"You can say this about the United States men's national team: They are singing from the same songbook of positivity, even as the players looked like they're far from being on the same page in a 2-0 defeat to South Korea. USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino said his team was "better than South Korea" due to having created more chances and allowing just one shot on target in the second half."
"The Taegeuk Warriors stretched the U.S. defense from the outset, going direct at first to Son Heung-Min but that only served to soften up the Americans' midfield and backline and soon enough there was space underneath to be exploited. Lee Jae-Sung, under zero pressure, found U.S. defender Tristan Blackmon on an island, and his through ball found Son in stride to fire past goalkeeper Matt Freese in the 18th minute."
The United States men's national team lost 2-0 to South Korea in Harrison, New Jersey. The U.S. created more chances and allowed only one shot on target in the second half. South Korea exploited space behind and between U.S. midfield and defense. In the 18th minute Lee Jae-Sung's through ball found Son Heung-Min, who finished past Matt Freese. Shortly before halftime Son was upended by Freese and Lee Dong-Gyeong backheeled the loose ball into the net. The U.S. backline was stretched too far apart on both goals, leaving defenders isolated. Public statements emphasized positives despite clear defensive issues.
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