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Well, his brother hired him and his ex teammates are in control, so…..
He started 7 MLS guys. 7. Seven.Embarrassing. Not one player has given 100%. Just jogging around like they’ve already qualified. This game was a disaster from the start. Why we aren’t playing our strongest 11 is beyond me. Absolutely frustrating to watch especially when our players looked like they couldn’t be bothered I really don’t think anything has changed since our last go.
I just don’t get how you don’t have Miles Robinson, Tyler Adams, Aaronson, Pepi starting. If you want to experiment do it in the gold cup and in other internationals matches that don’t matter. This is trying qualify for a tournament that is the sole reason we have national teams. Even if we do qualify, he probably pull this in the group stage thinking he some mastermind. Uhhh so frustrated and mad.He started 7 MLS guys. 7. Seven.
Fire Him Now.
I don't even think the first half against Jamaica was that great. In 5 games the US has played 2 good halves (2nd vs. Honduras and 2nd vs. Jamaica). That consistent level of shit play is not down to just intensity and work rate, it is down to coaching ineptitude that makes Jurgen look like Pep. The fact remains that Berhalter was a .500 MLS coach who never won a damn thing and only got the job because his brother was doing the hiring.i don't think it's the issue of starting guys in the MLS....the issue is the guys who are starting that didn't put in the work like and play with the same level of intensity and work rate you saw against Jamaica
no chance you can play close to the same guys 3 times over 9 days so there was going to be squad rotation...IMO, this is their opportunity to show they belong in the squad and some of them were just shit and blew their chances.
I don't even think the first half against Jamaica was that great. In 5 games the US has played 2 good halves (2nd vs. Honduras and 2nd vs. Jamaica). That consistent level of shit play is not down to just intensity and work rate, it is down to coaching ineptitude that makes Jurgen look like Pep. The fact remains that Berhalter was a .500 MLS coach who never won a damn thing and only got the job because his brother was doing the hiring.
His substitutions last night were so bad I don't even know where to begin. Not just who came on/off, but what happened to our play as a result of those changes. He has no idea what he is doing. I would take Jurgen Back. Hell I would take Arena back.
Last night was worse than Couva, as the US was not outplayed badly in T&T. Hell, both goals T&T scored were complete flukes while Panama was the far better team last night. Last night was a demonstration of what happens when a coach mixes arrogance with an audacious lack of skill. We are halfway through qualifying and he is still tinkering with formations and lineups. He still leans on his "experienced" MLS guys on the road, as if being old and playing in an inferior league makes one more capable of performing on the road. It's the same thing Arena did, but at least Arena had a consistent, albeit very basic, game plan. The players now look confused about their roles in addition to being unable to fill them.wooo....not sure i'd go quite that far but yes Berhalter is out of his depth and he's over thinking things IMO simply due to his inexperience. Should have played the stronger team on the road to earn a point at least and mix the talent level at home where you have the backing of the home fans to push you when you are tired or struggling.
Hypothetically right now. Unfortunately they are being managed by someone from the aluminum generation.Wait when did the USA have a golden generation ?
Who are these golden generation players ? I am genuinely interested. Pulisic and McKinnie are quality players but I’m not even sure they’re on the level of Bradley, Dempsey or Donovan. Perhaps they will be though.Hypothetically right now. Unfortunately they are being managed by someone from the aluminum generation.
Michael Bradley is bang average relative to McKennie, I've watched both extensively for club (especially when the former was at Roma) and country. If Pulisic didn't get injured so often he would comfortably be on his way to surpassing the others. Of course it would take multiple seasons for Pulisic to establish that officially of course but in terms of ability and desire I would take him over Donovan at least.Who are these golden generation players ? I am genuinely interested. Pulisic and McKinnie are quality players but I’m not even sure they’re on the level of Bradley, Dempsey or Donovan. Perhaps they will be though.
1. Adams is the best player the US has ever produced in my opinion . He is the Bundesliga Kante and my dream signing for Utd.Who are these golden generation players ? I am genuinely interested. Pulisic and McKinnie are quality players but I’m not even sure they’re on the level of Bradley, Dempsey or Donovan. Perhaps they will be though.
Ya I've really liked the midfield 3 today, they should be the first 3 names on the team sheet. All 3 cover so much ground and McKennie and Musah function well as 8s. It's nice to have some depth on the wings finally also with both Reyna and Pulisic being absent.1. Adams is the best player the US has ever produced in my opinion . He is the Bundesliga Kante and my dream signing for Utd.
2. Dest is starting as Barca’s right back. In contention already with Dolo as our best RB ever.
3. Gio Reyna could overtake Adam’s in the next year. Started at Dortmund as an 18 year old.
4. Richards/Weah/Musah/Aaronson/Robinson(x2)/Richards are all under 23 and all have the potential to be amongst the best we have ever produced at their position.
Berhalter got 10/11 right, but because he is a fecking idiot he swapped in Steffen for Turner which led to the goal because Steffen is just not good and never, ever, plays for city.Ya I've really liked the midfield 3 today, they should be the first 3 names on the team sheet. All 3 cover so much ground and McKennie and Musah function well as 8s. It's nice to have some depth on the wings finally also with both Reyna and Pulisic being absent.
agreed. That goal, for me, is on Steffens. Starting with the header and moving to his non save of the shot. Turner does not allow that goal.We look so much better on the pitch than CR and yet 1-1. We may open this up in the second half but at some point we have to start waking up in the first half.
Ya can't stand Berhalter as stated previously but it may not matter in terms of qualifying if this group + Reyna/Pulisic play together more over time, the talent is that good.Berhalter got 10/11 right, but because he is a fecking idiot he swapped in Steffen for Turner which led to the goal because Steffen is just not good and never, ever, plays for city.
cuz Berhter loves him from their time at Columbus. It has nothing to do with talent or competition. feck Berhalter.Unless Turner is injured, whytf is he nit on the pitch? We dont need to rotate goalies ffs!
I honestly think if that happened in the PL VAR would have overturned it. There was an offside player that obstructed Steffen's view.agreed. That goal, for me, is on Steffens. Starting with the header and moving to his non save of the shot. Turner does not allow that goal.
i thought so too at first, but Dest (not his fault) kept him on.I honestly think if that happened in the PL VAR would have overturned it. There was an offside player that obstructed Steffen's view.
Harsh on Bradley IMO. Reyna does look exciting but it’s early days and pure potential at this point. Dest seems another winger turned fullback who is severely lacking defensively. Seems the same hype train around US Soccer has just been ratcheted up a notch or two.Michael Bradley is bang average relative to McKennie, I've watched both extensively for club (especially when the former was at Roma) and country. If Pulisic didn't get injured so often he would comfortably be on his way to surpassing the others. Of course it would take multiple seasons for Pulisic to establish that officially of course but in terms of ability and desire I would take him over Donovan at least.
The likes of Dest, Gio Reyna and others are also far superior to what was found previously.
Again it’s all potential at this point aside from Adams who I don’t rate nearly as highly as you do obviously and I doubt many others do. See my comments re Dest above. Golden generation is a reach to put it nicely.1. Adams is the best player the US has ever produced in my opinion . He is the Bundesliga Kante and my dream signing for Utd.
2. Dest is starting as Barca’s right back. In contention already with Dolo as our best RB ever.
3. Gio Reyna could overtake Adam’s in the next year. Started at Dortmund as an 18 year old.
4. Richards/Weah/Musah/Aaronson/Robinson(x2)/Richards are all under 23 and all have the potential to be amongst the best we have ever produced at their position.
I watch Adams’s every week at RBL and I am 100% convinced he will be, if not now, a world class DM in 12 months. Also, that is harsh on Dest. He has shut down Davies, except for one miss kick, the two times they went head to head.Harsh on Bradley IMO. Reyna does look exciting but it’s early days and pure potential at this point. Dest seems another winger turned fullback who is severely lacking defensively. Seems the same hype train around US Soccer has just been ratcheted up a notch or two.
Again it’s all potential at this point aside from Adams who I don’t rate nearly as highly as you do obviously and I doubt many others do. See my comments re Dest above. Golden generation is a reach to put it nicely.
In terms of the number of players at top European clubs and the youthful age at which this was acheived, no previous generation has come close to the current one. Obviously no one is saying golden generation like the current Belgium one at this time, only time will tell how much this group will achieve.Harsh on Bradley IMO. Reyna does look exciting but it’s early days and pure potential at this point. Dest seems another winger turned fullback who is severely lacking defensively. Seems the same hype train around US Soccer has just been ratcheted up a notch or two.
Again it’s all potential at this point aside from Adams who I don’t rate nearly as highly as you do obviously and I doubt many others do. See my comments re Dest above. Golden generation is a reach to put it nicely.