Is it bad for the US men’s soccer team? There are many factors that contribute to the poor performance of the US men's soccer team, including ineffective tactics and pay-to play. Each one will be addressed individually. The US Men’s Soccer Team must Improve
McKennie is our best midfielder
McKennie is the U.S. Men's Soccer Team's best midfielder. The 23-year-old McKennie is a household face in Europe. He was born in Little Elm, Texas and has a Dallas skyline tattoo at his elbow. His father was an airman, and he spent most his childhood in Texas. He then moved to Germany at the age 17 with FC Schalke 04 He will transfer from Texas to Juventus in 2020.
Gregg Berhalter's methods haven't worked
It's easy to understand why some people have questioned whether Berhalter's tactics haven't been effective for the USMNT. His strategy of recruiting dual nationals, such Yunus Musah to the USMNT, was not a success. The midfielder was born in New York City, but could have played for Ghana, Italy, England, or Spain.
Lack of talent
The talent pool for the United States men's soccer team is seriously flawed. There are talks of "golden centuries" and teams who rise and fall in international soccer. However, this doesn't necessarily imply that the United States is devoid of talent. This simply means we must find more talent. And that is not as easy as it may seem. Although it's not as simple as hiring a superstar, it is the first step.
Pay-to-play
Some believe that USMNT's performance in tournament qualifying and tournaments is due to poor pay-toplay. This is likely true, but it also leads to poor performances by other soccer/football powerhouse countries. Iceland, for instance, has paid hundreds to coaches in order to get UEFA licenses. More qualified coaches mean better quality players.
Firepower shortage
The USMNT is a team that has been trending upwards for 20+ years. However, it now faces serious problems. Its recent loss to Honduras is a new low for the team, which is winless in its last 14 matches. The team's performance this week has caused many to vent and call for a major overhaul. What can the team do?