
The USMNT’s concerning 5–2 defeat to Belgium in Atlanta to kick off its final set of international fixtures before a home World Cup wasn’t merely an unpleasant viewing experience because of the result.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side was battered in the second half by an evolving Belgian outfit that is aiming to finally move beyond their ’golden generation’ failing and into an exciting new dawn with Rudi Garcia at the helm.