Absolute madness that this ended 1-0

And now a goal!

Really interested by the #usmnt defensive base shape…quasi Christmas tree?

Paying #uswnt homage today

1) This cover is old enough to drink
2) Of the other countries on the cover, only Italy advanced from the group stage

Yes, I’m rooting for chaos next summer #usmnt

Thankfully(?), it’s not just us…and dismissing a kid at 10 or 11 because of physicality is wild

Excellent article...two things jumped out:
1) Crazy how thin the opportunity margins are, even in a developed soccer nation
2) A refreshing perspective on youth development

A "State of the USMNT pool" view: here's % of minutes played by ClubELO score this season across the Big 5 + Eng Champ.

1) Adams, Richards, Weah, Musah, McKennie, Pulisic, and Cardoso with decent minutes on good teams.
2) Robinson (!), Aaronson, Scally, and McKenzie with tons of playing time.

Good example of what @scuffed.bsky.social mentioned about Musah leveling up. Tracks back, casually dribbles a guy, progresses, connects - love it

Loved the awareness from Luna here to make a penetrating run as soon as McGlynn received the ball.

Nothing came from this run, but hope we see this combo again in the Gold Cup #usmnt

This was great, too - identify an opportunity and believe in players to execute

I think one of the most interesting USMNT decisions over the next year is how Pochettino ultimately plays Musah…

Is he the ball-carrying central mid who needs some defensive cover and passing help?

Or is he the wide midfielder who needs additional attack on his wing (and can Dest solve this?)

Somewhere, Mike Petke is wincing at this defensive shape

Guys, awareness!

McClaren reactions will be an absolute gift this cycle

Timeless