USMNT - ‘23 and beyond

Maaaaaaaan if it wasnt clear how big the talent drop is from A to B team, then you arent paying attention. Couple that with what looked to be some tired players, and no goal scoring threat- there you have it.

I know Josh started and i dont think he had a single shot in 60 min.

The bigger takeaway for me ( not having a goal scorer has long been an issue for me ) though was the press by opponenet.

Go watch the Canada game from a few months back. Then watch this game. Teams have now figured it out- we are quite slow and predictable when attempting to play out the back. Tim Ream dribbling inside the 18 yd box with zero awareness? Say it aint so. Dude is like 60 in soccer years.

I think Poch is sorting thru the roster at the moment- seeing who can and cant. I dont take much stock in this game. This is a feeling out process for him.

But i can only imagine his inner thoughts as the game unfolded...
i'd offer that the Panama match was our (mostly) B squad and this was our C
I noped out after 1st goal (and it being 10pm!!)
when i saw the horrible giveaway in our 1/3rd leading to the hella light penalty free kick, i felt uncompelled to watch more

Josh was probably my biggest disappointment from the Panama match - a shame bc it seemed like he was ready to push for minutes now i'm not sure he makes the squad