Next up for the USA: Oct. 17 against Ghana, the opponent in many a dramatic World Cup clash.
Between now and then, Berhalter will surely draw a circle around the penalty arc and instruct his team not to let opponents travel so freely in and around that circle.
Thanks for following along with us today. I’ll be back next weekend on an event to be named later. Enjoy the rest of your Saturday.
Peter Oh writes: “In my opinion Julian Nagelsmann has made an instant stylistic impact on the Germany national team with those complex and pretty patterns. No, not the passing and movement on the pitch. I’m talking about his shirt.”
Rick McGahey sums up the second half well: “Second half all Germany. Using width of field and winning balls in center when USA comes forward, USA can’t generate any offense, starting to avoid midfield but then poor crossing and penetration on wings. Trouble playing out of back, gifting ball to Germany far too often.”
Kurt Perleberg asks: “What should the USMNT do to get better in the future?” I have the answer and will sell it to the highest bidder.
