USMNT - ‘23 and beyond

Id consider keeping it at a 1 goal loss a decent outcome if its at least competetive through the match. Im not talking about it being 3-0, brazil subbing off their entire 11 and getting 2 classic Berhalter era goals to make the score line look completely opposite of what actually happened.

I just dont see this ending well. GGG just doesnt adapt. We will play out of the back and we will get hammered. He wont play Gio high. To me, we should play for the counters. Sit back, let them have possession, then get the ball to Gio and let him find Balogun in transition. This match is set up for Balogun to show Berhalter how to use him....because GGG doesnt see a different between Balo, Sargent and Pepe. Send in the aimless crosses.

But ultimately, I think this is going to be a 3-1, 4-1 type of game.

If it ends up a 3 or 4 to 1 loss, he already used the "didn't respect opponent " trope. ( which btw is an indictment of the coach duh).
What's next?

And agreed on Gio. He needs to be forward and free to do what he does best. Gio is hemmed into this defensive role that is restricting his play. He so worried of leaving his area, he plays tentatively instead of taking players on.