right before trying to shake their hands. I would refuse also
Well thankfully you're not an referee at the international level. Insanely fragile ego.
As a European, I am incredibly surprised by the fact you didn't mention any of the referee's relatives 😂
Shoutout to you, you are a true gentleman and man of football
I’m hurting, it’s sad and frustrating. Haven’t felt this bad about the USMNT since the T&T qualifier in 2017. Hoping things can be figured out well before 2026. Don’t mess this up USSF!
True. But, on the other hand, this is exactly what I felt about the team pretty much the entire period from 2011 to 2017 when the program finally collapsed. I've felt mostly good about the last six years compared to the prior period.
Berhalter for the first time in the job failed to meet the minimum required expectations. He deserves to be dismissed.
But I figure its only about 50% chance that it will get better once he's fired or resigns. There is some lucky MLS team that will pick Gregg up. But there just aren't a lot of great choices for a coach that are realistic and available right now. I don't foresee the team even having a coach until early next year if they release him now.
You said our attack was done or whatever after Balogun was subbed off, but Pepi played really well. Pepi is always very lively, creative, and direct, and he was all of those things vs. Uruguay
Greg was hired by his brother. Greg was then rehired based on criteria that he designed! American nepotism and corruption at its' finest. Par for the course.
He needed to be fired when he didn’t bring John Brooks to the WC! I’m happy people are seeing the light
I think we need to give some real props to Scally. On the whole tournament probably our 3rd or 4th best player
Get 'em Jakey. I appreciate how you are scalding them but still being pretty reasonable, makes it more impactful
JAKE COOKED
Uruguay population 3.4 mil - TWO world cup wins. US population 342 mil. Estimated total number of youth in soccer development academies in Uruguay at U14 -- 105K; for USA at U14 -- 2.4Mil. It's the quality of training, not the number of youth being trained. We need to focus on recruiting socioeconomically disadvantaged youth--we owe it to them and these youth have much more ambition/drive. MSL/USSF needs to comply with FIFA RSTP solidarity payment guidelines, so that US youth soccer development can shift from the short-term goal of extracting fees from parents to the long-term goal of actually developing youth skills/knowledge (This actually will make $$$$$$$$$ in the long term). USSF can also get a real manager for the men's team. Jurgen Klopp is out there!
Finally you have taken the red pill Jake, albeit I always do like to hear your positive take on all the shortcomings we have had with Berhalter, to hear a different point of view.
However, we also need to be able to provide positive criticism, because only from acknowledging our shortcomings, can we address them sooner and grow past them.
Please do not change with your positivity, I liken myself to that way of thinking.
Pulisic had just told thecref to go party w/the other team, but the ref needs to be respectful? Respect is earned
Jake, finally realized that ggg has been a fraud! You’ve been an apologist for Gregg now you speak up. You licked your finger and saw which way the wind was blowing and now you speak up.
Exactly.
can’t wait to show this to my brother, who is somehow still defending ggg. #Nancy2024
THANK YOU! This is exactly what I wrote on another video: "The US never had their fate in their own hands. This was demonstrated when Berhalter did the 1-1 sign. A competent coach would never have done this. You try to win YOUR game, not rely on an opponent drawing theirs so you can go through."
Yup exactly.
If Berhalter Stays. See you all in 2027 😢
I followed the team after they hired the German clown. You can manage to follow the team with Berhalter.
I've heard that he's already been fired, although a formal announcement won't be made until after the COPA. The new candidate is some hot German coaching prospect already known to the Federation:
Breg Gerhalter.
@@mickgringo1997a German..Beerholder 😅
Our team passing improved immensely starting with the Colombia game, which Tyler Adams said Gregg Berhalter drilled the team to improve after saying that the other Copa American teams were much better at passing in tight spaces
Yea, we can make short passes. Amazing. How about they work on shooting or finishing in the final 3rd. You can only win if you score more than the other team. LOL!
@@steelace1 Did you think Gregg told the team not to shoot in the final third?
@@steelace1LOL at your LOL. Quick short passes is how you play soccer and create scoring chances, plus not all the passes were short. Pepi had several chances SAVED which you probably consider a "miss." Our players are good finishers though: Pulsic, Reyna, Weah, Pepi, Balogun, Wright, Aaronson, Lletget, Mihailovic, McKennie. Only Musah is a bad finisher (so far).
@@colinreese Any shot on goal is not a miss, this is coming from a striker. I usually rate players based on work rate, creative play, and assists or goals. Musah is very bad and should never play, and I am fine with what you said, but Lletget is not good and Reyna is massively overhyped and takes up space on the field IMHO. I thought Robinson and Joe Scally were very good this tournament.
BTW Jake. I really enjoy your show. Great work
I appreciate that!
He did nothing he hasn't done and been called out for by "toxic fans" in a dozen other tournaments before this one. That's the trouble with only facing 1 or none top 20 teams in between World Cups; we've gotten worse and worse despite a gradually improving roster. None of the players fit together, or with the playing approach, especially a 4-3-3.
When the camera angle from space doesn't get a shout out you know it's serious
Additionally, if the players can’t handle a new coach, they don’t deserve to walk out on the field.
I was in the "sack Berhalter" camp until this idiot disagreed with the Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. Now, maybe I should think some more.
You’re not worried about someone who wants to be dictator for a day and has unchecked powers?
@@JakeLandau Are you a mind reader that you know this, or are you listening solely to those who oppose him? Try hearing both sides. If presidents have no protection from politically motivated lawsuits for decisions made in office, as we currently have imho, future presidents will simply not make decisions that can't be hidden, compounding our current problems.
Super off topic but are those Redwall books on your shelf? If so I dig it.
Yes they are! Good eye even with the blur lol. My favorite series as a kid when I was learning to love reading.
Someone mentioned Uruguay as an example of quality coaching and football mentality! Agree 100%! … a country of 3.5M people. 15 Copa America titles and always a contender. Mexico has similar issues as US. Being in Concacaf and used to competing with smaller countries and team doesn’t help.
What you said is on point. If I had any doubts about firing GB I don’t anymore, you’ve convinced me.
I won’t be watching US soccer any longer until GB is gone.
Jake, I don't often comment on your videos but I've been watching you, Tac, Straight Red and Pete for awhile now. I think they all have been saying for a long time what you are finally admitting. That Gregg Berhalter is the wrong guy for this program. So congratulations on finally realizing what the other guys have known to be true. But this is the last video for me, Jake. You coming after my boy Derek on Straight Red just goes to show how classless you are. This isn't the way, buddy. I hope you eventually come to your senses and get over this petty jealousy you have but for now, this is the last Landau video I'll watch. Good luck in all your endeavors.
Ok 👍
@@JakeLandauyou’re just trying to be part of that ussf circle jerk
It kinda looked like Pulisic was giving the reffing crew an earful as he walked up to them postgame. I can forgive the ref not shaking Pulisic's hand if he was actively being told he sucked or he screwed up.
I respect that you tried to give him the benefit of the doubt each time when all of us said otherwise, but I think at this point even you've had enough
HI Jake you Are Absolutely correct, Gregg Instred of improving the USA soccer team he is Promoting his friend Pulisic ,
Insightful as always. Thank you for bravely noting the corruption/nepotism of USSF among all of it.
Canada 🇨🇦 has balls my friend and heart
Jake who should be coach?
These types will never answer this question. And the loonies scream "Klopp!" "Guardiola". Nonsense.
I think the referee hand-shake snafu is mostly on Pulisic who, prior to the handshake, intimated that the referees should go celebrate with Uruguay. Agree, with everything else you said.
Hi, greetings from Colombia; I have a question; although the USMNT is not in a good moment, it is my impression that the football (soccer) fanbase have grown substantially in the US in the last 15 years; it is so? or would you say it is as small as it was in the 90s? Thanks
You seem a bit hung up on the ref not shaking Pulsiic's hand - but prior to that Christian was saying and gesturing that the officials should go celebrate with the URU team which is a petulant and childish move for a captain, so yeah, that's not going to happen. Don't get me wrong, the officiating was awful, but that response was on Pulisic, not the ref.
It is about time you have finally came to this realization that was blatantly obvious years ago.
And to be clear, that is not a criticism on you. The federation and a majority of the media have crafted a narative of "everythings great guys, there is nothing to see here" while obfuscateing the glaring deficiancies and attacking anyone who pointed them out.
Pulisic tried shaking his hand after he said that the ref should go celebrate with Uruguay so I don’t blame the ref there lol
Completely Agree with Everything you said.👍
I love it Jake. Tell ‘em!
There’s a lot of talk about Weah and the Panama game but a 7-1-6 record since returning as coach after promising a new and improved team pretty much says it all. The last minute bale out own goal against Jamaica to stay in the Gold Cup should have been a huge red flag.
The rehiring process in particular was insane and reminiscent of a lot of what the worst organizations in the NFL and NBA will do where they had some chump who's been recycled a multitude of times and the organization settled on 6 months before the process even began rather than keeping yourself open to options.
Sorry the world's been getting to you man! Ain't got much to say to be positive about cause you're absolutely not wrong and I'm impressed you were able to keep it to that cause man does it get easy to spiral. Keep your head up though, USMNT and the world as a whole can and will get better.
Not even gonna get into the refereeing on Uruguay, was a twist of a knife on top of the team not even playing up to the standard we think they can.
If Gregg's not fired we riot lol
Jesse Marsch really.... its energy, its Hope Soccer, sometimes you win a game, most of the time you lose against average teams. Jesse had its run in Europe and didnt do well, its not a model the US wants to copy.
Great show Jake. I always look forward to hearing your podcast
We don't care about your political opinion. That's not what we're here to talk about.
Big up and well said on the state of the world side comment. Soccer or Football are one of the few escapes we get from the rigors of the world and even that is in flux. Also I would add that it's not only shameful, it is embarrassing the direction we put forth in this game. The US Soccer Federation is in a very similar place as our nation. It is not in a good place and certainly plays a part in this debacle we are faced with in finding some stability. Onwards and Upwards to my fellow USMNT supporters and I wish you well.
As a Canadian fan this is what I've learned about international soccer. Expect a clown show when it comes to officiating and tournament organizing. Expect to be disrespected by every country you play against and even the ones you don't play against. Expect the worse possible conditions, accommodations, schedule, and anything else that could give you a disadvantage thats in someone else's hands. Then when you overcome all of that you get to watch youtube videos where everyone says you're still no good.
Even you Canadians don't understand the level of hate and pressure we experience, because the sabotage against the US is not just sporting- inspired, it's also political. Canadians only experience disrespect in regards to the sport. It goes way deeper for Americans.
That being said, your points are still perfectly valid 👍
So basically: “why he say fuck me for?!”
Always appreciate your content jake. This is unfortunately worse than missing the world cup because we were a country in absolute turmoil/transition with klinsmann and then bruce. Questioning what kinds of plauers we should allow on the squad. To now having a "stacked" roster and a golden generation just for them to fall short. Over. And over. The coddling of the modern american athlete must stop. We shouldn't care that players like pulisic and turner like gregg. Its about results. Theres no way getting grouped is acceptable on home soil. And we have beaten teams with less talent. Mexico in the world cup. Spain in 2009 come to mind. Theres 0 reason why this shouldve happened. Cant fire the players. So the coach must. Go. Accountability is a rumor to U.S soccer
I feel like they are both horrible in their own right and for this to happen within a decade of 2017 is so sad for us fans.
Well said. Keep puttin pressure on USSF to fire and replace Gregg. They shoulda never brought him back especially when they pretended to interview others thoroughly. Seems like this goes beyond Gregg. The problem starts from the very top.
Great analysis. GGG was soft on Dest after his red card vs Trinidad. He was like “he apologized and we’re moving on.” Well, that was the root of the lack of discipline that led to Weah’s red card. The buddy manager mentality causes a lack of discipline so yea, GGG is responsible as well for Weah’s red card
USNMT needs to hire Marcelo Gallardo now!
And this is coming from a Boca Jrs fan. But I must admit that Gallardo is a good coach and has everything that matters now for Team USA.
He knows how to empower players and how to make them play together.
Greeting from Buenos Aires.
Yes, it sucks to get grouped by a couple of second-rate teams, but if Gregg gets canned, in the big picture, it's a win for the USMNT.
Things can always get worse. We fired Bob Bradley, and then the program went into the outhouse and it wasn't until 2017 that we got rid of the clown that replaced Bob.
You're part of the problem if you say tripleG met expectations in '22. What are your expectations? The Netherlands were a mediocre team who tactically outwitted an arguably better US. In group stage, the US was on par with Iran. That didn't shake you? If such is your ambition, stick with GGG and the coward-bureaucrats at USSF, Im sure you'll keep beating Mexico and stay ranked top 15 by FIFA.
Gregg and USMNT was like watching a bunch of sled dogs being led over a cliff by a drunk sled driver.
Agree with you 100%. I was on the fence but no more; Berhalter has to go.
Yup tried as long as possible to let him prove it.
Took you long enough, but you finally came to the realization lol.
Thanks for holding the door.
The unjust Taylor Adam’s yellow when he was the one who had his foot stepped on. lol
I’m with you on this one. I have defended GB to a fault. Very good recruiter. He just doesn’t have it on the field. We don’t need a player’s coach. Weah, Dest and McKennie prove it.
Wouldn’t give Gregg that much credit for the recruitment tbh. Those players knew their level and the chances they’d get for either England, Netherlands etc.
Gregg just did his basic duties in staying in touch with them.
Weah might've cost us 3pts but Gregg cost us 1pt. Being up 1 goal, worst case we draw 1-1 due to being down a man but losing is absolutely inexcusable
Yeah didn’t make any sense. W
Jake, I feel just like you. So depressed by the world and the escape is football. Now we don't even have that. Thank goodness I'm also a France fan.....there is still some escapism.
The Federation board needs to clean house. They are responsible for the re hire process.
@12:30 pulisic did make fun of the refs right before that frame. He was telling them to go celebrate w Uruguay.
Nah he was telling them to go to the center of the pitch like they normally do after every game. You can read his lips in the video
When the Moroccan national team was eliminated from the African Cup of Nations against Benin, Herve Renard took full responsibility for the defeat on his shoulders. And Moroccans still have a lot of respect for him.
The coach does not have to make excuses by criticizing his players or the refereeing publicly. In the locker room yes but not to the press.
Jake - what's the deal with McKennie, Adams, and Reyna? Are they a good midfield trio? Do they understand each other's roles and do they have good interplay together? It seems like we have 3 guys with great individual attributes but they don't combine well. Every time I see McKennie on the ball I'm hoping his tenacity and athleticism will lead to something good. I'm never thinking he's going to orchestrate a 3-pass combo that will release Pulisic down the wing for a 1v1 opportunity. A lot of pundits are saying we need to score more goals/score more often. Do we have midfielders who can do their part to create frequent scoring chances? I don't think Adams or McKennie are expected to do that at their clubs. And Reyna trains in a club environment, but doesn't play, so he certainly isn't expected to carry an offensive load. If this is our midfield trio in 2026, will we be able to score goals?
What makes you think they have great individual attributes ass opposed to merely OK?
McKennie in particular is almost impossible to fit into any team in a productive manner. He's not a reliable defender, but at the same time he can't score with his feet. You don't want him as a box to box because he can't score from outside the box, and you don't want him as a six because his judgement is poor. And he's not great as a #10 because his distribution isn't great. Also he's prone to getting out of shape.
Adams is the best of the three, but he's injury prone and neither fast nor strong. Plus sometimes he gets over committed and doesn't track back quick enough.
And Reyna has tons of skills but the mental capacity of a 10 year old. I am resigned to the fact that at this point he will always be no more than just wasted potential.
I think you are starting to understand the problem with the team when you ask, "who can do their part to create frequent scoring chances?"
You really need to ask that question about the whole team. We don't have a reliable international quality #9. Both Balogun and Pulisic are players that are really only as good as the players around them. They aren't players that frequently create chances on their own. And Weah is so unreliable at finishing that he's now relegated to fullback duties for his club. He only sparkles on the USMNT because we are overall so unathletic and Weah is at least a decent athlete.
Berhalter deserves to be dismissed for this performance, but a coaching change isn't going to fix the fundamental problems.
McKennie picked a crazy time to have one of his worst string of performances. If we could have played Panama over it should have been Adams Musah Reyna or Johnny.
You're obviously a nice, optimistic, guy. However, you shouldn't let that affect your evaluation of coaching. It seems like you've let your 'glass half full' mentality keep you from properly evaluating Berhalter's coaching performance until it finally jumped up and hit you with a red card you couldn't deny anymore.
Not necessarily evaluate but definitely in terms of wanting to see the positive and that will sometimes make my opinions lighter during heavy criticism
I wish at least one player from USMNT just shows some raw emotion in a post game interview showing how much they just hate and detest losing. Show that passion. Show that desire. Bring that fire. Guys like Dempsey, Jermaine Jones, Tim Howard, had that intensity and just hatred of losing that i just dont see current guys having. And i dont mean complaining to a ref. I mean, in an interview and just sheer passion that they love this game and will do everything they can to win. I just dont feel that with these guys.
Because we don't have any "winners" in the squad, except Pulisic for his UCL victory. Some of the guys won other cups but I don't care much about those. In short, most of them don't know what it's like to win anything, except the meaningless concacaf trophies. This is another problem with not having players at the top clubs in the world that actually win things of significance. Besides not having the top competitive experience, they know no one will take them seriously if they talk about hating losing. I wouldn't. So they don't bother talking about it, and they shouldn't.
Well said…we are friends
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On the ref not shaking Pulisic hand. As Pulisic was walking over to shake their hand he motioned to them as if to say go celebrate with the Uruguayan team. As bad as the ref was, I do not blame the referee for not wanting to shake his hand.
Apparently Christian Pulisic told the ref to go celebrate with Uruguay so I can understand why the red didn’t shake his hamd
Great takes Jake.
I too feel the burden of the Supreme Court and MAGA and its deflating..
Supreme court made the right decision. If you disagree then make sure to charge Obama with war crimes.
That ref was a MESS!
I was at work during the match, and it’s all I could think about. I hurried to break to check my phone…and I saw the 1-0 score line and then the 2-1 score line for the other match. I knew we were done, and I’ve been ranting since last summer that rehiring Berhalter was the worst idea. Who could even think he is the right choice is an effing idiot, because he keeps proving every window he is not the guy.
I have never commented on a TH-cam video prior to my leaving of this comment. Fantastic job! As a law student, the recent SCOTUS decisions have left me with little hope, and, like you, soccer/football is all I have to look forward to. Let’s hope we can turn this around! And great work on this video, we appreciate all that you do!
damn, smart crowd here, you are the 4th+ comment on SCOTUS...
Wow, I’m honored. And thank you.
The US had a great team in the 1990s and early 2000s. We need a new coaching staff and change in direction. We now have a league ample resources that we didn’t before. No excuses! Copa 95 semifinals, 2002 WC quarterfinalist… nothing since!
Klopp and Pep sure as H ain't coming to our rescue, no way, no how. But I'd verrrrry happily take W. Nancy if he would.
Yep, nothing more to be said... OK, deep breath, US U23 at the Olympics ...
Lost me on the bashing of STraight red.
And when did I do that exactly?
@@JakeLandauin one of your recent sub stack articles:
“their journalistic integrity should be considered as the level below the basement”
Covered an hour into their show yesterday
Uruguay is on 9 and the U.S is on 24 on the world list . I see difference on the coca-cola list .but there is only one list ,the world cup list !
Watching Jessie out coach Venezuela really hits the nail on the head that we have a shit coach
Offside take:
The VAR team looks at all camera angles and frames, not just the one used by the broadcast.
They have a tool that draws the lines based on the dimensions of the view (the "not parallel" argument is ridiculous as this is factored in by the software)
There are limitations with certain angles and quality, but because of those limitations VAR needs to consider the complete range of frames where the header may be in contact, in this case, it is likely the first frame of the header
The presented "Frame" shows (1) contact with the ball, (2) the backmost US player, and (3) the foremost Uruguayan player. when a line drawn between 2 & 3 does not show any part of the Uruguayan past the line - VAR does not have a "clear and obvious" argument to challenge the call on the field. Even If the following 2/3 frames demonstrate a clear offside, it doesn't override the fact that there was at least one frame, from one camera angle that demonstrates onside.
That's how "clear and obvious" works: American's can stop crying about it.
Berhalter was not going to be fired regardless of what happened at Copa America, and he won't be after this. Eric Wynalda said so a few days ago, and I think this is something we all knew deep down. Also, having slept on the results, notice that Panama scored a total of 6 goals on the group stage. The USMNT only scored 4. Leaving the US vs Panama game out of the equation because of the red card, Panama scored 4, the USMNT only 2. The USMNT, for all the possession they had against Bolivia, only managed to score 2, while Panama scored 3 against the same opponent. I think this has to be one of the key takeaways from the USMNT participation in this tournament. On the USMNT vs Panama, see that Chile held Canada to a draw despite Chile playing with 10 for most of the match, yet being the gap in individual player quality between the USMNT and Panama wider than any between Chile and Canada, the USMNT let Panama have 75% of possession and lost the match. Chile and Canada ended up fairly close in possession even when Chile were playing with 10. Finally, for all the complaints about the refereeing, which was bad, the only thing that could have changed the match against Uruguay was a yellow card against Adams that I think it shouldn't have been. The truth of the matter is that the USMNT produced an xG of 0.29 in this last match, while Uruguay produced an xG of 1.41. As for the Uruguay goal, I also thought it was offside, until I saw the lines drawn. People may complain about the technology not being the latest, just like the US was complaining about the pitch at Trinidad & Tobago in 2017 just before they were left out of the 2018 World Cup, but everyone is playing with the same technology in this tournament, and if you ask me, after seeing the review, it was goal.
Berhalter isn't going anywhere, so what are you prepared to do about it?
As a Canadian, I am grinning rn. But I do agree that reffing was atrocious.
You should be. Happy for u.
I have nothing but respect for the Canada team. I wish our team had the fight and esprit de corps yours does.
We've gone through Gregg and we're still levels above the Igloos
Another Canadian troll. You did this before the World Cup and then embarrassed yourself. It’s bad karma dude
@@nl5703 Well with nearly 1/10th of your population, I think Canadians should be proud of what we accomplished.
It's pretty hyperbolic to say that a team should never lose to any opponent. You would make solid points if you cut that hyperbolic shit out.
Cheers. I do think it’s inexcusable.
Fire the board, they hired him twice. They are responsible for everything.