"The U.S. looked competitive in the first half. Weston McKennie continued his fine run of form, scoring the Americans' goal to put them 1-0 up."
"Belgium repeatedly found Doku isolated out wide either in transition or via set pieces, exposing the Americans' defensive frailties."
"In particular, the Americans' defending on the flanks was abysmal, leading to a team-wide humbling that will do little to inspire confidence."
"The deployment of the USMNT's center backs was the main area of focus, with injuries to key players leaving the defense vulnerable."
The USMNT's preparation for the World Cup faced a setback with a 5-2 loss to Belgium. Despite a strong first half and a goal from Weston McKennie, the team struggled defensively, particularly against Belgian winger Jérémy Doku. Injuries to key center backs Miles Robinson and Chris Richards compounded issues, forcing a return to a 4-3-3 formation. Overall, the match highlighted significant concerns about the team's defensive capabilities and readiness for upcoming competitions.
Read at ESPN.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]