Jesse Marsch Explains How A Weakened Jamaica Made USA Look AVERAGE
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What needs to change for the US vs Mexico?
Just don’t let Jesse be the next coach. He questioned Gio even being in the squad.
3 initials for a start. And they’re all the same letter.
You cant get a strong team if youre always playing D level competition and some friendlies against better teams on an 80% paced friendly.
The Mexico game will be way more open & will suit the US better than when they have to try to break a low block. Dest will be back, which will change things as well. Low block or not, Balogun should only be on the field if the plan is to get him the ball through the middle. That means always having Gio on the field at the same time, or possibly having McKennie further up to play him in. If GGG wants to just keep sending in crosses, he has two other 9s here and 2 or 3 more not in this camp who are way better for that.
Ugh Jesse sucks slightly less than berhalter. I really hope he doesn’t get the job after Mr. “Our fullbacks are our super power”finally leaves.
Poor Jamaica, they played so well for so long, but ran out of energy in extra time.. just hold on for 5 more seconds..
The first decent take on the Jamaican goal, Scally was put in a no win situation. Where were the centerbacks on that goal, Scally moved to center to cover for them. He did well to even get to the back post and no is out jumping a guy with a 5 yard run, when they are flat footed. Plus an international level keeper stops the shot
The rest of the guys in the back were just standing around :/
The ball goes to the far post, his job is to man the far post. He watches his mark move to top of box and fails to mark the man running into the box. It’s called zonal marking. He sees the run late and doesn’t put a body on the guy. It was an excellent set piece and it’s set up to beat the man at the far post. Center backs did their job, Jesse
Joe Scally has proved over and over that HE is a no win situation. Why is he still on this squad??
Same, same. The same thing that has happened for 5 years under GGG and will continue to happen vs lesser opponents. Everyone knew exactly what Jamaica would do and this team continues to pound its head against the wall side passing outside the box, lobbing hopeful crosses to no one. Beyond me why when opportunities present themselves, Jamaica turns over the ball, we don't bust the other way before they are settled??? Nope, settle for basic possession, predictable pattern of play... side, back passes, walk it up. In a region we see it all the time, there's been ZERO progression in this aspect of our game for years. That is managing.
The coach should be under pressure. He knew Jamaica’s game plan and waited until late to press. He should of done the pep move from the start seven attackers
After watching all of AC Milan's games Pulisic is used to playing with top class technical players like Reinders, Bennacer, Lotus-Cheek, Leao, Giraud and Theo Hernandez, who can all combine well with quick creative passes, one-twos etc.
Last night it was clear to see in the first half that his teammates didn't have that ability whatsoever. Even Westin hardly made any quick combinations with Christian.
It was all too slow and pedestrian so that when the pass would reach Pulisic it was already read by the Jamaicans, who double teamed him.
Pulisic gets criticized by "trying to do too much", so often. However, like Jesse said : I am glad he did try to get something together, because some teammates could not even get easy passes on target and were too scared to play a creative pass.
Only Gio really has that capability on par with Christian and Pulisic needs Gio as a 10 so badly!!
Totally agree with this. Pulisic can't use his pace to run in behind when no one is there to make the pass. Gio is that guy.
I disagree. Pulisic has carried this team on his back a number of times against great competition. The problem is that in some games for usmnt, he just disappears.
Amen. That’s a perfect assessment. Yunis may also be the only other player who can match his pace.
Exactly Jessie! A lot has been said about coaching at a club level vs national team level. Don’t think Greg got the memo
It was a frustrating watch to be fair, a Jamaican second team were able to completely shut down any semblance of attack for 90 plus minutes. A lucky bounce kept us a float. While of course I am happy that we were able to come out on top in Extra Time, we should not allow that win to hide our seemingly continual lack of goal scoring. With the talent we have up front on this US team, something needs to change tactically.
fair, accurate - what is this sort of statement doing on the internet????
I think fans underestimate how difficult it is to breakdown a low block with athletic players like Jamaica. Even without Jamaicas best players it doesn’t matter because the strategy they used is not meant for skilled players it’s meant to absorb pressure and disrupt play with small fouls and then maybe catch the other team on a break.
@@LJ_S1K In no way am I trying to portend that Jamaica did not play well, I thought they played exceptionally well. The low block, is of course difficult to break down, hence why it is so widely used to mitigate against attacking expression on the pitch. With that said though, the US team lacked imagination and creativity for much of the game. Yes, this is something that Gio brought to the game when he was subbed on, but my point remains the same. This is a game that should be won easily with the talent gap between the two sides, and frankly it should not matter if Jamaica plays a low block or not. The team should have prepared tactical solutions to penetrate a low block, and they appeared to be out of their depth for 90 minutes.
@@taucross1157 I agree and disagree. I think tactically the USA had ideas, but the players on the pitch couldn’t execute. So many simple passes were under hit or off their mark especially in first half. The defensive mistake in the beginning that led to Jamaica’s goal was the worse thing that could have happened. As you know once a team that plays in a low block gets a lead they are even more difficult to break down because now they do not even need to look for a counter they will just stay compact and hold for the 1-0 win. Once the US subbed in Gio and Tyler in the midfield things improved a lot. Once the US tied Jamaica was done because now Jamaica had to either play for the tie and stay compact or get out of their defensive shape to try and win. By extra time we all saw that USA were the better team.
@@LJ_S1K Appreciate the back and forth. I do agree with pretty much everything you are stating, and the early goal did make it much easier for Jamaica to “kill the game” so to speak. I guess what it all comes down to is expectations. I simply expect more from the resources and players we have available than what they showed last night. It is just tough for me to accept that an early goal concession and an opponents low block system excuse the performance we all witnessed. It just felt like the US were searching for answers, and against a team we should be handling easily in almost all circumstances, is very concerning.
2 beautiful blokes having a lovely conversation...can't ask for more 🥰also Jesse is blushing in the end there! Rog and his beautiful enchanting words doing its magic!!!
If all 3 strikers are healthy, I’m taking Sargent to see what he can do. In form playing well and fits in to the playing style (like pepi). Good in the air, good finishing, mix of size and speed, good holdup play and passing. Love watching him play.
Let Marsh coach the team. He’d be so much better
No he wouldn't. He wouldn't have even called Gio up and that's the most important key to this team.
@@wizarddragon ok, gregg 😂
It was best under BJ tbh. Out of the most recent three (berhalter, marsh and Callahan) you could see that Bj let the players be “more themselves” when they play. Sometimes when a team is I intelligent enough at an individual level may lead to good group decisions
Jesse is the same breed of systems guy Greg is. Press, press, press. Gio wouldn’t fit. He’s a tactical dunce. His rah rah and blathering gets tiring. BJ put good combinations on the field and training obviously was about getting them to find a team flow. Who are our best guys, what makes them good, how can we get them to gel. You can see what a team works on when you watch them play. I’m not sure what GGG works on but getting guys to move and combine doesn’t seem to be a priority.
For me, it looked like we were seeing a manager who never once contemplated, “Ok. How will we approach conceding an early goal?”. He has proven himself, time it again, to be a one track mind, bereft of creativity and tactical flexibility until absolutely positively forced to try something different. His coaching style is 75 seconds of missionary position, no eye contact, and having never encountered it, a suspicious disbelief in the GGG-spot.
Only an American Would called a Own Goal With the Ref Giving The Two extra Minutes Dig Deep!!!!!!!!!
Jamaicas performance looked a lot like the old US, be solid, fight for everything and hope to nick on cou ter or set piece
The only time the USMNT was fun to watch was when Berhalter was not in charge. Let that sink in and then we rehire him. Why? just why. And obviously America just doesn’t care, since about 5k people showed up embarrassing
We were average, and guess what: Jesse Marsch knows average! Finally, something he's qualified to speak on.
Jesse answered the question of Berhalter commenting on Jesse's comments about Gio perfectly... 🤣 hah what a sentence! But Greggy isn't subtle enough to get it... if he listened 🤣
Jamaica deserved to win!!!! Us(no pun intended) was like the person who in the group project, did nothing, and still got a good grade because of the other group members.
There is NO advertising for soccer in the U.S. so I’m not surprised the stadium was empty
The greatest lie the Spanish national team did with Tiki Taka was convincing people that it wasn't a tactical way of walking the ball into the back of the net. Stop playing like Xavi and Iniesta are in your midfield.
Gregg if you listening I do want your job 😂 hilarious
The US players are used to nice pitches. That field was torn up with the grass cut very short. It's like playing on smooth but broken up concrete. That made it difficult to make first time passes which are essential against a bunkering team.
If Marsch was such a great coach/tactician he’d have gotten another job by now. I’m no fan of GGG but I lost a lot of respect for Jesse after reading between the lines here.
I think because their performance was not what they wanted either I bet that motivates them in this final and they do better.
Haha I agree with Jesse on this particular point… but how is saying that the USMNT system is too complicated, not a criticism of Gregg?
Just man up and say it or don’t say anything.
Funny the criticism of Jesse...nothing he says here is crazy, and he still knows 1000x more than 99% of us do. And his success or failure at Leeds doesn't have a bearing on him ability to commentate.
What about his failure at Lepzig? Toronto? Hell, he was hardly successful at NYRB; never won anything with them. The only thing he’s ever won is a Austrian Bundesliga with Salzburg. Which, a blind person would be able to do. Oh, not even mentioning he had the likes of: Haaland, Minamao, and several other very good players.
@@Phogadacbiet and yet, he still knows more than we do. Come on.
@@prowlingthepeachstate4482 so he’s immune from criticism? Just because he’s a professional manager doesn’t mean a thing if he was bad at it.
It’s clear that he’s a professional manager. It’s also clear to see that there are other managers who are better
@@Phogadacbiet My comment stands. It's just funny to hear criticism from people who clearly don't know much.
@@prowlingthepeachstate4482 lmaooo, your argument is, “Only managers can talk” is the dumbest argument I’ve ever heard.
Great interview with Jesse.
I've been a longstanding admirer of what he and Ali Curtis did transforming Red Bull NY a decade ago.
Interestingly, I think Marsch makes a far better national team manager while Gregg would make a far better club manager.
Jimmy V mentioned 🐺🐺🐺🐺 survive and advance! Go Pack!
What would it take for our boy to get the job before the wc at home? usa soccer politics are almost as bad as our real politics
Out with Greg and in with Jesse!
Jesse is not much better, dude wanted to leave Gio off the roster....
BERHALTER OUT! MARSCH IN!
Back in the day Chelsea was THE star studded team in the EPL but couldn't win the Premiership to save their lives.
Thats the thing though Jesse nobody on the media at least main stream stuff he sees ever criticizes him, they hold their tongue USSF and GGG have no problem taking press privileges away so people watch it I feel like things turned a little after that game
Jesse is campaigning to be the World Cup coach … I agree we need a new coach! Pep please
“With me, if you’re trying these nifty balls in tight spaces (to break the low block), and even if you lose it, you can counter press. With a low block, this is as effective as the possession tactics because the opponent relaxes”
Jesse, why didn’t this work at Leeds? Again, previous comment I made, Leeds got figured out so quickly because this was Jesse’s whole philosophy. Press/counter press. Okay, cool. What happens when said counter press is easy to unlock because you commit so many men to this press, all across the pitch, so there’s whole for a long diagonal to be played? This style of play works, when there’s cohesion to the press. In Jesse’s world, when we’re in possession against the low block, meaning we likely have at least 6, up to 8 men forward, most of the team will converge on the opponent. Literally, you could have someone on the opposite wing just run straight, and the player with the ball could hoof it up to them. Since we’re committing so many men forward, in possession, our tactical shape is all out of sorts, and you’re relying on your CBs to converge. Oh, wait, now the other winger makes a run on the opposite side, and the winger switches play back to him? 1v1.
Again, Leeds got found out very quickly. And, it’s specifically because Jesse cannot see obvious flaws in his system, and refused to change.
Excellent summary of what went wrong at Leeds - tectical inflexibility that was figured out quickly by opponents. Also, his teams did look halfway decent against bigger clubs that didn't bunker (Liverpool, Chelsea, Man U), but against teams that played a mid or low block his tactics were completely ineffective. So if Jesse did this with USMNT, we'd look great losing to Brazil 3-2, and look awful losing to Bolivia 1-0.
The issue at Leeds wasn't scoring goals it was the rest defense and the goalkeeper who exacerbated many of the problems with a narrow, direct, heavy press system. Admittedly getting Rasmus was a mistake by Jesse and that contributed to the problem.
Narrow, direct, press dependent systems do work in the top 5 league in Europe, but Jessie didn't know how to adapt to a very poor defense which was constantly exposed by his tactics.
Those issues wouldn't arise as much with the USMNT.
The midfield and back 4 is much better than Leeds had at its disposal
And his emphasis on counter-press as a tactical answer (minute 23) proves he's learned nothing by his experience at Leeds.
@@jamesbaurus5928Klopp? Arteta? Pep?
Yeah, all of these guys employ a very effective pressing system, but they also have players they bought specifically to fit that system. And, those were expensive players too.
Saying it works because City can buy players is another scathing indictment of Marsch. If you don’t have the funds to build the roster your way, you adjust. Marsch never did.
Did you watch leeds? Like at all.
seeing the reaction of the cbs crew for the late equalizer and Jesse looked very upset… bad mentality
That was hilarious. Clint: Get up, Jesse!!
Why do I hear homelander when jesse says perfect...
If only Leeds didn’t win that game against Liverpool Jesse would have been fired before the world cup and Leeds chances of staying up would have increased tenfold
We need Klopp.
Not happening lmao
We all know that GGG tactics are wrong for the team. The evidence is all over the past four years. Instead of highlighting their strengths, they struggle to win against lower skilled teams. We need a coach with the talent to match our players. Doing the same thing over and over again isn't working.
Crocker doing for the USMNT what he did for Southampton.
Crocker is a poor choice for sporting director abd his rehiring Berhalter was a terrible decision.
Berhalter and Crocker need to go. If we had to qualify for 2026 with Bethalter, we wouldn’t make it.
Pulisic should not be involved in the coach hiring process. Immediate red flag when Cricket came in!
Go get Klopp!
What gives Marsch any confidence that USMNT wins 2-0? USMNT loses 2-0. It will be a home game atmosphere for Mexico and USMNT playing with zero attacking ideas. Dest and back line will definitely get caught out by Mexico counter.
Anybody but Gregggggg
Pepi>Balo
USMNT fans think we could have any coach in the world. Yes, there are probably better coaches than Gregg. Are there better coaches we could actually get? I don't think so. I like Marsch too, but he's probably a lateral move. The fact of the matter is, the best coaches don't want to coach internationally. Gregg has hit every reasonable metric. Does he sometimes make questionable choices or fail to get the absolute best out of the team? Yes. But there's not a single commenter on the world wide web who doesn't do the same in their own fields of work.
What are you talking about. Top coaches have coached international, and top coaches have said they want coach international.
We don't even have a top 5 coach in Concacaf. We're not expecting Pep or Klopp here. What a ridiculous take.
Who then? And be realistic.
@andreww1439 Berhalter's tactically dog shit. Very easy bar to clear. Incredibly naive of you to believe USSF doesn't have the resources to find a better coach, when the bankrupt Jamaican federation can do it. Could add 50 more names if I wanted.
BJ Callaghan
Mirel Rădoi
Patrick Vierra
Christoph Daum
David Wagner
Grant McCann
Nigel Adkins
Hein Vanhaezebrouck
Pellegrino Matarazo
Paolo Vanoli
Bruno Pinheiro
Lucien Favre
Bruno Génésio
Fatih Terim
Bruno Labbadia
Ron Jans
A lateral move at this point would be better, it’s the same thing from a different voice with a different result.
Jessie would've won that match 8-5
We needed a goal in final 20 minutes and the movement by the strikers and wingers was pathetic. It was 4 dudes standing in box no movement and low quality crosses whipped in aimlessly. No idea how to attack. Terrible to watch and Berhalter inspires no one. US Federation and their media shills tell us this is a golden generation (Not true BTW) and they support the golden generation with a coach that literally no other club or country would hire because he’s cheap. Way to support golden generation US Federation and squander both a COpA America and World Cup on American soil. No vision no plan pretty much sums up US Soccer. We will never compete because neither the domestic league or US Federation actually care.
“You had things kinda freestyling and trying things all over the pitch. Timothy Weah on the left, Mckennie on the back line playing long balls, and you lose the overall structure of what the coach wanted.”
Wow. Jesse, I mean this sincerely, have you ever heard of wingers swapping sides? Have you ever heard of midfielders dropping deeper to get the ball? These are tactics. I mean, Weah, bar none, has the best long shot ability in the entire US player pool. Having him swap to the left, so he can cut onto his right boot and shoot from distance, is absolutely a tactic. I am not privy to being on the sideline, so idk if GGG was calling for that. However, if GGG did call for that, and for Jesse to say it’s “Freestyling” or “Losing structure” is nuts.
this guys is the official Karen of Men in Blazers comment section.
@@hustlecrowe9440call it a Karen. Call it listening, and giving my thoughts. Either way, my points all still stand, and I’d welcome a discussion on any of the merits.
@@hustlecrowe9440call it being a Karen. Call it trying to engage in substantive points that Marsch is saying. You’re more than welcome to actually contribute something of substance.
Did you not watch the game.
@@user-pi4ih8rl2xany actual insight? I literally said that those things during the match could be tactical adjustments to create overloads. Did you even read my comment?
Reyna as attacking mid that will keep Mexicos midfield busy and if Puli comes in centrally as well its gonna be foul city and open up for Balogun, Weah and later Wright as a sub
A few days ago this genius suggested to Conrad that Gio Reyna didn't deserve his call-ups. At halftime he then reveals that Reyna should be on the pitch! Enough of Jesse Marsch please. We can do much better.
Reyna hadn't played much at Forest. It was a fair assessment. Reyna just finally pulled his own head out of his butt and put forth some effort. No one to blame but Reyna for Reyna's problems
@@michaelvincent7115 Ah, another amateur psychologist and body language expert weighs in. Take a note, child: Form is temporary; class is permanent. Now hush.
Fire Bergholter but do not hire this guy! Why can we not get a real coach?
Bad coaching
Berhalter sucks, but Jessie wouldn’t be much better. Listen to the ridiculous things he’s been saying.
Did you see Greg toke shot at Jesse in post conference last night
You suck
They’re two idiots arguing with each other
Such a hot take. Did you think of that all by your little self?
Ladies let’s all be friends, we are taking are anger out on each other when really we are pissed at US Soccer for accepting this mediocrity.
Berthalter is not the right coach!!!!
Lost respect for Marsch when he didn't make his bed before being on this interview.
Jesse we don't want you either. We want mourihno
No we dont. Stupid comments like this is why people think American fans are idiots. You don't know ball, you know names.
Speak for yourself -- no way do I want Mourinho. He is awful at this point.
Stop it. No.
Are you kidding me! Who is this guy to take a dig at Jurgen Klopp. Not even in the same league by a million miles.
Live commenting while watching because Marsch seems like he’s gotten awful full of himself on the unemployment line
“You prepare months for these two matches”
Uhhh, the team literally just got here this week. What are you talking about? You think “preparing” with your club team = preparing for the national team? That’s just incorrect.
He was asked about the coach’s perspective and the coaching staff do get to prepare for months. I assume they aren’t just sitting on their hands between international windows … weird shot to take
Surprised it was a 5-4-1 when they normally play a 4-4-2? Really??? They were missing 5 starters of which 3 were arguably their best 3 and you are surprised that they changed formation? Jesse, lay off the hooch.
@@donnchadonny5133sure, he was asked about the manager perspective, but then he literally says, “Think about this if you’re the national team.” That’s an all encompassing statement. He very easily could have said, you’re a coaching staff, and you prepare months. He’s absolutely throwing out that GGG didn’t properly prep the players, which, again, they got here on Monday? Tuesday? How much prep are you actually expecting to have, regardless if the manager/staff had months to prep.
Q: how would you feel, on the coaching sideline, when the final whistle blew? Relieved, shocked, or proud?
A: you feel all those emotions. You prepare months for these matches, are excited to get your team together, but then get punched right at the start and the performance isn’t what you would have hoped for and talked about in preparation. But then you have to adjust to win on the day. After the game, the staff should look back at the positives and what needs to improve.
I’m paraphrasing above. On my reading, the answer he gives is from the coach’s perspective (not the players) and it really isn’t that controversial, but I get how you got lost. Ideally, he would have said “the coaching staff of the national team,” not just “the national team,” in that one sentence (but in live conversation you should expect imperfections). Context and reading comprehension solves the problem.
The criticism that Jesse (and the USMNT) should not have been surprised by Jamaica’s 5-4-1 is valid, but I still think this criticism is just not listening well.
Also he basically just says “you feel all of the listed emotions, and will need to go back and examine the positives and the negatives” with a lot more words. I don’t see him throwing anyone under the bus in this answer, the more substantial remarks come later (like talking about Tillman, Adams, Gio, and the improvements in performance levels and organization as subs came on).
"Like" this comment if you want Jesse Marsch as our next USMNT manager.
THE GUY THAT SAID HE WANTS AARON LONG TO COME BACK TO THE NATIONAL TEAM? BUG OFF