USMNT - 2026 World Cup Cycle
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If by that you mean fine in a back 3 where he's a wingback, yes I agree. But he's clueless defending. There's a reason he's getting ping ponged around Europe, most managers just have no clue what to do with him.
Anyway, good draw considering how bad the US stunk it up for long periods of time.
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No nothing about him. But I’m in the camp that’s happy as long as it’s not someone who was on the 98 US team.
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Absolutely huge get, probably the best dual national recruit that they've ever gotten. Now got to find a coach who can get the best out him, Pulisic and Reyna
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Great get. Undoubtedly the best forward in the pool as soon as the ink dried on that FIFA switch.
Honestly don’t think you need to change the front six too much. The McKennie-Adams-Musah midfield is a building block. Pulisic-Balogun-Weah should be the front three (unless you want to try him at fullback). Reyna better off the bench.
The defense is still terrible but hopefully the next manager they hire can help mitigate that a bit, but boxing off 2/3 of the pitch is hard to complain about
Honestly don’t think you need to change the front six too much. The McKennie-Adams-Musah midfield is a building block. Pulisic-Balogun-Weah should be the front three (unless you want to try him at fullback). Reyna better off the bench.
The defense is still terrible but hopefully the next manager they hire can help mitigate that a bit, but boxing off 2/3 of the pitch is hard to complain about
Folarin Balogun picks USMNT over England, and instantly becomes a top U.S. striker
Balogun was eligible to represent three countries. He picked the U.S. after a highly publicized recruiting battle.
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The defense was better before Miles got hurt but now who knows if he'll recover. Chris Richards, McKenzie, Scally, Reynolds should always be in the squad.
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Yeah I mean that was a very bad injury for Miles. I like Richards but he just isn’t getting enough burn at Palace, and he’s got a habit of getting banged up too. I think McKenzie needs a better move. The guy that I actually like right now that no one is talking about is Trusty. I’d be getting him in asap. Believe he just got player of the season at Birmingham. Left footed too. He will probably get a PL loan next season and would be curious how he does.
But the defense is simply not a strength. Looking at the World Cup roster, neither Ream nor Zimmerman should be competing internationally again (albeit for different reasons). Aaron Long needs to be launched into space. I guess you could stick with CCV but ugh. And guys like Yedlin/Moore need to get phased out too. There is major construction to do there.
Midfield and attack are kind of settled in that you know how your core guys are and the fringe guys will be competing for 2 or 3 spots instead or 4 or 5. That helps a lot
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I will say also we got really lucky that it just so happened he was eligible for these three specific countries. If he chose England or Nigeria he might never play for them. A cap for England alone wouldn't justify him picking England. He's not going to get in the team.
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At some point in the near future, they will likely need some changes up front. Kane isn't going to play forever. I don't know who they go with (I would guess Rashford for the time) but he's 21. He could see a way into team at some point in the next cycle. There are a good number of young players in and around his ability, but he could make a leap.
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Strong rumors of an October friendly with Germany in Hartford. It has been a while since US has played in CT.
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Well I didn't see us changing coaches right before 2 tournaments. Can't say I blame Hudson for taking another gig when he wasn't likely to get the job full time.
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They need to hurry up and get Marsch, or if he doesn't want it, get someone else. They need someone to set the plan going forward.
