[FULL REACTION] U.S. out of World Cup after 3-1 loss to Netherlands | ESPN FC

The ESPN FC crew reacts to the United States Men's National Team falling to the Netherlands in the Round of 16 and being eliminated from the 2022 World Cup.
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[@BrianStorm742]

I'm just gonna be blunt: drawing England is a decent result, but it's hardly one anyone outside the US will remember in 10 years' time. Better teams have drawn or even lost to worse teams, it happens all the time. Drawing Wales is a bad result. Beating Iran 1-0 is a good result, but it's far from an earth-shattering one. The US played attractive football, but their results were just average. The Netherlands may not be so preoccupied with playing the kind of high-energy, intense football that Americans love, but they have MUCH more individual quality in their squad and they are managed by an all-time great coach. Energy and intensity don't win World Cup knock-out games; tactics do. And this US team was always going to be outplayed in that regard. I am honestly a bit confused as to why everyone was so positive about the USMNT's chances beforehand. This is not a bad result, let alone a shocking one. The US were the underdogs, and in the end they got outperformed by a better squad with a better plan and a better manager. It's not a surprise at all. No endless analysis needed. The US is an outsider at best in men's international football, while the Dutch are serial contenders belonging to international football's elite. This was a logical outcome to anyone outside North America.

[@FeistyBunny]

England is overrated, they are known for choking and are not really a good finishing team.

[@rohanmarkjay]

​ @Jay S I agree England is over rated. They don't really play well in big tournaments except for 1966 and 1990 in World cups despite the incredible hype of them stating how good they are by their parochial British football media and England football fans.

[@randomname9723]

Well as a Dutch person we are very jaded on our chances.

[@drewhoffman1461]

I’m a massive fan and I knew our chances were very slim. There are plenty of knowledgeable fans here and saying the US are football outsiders is utter nonsense. We are ranked in the top 15 in the world and get out of the 1st round in the World Cup pretty consistently. Our players are playing in top leagues all over Europe. Are we a great team yet? No. Are we better then The Netherlands? Obviously not. We were the second youngest team there and our future is bright!

[@dionpace22]

Why are you beating down the US as if an underdog country believing in their team is only exclusive to the US? I'm sure Saudi Arabia thought they could go all the way after beating Argentina. As an American that watches the sport, us getting to the knockout stages is a big deal for us because we didn't even qualify last time. Also, anything the US does internationally that's positive should be shameful to y'all because football isn't even our #3 sport and it's #1 for almost everybody else. Just saying 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@l8sk8r86]

“If Pulisic scored…” We’ve all heard that one before!

[@jesuscisnerosjr8580]

You’re on point. We are not saying if only the Netherlands had scored. It comes down to being precise at this level and not missing the only chance you will get

[@FelixNL05]

Chelsea fans have heard that one million times !😅

[@Ratjohs]

Honestly i thought that this was how far we would go. I knew Van gaal was going to outcoach berhalter from the get go. You can't beat the Dutch at football if you play soccer. We had more shots on goal but it was like chucking darts at the board blind folded, the Dutch attacked when they needed to and it was efficient. The Dutch also defended when they needed to.

[@paritdoshi9836]

It’s football!! And not soccer!

[@Ratjohs]

@@paritdoshi9836 you should be telling my fellow countrymen that instead of me I don't call it soccer.

[@albertsmith99]

@@Ratjohs US still irrelevant in a World Cup. Try again next time.

[@epiphany3196]

@@paritdoshi9836 read his comment again

[@raedsamara5092]

Coaches and players experience made the difference . US team will have wonderful future

[@TheStatisfiedOne]

The Dutch literally played the US in the counter trap. Van gaal again proved to be a tactical genius. He let the us have the ball knowing fully well that they play offensive energy football wich would leave allot of space open at they’re defense in a counter attack and it literally happen like that

[@Rain188]

I am not a coach but even for me it was obvious from the first 10 minutes that NL don’t want the position and keeps US at a arm length from creating or causing any damages

[@markjohnson3196]

Netherlands controlled the game

[@Fractalchemystical]

*possession (not position)

[@bradley4752]

@@Fractalchemystical it’s clearly a miss type, and how ironic your name is free speech and your correcting others

[@sjaakiesj6360]

@@bradley4752he got bullied at home so it’s compensation

[@Rain188]

@@Fractalchemystical have you watched “the champion of the world “ video made br BR/football in KZbin? I recommend it. There is a part where the England team realise why they are not invited to the “ favourites” party 😂

[@HermSezPlayToWin]

Frank made a great point on the livestream earlier about how the US soccer system is too pay to play and many families are simply priced out of being able to send their kids to play organized soccer. Contrast that with a country like France, where even kids from the poorest backgrounds can play in organized youth leagues from the very start. US has a much deeper talent pool than what we’ve seen, but the youth system eliminates kids from families that can’t afford to pay to play.

[@beautifulbull]

Dead on accurate. This applies to so many more areas than just football/soccer too, esp in areas like education (college/uni).

[@DaxRaider]

Even if u get in the college system and all destroys talent because talent come up to late. All USA Superstars had to go to Europe as child

[@frankvandorp2059]

All you really need to play football is a ball and a place to play. Many Brazilian superstars started out playing the game as a kid on the streets, they got discovered by official clubs much later. It's very much a cultural thing, Brazilian kids get a football for their 4th birthday and spend their free time playing football. American kids will instead play baseball or basketball when playing outside.

[@mxn8972]

@@frankvandorp2059 Exactly, that's why we hear or so many South American superstars who came up from nothing. All you need is a ball, not even a field and talent will be found by the scouts

[@davidtuttle7556]

@@frankvandorp2059 not true. But to play organized ball in the US, the kids have to pay fees to join a team. They required to wear a uniform that they’re required to pay for. Then there is the costs of traveling to play other teams. It is very much pay to play here. Baseball and hockey are also pay to play here. Only football and basketball are not.

[@Kevin7_C]

Americans have unrealistic expectations for the USMNT, they're expecting them to always get to the quarter finals and beyond in each World Cup when you have players that are playing in the mls, not even starters for the European teams that they play in or are just okay in quality. They played alright and at times great for a squad that's still missing a few key pieces like a proper number 9

[@rlubin9356]

It's not that we have unrealistic expectations we know Netherlands are the better team the problem is that the team could perform so much better if we had a proper manager. You mentioned that we have players in the mls in our xi that's because of our manager. We have players in Europe that are superior to these mls guys but he refuses to call them. We have Pefok from union Berlin in germany and ricardo pepi from the eredivise who has played 9 games and has 6 goals and two assists. Instead of calling them our manager takes an mls striker it's riduculous.

[@stansmith5610]

They called this usnmt "The Golden generation" not realizing the US came this far the last 2 world cups they were in lol

[@subifyouhatetiktokandreddit234]

How are the expectations "Unrealistic" with the talent that we have?

[@SilenceRed]

@@subifyouhatetiktokandreddit234 Which Talent? Not a single player from the squad would get into any real big fish squad.

[@pikabuu6315]

USMNT needs to leave CONCACAF and join CONMEBOL if they want to improve in the long run. Playing Gold Cup tournaments and world cup qualifiers against pathetic teams like honduras, el salvador, haita, cuba etc... is no way to improve and challenge yourself and to be a threat at the world cup. But i guess they will never leave because CONCACAF pays them a lot and its the easiest way to get into the world cup

[@PokerRosses00]

Plain and simple Netherlands have the better players. With the way more experienced coach.

[@samkitty5894]

All 3 Holland goals were preventable with some basic football skills and game knowledge. 1) Mark the players, don't get lost watching the ball 2) Keeper should not make catastrophic mistakes when in possession of the ball 3) Don't put the shortest number 9 against the tallest defense 4) Don't panic when in one to one situation with a keeper. Stay cool and score. 5) Shoot at the goal more often. You can't score if you don't shoot. 6) When recruiting new players consider working class kids, not only the rich... p.s. Game against England was rigged. The two coaches are good friends in personal life...

[@TheGrun13]

haha goals are always preventable! I have never seen a goal scored that wasn't "preventable" ;D Team USA simply got outclassed by the Netherlands. End of story.

[@samkitty5894]

@@TheGrun13 There is a difference between losing 1:0 or 3:1. Two goals coming from totally unmarked players and one goal from keepers mistake. Yes, in every game someone will make a mistake. You play in such a way to cause the other team to make a mistake so you can take advantage of it. You don't give them freebies. If Pulisic didn't miss the gimmie in the beginning this could have been a different game. USA was too afraid...and it showed.

[@kevinwaltersmith1291]

USMNT need a more dynamic coach...the guys are young but very promising talents.. the right coach could weave this team to be a threat for years to come.

[@bishopmickdevitt5465]

March

[@schipbreukeling3]

What you need is a football coach from a football country. From Spain, Italy,Portugal, Brazil, etc

[@JK-gu3tl]

@@schipbreukeling3 Italy, Netherlands or Germany please.

[@DizzyMakavelli]

@@schipbreukeling3 Not Brazil...

[@DizzyMakavelli]

@@schipbreukeling3 Portuguese are good, one left the Brazilian team with more titles than losses in 2019 season. He won the South America Club and when the team was in Rio de Janeiro celebrating with over 1 million people they received the news that they became the Brazilian Champions. He lost the final to that Liverpool in the Club World Cup by 1 x 0 in the extra time. Portuguese are that good.

[@ultimateent.musicvideos]

Berhalta confused.... he should have kept the same back four from the last game. Never change a winning team.

[@jl6075]

The 3rd goal = no situational awareness

[@randar1969]

When your down a goal close to the 90 minute mark , your focus is on countering it's a mistake you see more when under time pressure to score your focus isn't on defending. I think doing 4-3-3 offensive is exactly the style the Dutch coach played during his time at Ajax in the 90's and they became championsleague winners with it! So it's difficult move against a coach that knows the system probably better then the US coach.

[@paulhamrick3943]

What about the first goal?

[@ADAJ3KINGANGEL]

@@paulhamrick3943 similar situation, due to the lack of tracking back but from a different part of the pitch. Regardless the Dutch put on a passing clinic on that 1st goal.

[@Notwilliamafton441]

If there is one thing i learnt in this wc is that ball possession doesn't collectively tells the whole story....its mostly down to mentality, tactical and experience...and ofcourse patience..

[@francis8255]

I think the US showed their inexperience when we celebrated like we won the tourney for just getting out of the group stage. Frankly i expected it with the group we have. GGG just got out coached in all aspects (tactically, squad rotation, squad choice). It might be time for the US to look for other options looking forward because the youth coming through is just getting better and we need a coach to match it.

[@kevdaag2523]

Getting out of the group stage was the goal. Everything else would just have been gravy

[@powasjington4262]

Wait I am confused. I thought GGG was a boxer

[@wheelz114]

@@kevdaag2523 that should not have been the goal with this team. In other World Cups with way less talent I understand it being the goal. I wont say we were a failure because getting out of group stage is a nice feat, but I dont think I am out of line saying we were somewhat of a disappointment

[@Dr_Diaz]

All teams or most teams that care for it and know they have a chance at winning celebrate like that

[@kevdaag2523]

@@wheelz114 maybe you didn't watch the concacaf qualifying matches, or the two friendlies. If you expected them to beat Netherlands, you were going to be disappointed.

[@kylesenninger8542]

This team isn’t getting much better without a new coach

[@braindeadnobrains7306]

van Gaal will be available after the World Championship 😋

[@limofootball]

A new coach will bench pulishit.

[@swissbiggy]

Hi just a small message from the "opponent" here, don't be to hard on the US players and coach. You guys have a great team full of potential, but in contradiction to some other sports football (soccer) is more than just putting a lot of energy in it. This young squad will have to learn how to play different kind of tactics, and that is not something to be a shamed of. Still four years to go before the tournament will be in North America again, by than all those young lads will have learned a lot. What the team does need is a coach who has experience with all the different playing styles, but who also understands the American mentality, and that is probably the biggest hurdle. But the team itself has already stolen our hearts ❣Thanks for the atractive football you guys did show us these last weeks, much support and love from the Netherlands.

[@NateT3]

This much disrespect towards Netherlands lol Their players play in top leagues in the world and their training and development are way ahead of US. LVG has been coaching his players for over 20 years and he was responsible for developing them back when they were teenagers.

[@ajjoshi9232]

All three goals against USA could easily have been avoided had defense had more experience. Instead of anticipating and countering the moves of the attacking opponents they were all running after the ball. And instead of sprinting back to defend, the ones out front were lumbering back and that too behind the attacking opponents.

[@13sumitpradhan13]

Should that " I won the WC Labouef"explain why he thinks the Dutch did not have a Plan B?? The conjectures and condescendance on this Dutch masterclass is a Shame

[@igormac9431]

Jc how many times es we gonna hear how young they are? Seems like Noone can talk without saying sec9nd youngest team at least 3 times. Even in the comments, it's like a competition, on every video, since the start of the WC.

[@EliusMaximus]

I am a dutchie and I really enjoyed the US’s intense physical matches in the group stage. Your team has a lot of potential and I will be rooting for them in the next world cup! I love to see how football is gaining more traction in the US.

[@engineer_yulan]

very true, but physicality and intensity don't win World Cup knock-out games; tactics do

[@xihuantiyu]

I think those so called experts need to be honest. You can't compare Holland game and England game. Yes, America managed to draw with England. It was not like USA did really well. As matter of fact, that game was draw simply because England was so generous and tried to help USA. If England plays their full strength, USA will lose. USA soccer is not at Holland or England level yet.

[@rohanmarkjay]

Yes England was a better team but they could not break U.S. down. Just like they could not do last time they met in 2010. So fair to say U.S. footballers who are obviously not as good as their England counterparts managed a draw and if truth be told should have won. Blame your ENgland team for their failures. U.S. did as well as they could. By the way Neterlands is a much better football nation at world cups than England.

[@dirty06maggot]

@@rohanmarkjay netherlands has never won the world cup

[@mike3575]

@@dirty06maggot netherlands goes further almost every world cup they participate in, england got 1 world cup won just because it was at home

[@jackbauer5455]

@@mike3575 Yes but England went to the semis last tournament while Netherlands didn’t qualify but I see your point however Im sure Netherlands would love to have a World Cup like England does so with that in mind until they win the World Cup they cant say they are a better football nation at world cups.

[@mike3575]

@@jackbauer5455 well netherlands has an ec and england doesnt have one, so that evens out and on top of that the netherlands goes to the finals of the world cup 33.3% of the times when they participate in the world cup and england only has 1 finals appearance in their whole history. On top of that the netherlands has had way better footballplayers and more individual awards like balon dors, so dont think any dutch person is jealous of the 1 thing yall have done 60 years ago when we werent even born😂

[@gino_58_nl24]

The Dutch did play football and that you play with your body and brains. The USA was play soccer and that you play with your body. The Dutch team was not even play good and many players have the form they had before and played only 70% of what he really can.

[@therai1859]

The US did themselves proud at this World Cup. But today showed a tremendous gulf in quality when faced with a soccer power.

[@Flippityflap]

so mario melchiot got 2 minutes speaking time lol, nobody asked him anything after his speech

[@beaumanikoth9142]

They'll do better in 2026. I admire the fact that they're not arrogant like our past teams.

[@abg6461]

I know this is a US based channel, but give some respect and credit to Netherlands fgs!!! 🤦

[@hifijohn]

I'm heartbroken and now for something more important, I found a penny today.

[@solidstudd22]

If USA can market the sport of soccer better to all our tier 1 men superb athletes. Then we could possibly see a shift change in the future for team USA to be more dominant in FIFA competition play. As of now, American Football, Baseball, & Basketball are more of the favorable sport, due to more money making in USA for all our young tier 1 men athletes.

[@saber26ful]

Everyone wants to blame Greg, tactics, or players. Let's face it: The U.S. just isn't on the same level as these Euro powerhouses.

[@itsmrme4951]

U are trolling

[@Paimonia9]

Nope!

[@MrRikouz]

It seems that Americans compared their current team to their former team to believe they had a chance to go far in the WC. They should have rather compare their team to other teams in the tournament to realize they still stood no chance to do something. The US played well, but I expected way better with all that was said about them. Especially about creativity. They are still a second tier team and the gap is still huge.

[@wheelz114]

nah...coach is holding us back on a multitude of fronts

[@amsterdam041]

The Dutch league is little known abroad but as our best players get bought by rich European teams it is like starting all over building a team again every season. We got to come up with new ideas and tactics just to hang on to the elites of European football... which is not easy and at times impossible. Our strength: the youth academies of the Dutch clubs like Ajax, Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven. Through hard work we can occaisionally be successfull on an international level and show our skills and then I think we at least deserve some respect, remember we have a pool of 17 milion people and club budgets are ten times smaller then the bigger teams in Germany, England and Spain. USA can learn from this , enough people ,enough money but lacking in vision in setting up youth academies not just for players but also for coaches!

[@porkfriedsloths]

I hope they can play in the Copa Sudamericana as a guest nation or any other tournament outside of our confederation to prepare for the next world cup

[@j.vandeven]

One of The best USMT player (Dest) is a Dutch guy who’s father was only coincidentally born in US. Dest couldn’t get in the Dutch side so he choose to play for you guys. That tells you all.

[@Kyanureeves]

Not entirely true, mate. The Dutch did actually try to poach Dest for their selection, but Dest friendly declined because in his mind they didn't recognise his capabilities sooner.

[@TheGrun13]

@@Kyanureeves Dest would be 3rd choice behind Dumfries and Frimpong. Dest left Ajax too early. He thought he was ready for Barcelona, but that was an illusion.

[@rocinante4609]

Happy to see US out. Dutch well deserved.

[@mauromatos3124]

Soccer in the US has to move beyond the suburbs and into the cities where the vast majority of young athletes actually live. Till then the US team will only be average.

[@beakyturf6336]

I liked the way the U.S went about their games. Control the ball and probe for attacks, like a European or South American team but they just dont have the players to do that for 90 minutes....yet. When the U.S. have players like the English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Brazilian, Argentinian squads, they will be a scary, scary team. Hold your heads high, you have nothing to be ashamed of. You done your country proud. o7

[@josephb3193]

The American team need to have an European coach, at least for a few years. They are missing basic strategy.

[@alicemalt5099]

the one good comment so far. they need to learn "football", NOT "SOCCER"

[@carlosanderson4479]

It's always something basic they leave undone.

[@MS-yq2wi]

Steve Nichol making huge sense on this one. Well said sir. 👍🏽

[@boomslangCA]

The England/USA game was terrible. More like a friendly than anything even remotely competitive. Not saying they colluded but I think both just mailed it in and since the other team was happy to just go through the motions they both were content to take the easy draw and then make sure they both beat the other teams. Granted this worked because Group B was so weak, only Group A was weaker.

[@burneraccount9829]

england played a different game. lvg is a MUCH better coach than. southgate and new how to crush this team

[@TheGrun13]

The Netherlands is better than England. Last time they played competitively the Netherlands won 3-1 (Nations League 2019). England has better forwards, but that's about it.

[@yora740]

Amazing... everyone with an American accent has no idea what they're talking about

[@RashNL]

The americans actually debating and thinking that the U.S.A. was better, are just too pridefull, arrogant and delusional. The Dutch are ranked 8th on the fifa ranking lost and hadn't lost 16 consequetive games, before they faced U.S.A., the only goal the U.S.A. had, was a lucky bal spinning in, they stood no chance, many already predicted like a 3-0 win for the Netherlands. Small tip to the americans out there, what's the use of ballcontrol if you can't break through the Dutch compact defense, van Dijk, Ake, Timber, even had spares like de Ligt. As van Gaal says, football (not soccer) has evolved, it's not just a game about ballcontrol anymore and energy, they were on indivual player level, tactics, intelligence way better.

[@amunozamunozamunoz]

I am still proud of the maturity of the US and how far they came but I dont see US winning until the MLS becomes greater than the NHL MLB NFL and your most talented pool the NBA. But still nice to see the best of the best immigrants of the world come to the US because of the US financial control of the World to find opportunities that arent granted elsewhere in the world. But unfortunately or fortunately football is illogical unlike handball (NFL)..lol ..and somethings go beyond financial military and intellectual advancement that the US still has much to learn from. Oh and please put some respek on Gio's name, hes not your savior..lol -Muñoz

[@TheCudder4life]

How can you say they will be able to handle the pressure of playing at home in 2026 when they broke down 20 minutes into the game today? If anything, there's going to be even MORE pressure for the 2026 world cup and they won't magically grow some crazy mental fortitude in 4 years time. Sometimes these analysts just look for nice things to say about the US.

[@therealking6202]

Actually, yeah, that's exactly what they're saying. 4 years older, wiser, more experienced... You're usually asked to grow a mental fortitude at halftime...lol....4 years is a loooonggg time in terms of development.

[@maxinquaye3191]

Unlike club football, the world cup is a thinking man's tournament.

[@terencew3840]

always appreciate frank’s take

[@fredfredericks3496]

The Yanks were just not up to it. Great spirit, good quality but ultimately they still can't compete with the good European teams. I suspect that will remain the case for a couple of decades (at least)

[@johndough1703]

LITERALLY does NOT mean what dumb people think it means

[@Von199X]

Netherlands played basic football worked like magic

[@TheTrippleTKA]

Need couple of solid striker. need a super start defensive player.

[@pandap9696]

U.S. Media saying this was a 50-50 game 😂

[@wckdaintgood]

I’ve heard nobody say it was 50/50

[@lavarball961]

@@wckdaintgood jest yesterday seb said that

[@benedictchinweuba5820]

It really wasn't

[@briste842]

Bro the Dutch ESPN reporter said that. Get educated, my guy

[@briste842]

@@lavarball961 he was quoting a Dutch ESPN reporter

[@nicolashuerta7140]

Excuse me Hercules Gomez this is for you I seen the whole game as a matter of fact I've been watching the World Cup since it started USA play good they stuck to their formula eventually look who they played the Netherlands a championship caliber team Neverland just play better. I just don't agree with that comment that they lost their souls they gave up because I get frustrated I saw the game they went and gave it their best but come on the Dutch so yeah

[@SkaffaS]

you need yourselves a Louis van Gaal.

[@giancarlocolageomilea535]

If you’re playing with 3 No. 6s, you’re not going to get much better even if you develop a No.9. The panel keeps saying it in different ways: we don’t have ballers, players who can dictate play, etc. Doesnt matter how young they are- they’re not going to learn that in 4 years’ time

[@dyantebrinke6477]

the slowest player in the world cup......hehehe the commentator is right...Daley Blind is the slowest player for sure

[@fordprefect9296]

You saw a plan B in the second half. Much higher defending, could have scored another two.

[@snoepje023]

As a Dutch woman, i thought usa was better the first half. But we are better in defense. There are a lot Ajax players in the selection and if you see Ajax in their competition they are worse than before. How is dest feeling, being half dutch... Maybe i should have choose the Netherlands to play for. Because he was offered to play for the Netherlands. But great job for the usa, the first half they made it pretty hard for the Dutch in my opinion

[@TheGrun13]

I'm Dutch and American, and the US was only better in the first 10 minutes. After that Netherlands controlled the game. Having more ball possession doesn't make you the better team. Winning the game makes you the better team. Also, Sergino Dest left Ajax way too early. If he played for the Netherlands he would be 3rd choice behind Dumfries and Frimpong.

[@eboniaco]

Americans have unrealistic expectations for the USMNT. They don't know their place in football.

[@ceterisparibus6261]

was this a political loss for the usa??? they honestly in some instances did not try.... like .... in some instances they could have put up a fight.... and done better. anyways.... i always always support the underdog... the dutch were being super well trained machine... but the usa.. were they just playing "chongega " styles? or ?????? not sure.. the commentary of the three guys in maroon is right on!!!

[@AndreInThe416]

Lot of these teams wait to counter attack and rely on mistakes to win.

[@axelwedelin92]

No country in concacaf can be a top 10 team because they play in concacaf

[@taylortee8474]

The reason why they lost is because the Netherlands have an actual world class coach who knows his tactics well. Netherlands didn’t want the ball at all, they were so calm

[@michaellocke48]

Netherlands play as counterattack football on drawing US midfielders to defend and back four just miscommunicated on marking players

[@nononsense852]

Not a coach for the USA, his style would be ok back in the early 2000’s and until we change our mentality and domestic league to a real format with relegations that will feed the football in America with talent we will never grow in this sport. We are not better than the 94’ squad.

[@Madeleinebermudez]

More then individuals skills from Netherlands the couch from the USA help the situation by not adjust in time . All He had to do was close the doors but this mediocre coach doesn't even know how to do that. the Usa will stay with this coach because they think everything is fine we comfort ourselves with so little That's the difference between great teams and mediocre ones A couch with tactics and an A between the sleeves a plan, let's look at Japan how quickly the coach took out his team and ended up winning the game smart Couch.

[@Whizkidsoo]

Us still had their chances still today. WE need a 9 searching the 🌎 & depth to MMA they didn’t have the depth

[@JasonRobertSnyder86]

Adams was weak, passes behind players several times, constantly yelling at others rather than focusing on his own game, and proved he wasn’t the man to captain the team. Zimmerman never should have been on the pitch. And stop telling me it’s because they’re young. That’s a naive excuse and a weak one that doesn’t explain their lack of technique, intelligence and focus.

[@rodolfomascaroserviciosinm5532]

two ties, one win against a nobody and a round defeat against a good team, what's all the fuss about?? US team might amount to something 10 years down the line, keep up the work!

[@rodgermurphy5721]

They did better this world cup then Germany, Belgium, or mexico

[@MrRikouz]

@@rodgermurphy5721 Is that a trophy? And the 3 of them had objectively a harder group than the USMNT.

[@rodgermurphy5721]

@@MrRikouz Canada, Saudi Arabia, Poland.....nice try

[@MrRikouz]

@@rodgermurphy5721 Nice try to forget about Argentina, Croatia and Spain. The US had only one good team in their group, England. Iran and Wales are small teams. But congrats for doing 'better' than those teams! Let's give you a medal for that lol.

[@rodgermurphy5721]

@@MrRikouz Average ranking of teams faced by US at world cup .....14. Better then Germany, Belgium, and mexico. And it's a side sport for us...AAAAHAHAHA

[@PrinceOfParthia74]

all non americans call him pulisich "ch" "cherry" because we know his back ground of croatian name, muricans call him pulisick, sick boi.

[@dalemartin5133]

I believe Pulisic said he wanted it pronounced Pull le sick

[@PrinceOfParthia74]

@@dalemartin5133 sick.

[@BlackShogun1]

The United States Men's Soccer team can't handle World Cup Soccer, Period. No excuse No better luck next time, we can't play on the level that it takes to be World Cup Champions. Period.

[@TheRadFactor]

Australia, US and Poland qualified because of their rubbish and negative soccer. Good to see them leaving.

[@krackerrsss]

Let's be honest, England played awful in their game. Finally when these overhyped american players like pulisic come up against bigger and better teams, he puts in that kind of show which really isn't much. He is EXACTLY the same for Chelsea.

[@BIGeSTRING]

Team USA is een vrij jong team dat alleen maar kan groeien. Ik verwacht echt heel veel van dit team over 4 jaar. Het zijn stuk voor stuk goeie voetballers die bij Europese topclubs spelen waar ze alleen maar beter zullen worden. Dus ik verwacht een heel goed team met de WK 2026, die als titelkandidaat mee zullen spelen.

[@timdev615]

Gast

[@TheGrun13]

Jij denkt echt dat the Team USA een titelkandidaat zal zijn in 2026??? Nee hoor.

[@kennethhendrickson2865]

NEW USMT COACH. Find a Foreard or 2. We were bullied. It's time to change coaching. Youth and bring younger is not an excuse. If we have the same Manager in 2026. It will be the same result.

[@MikeCarvin]

The thumbnail looks like Gareth Bale 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@propakindustries22]

USMNT: United States Mutant Ninja Turtles?

[@imposit]

Really England better than the Netherlands?

[@xpbkherr2177]

For those who never practiced soccer, believe me , it's not easy to win, not only need to be the best

[@Vsmachok]

But it is easy I used to play in my back yard growing up 1. Run 2 kick ball and scored 3 celebrate

[@xpbkherr2177]

@@Vsmachok lol, I was meaning at a professional level

[@a..j3783]

​@@xpbkherr2177 soccer?! It called football

[@benkruistum5838]

The whole world: Football. Us: let's call is Soccer! 🤡

[@JK-gu3tl]

Australia?

[@benjamindillard2391]

The British coined the term soccer, genius

[@robertm135]

Holland gave the US the illusion of possession.

[@nowiknow8632]

Van Gaal literally bullied Berhalter and took his lunch money 😅

[@islayladdie7258]

Hope he lives long enough to enjoy that free lunch.

[@blueisthecolor3814]

@@islayladdie7258 unlike PELE 😢

[@tomodul2619]

Poor Berhalter if mommy didn't sneak to him some snacks then he'll have a horrible day 😢

[@liamconverse8950]

The dutch players deserve more credit than the coach in this games

[@islayladdie7258]

@@liamconverse8950 Memphis is a badass.

[@bhamcubfan]

It was interesting that the first 2 goals were nearly identical, and each goal scorer's celebration was to run over to the Dutch coaching staff and excitedly point to them. That tells me the Dutch coaching staff new exactly how to unlock the US defense and it all went exactly to plan.

[@soccerplyr8]

Lucky win could have went either way honestly. See how lucky they get against Argentina.

[@fvd6553]

@@soccerplyr8 your comment shows you have no clue about football tactics

[@soccerplyr8]

@@fvd6553 Neiterlends got lucky. Just facts kid. How you like those tactics boy?

[@LegendSergio]

@@soccerplyr8 netherlands did not get lucky. They won easily, they could have scored more but they were saving their energy for the next opponent.

[@Nick-vd7cg]

@@soccerplyr8 Lucky win lmfao, there wasnt a minute where i thought USA had a chance. No clue what game you watched mate!

[@ruudneeq25]

USMNT really thought they were a better team than the Dutch .. they made it through the group and thought they were Brazil 😅 they played naive/inexperienced but brave ,gotta give it to them !

[@HerveBoisde]

USMNT fans have one thing in common with England fans. Delusion.

[@Lawlzinator]

Fire Berhalter, get a real coach and start prep for 2026

[@kidkieran77]

I think a close to elite coach might take the job with the appeal of a good salary, living in the USA and getting to coach the country in a home world cup.

[@kevdaag2523]

The US style of offense is way too measured and structured. If they get the ball past the midline, they settle, slow down, look around, and try some very uncreative plays. They don't have the required talent to score doing that, to be fair not many teams do. But what they need instead is to attack faster and learn to exploit unrelated situations.

[@hollowmatic]

Too clean-cut upbringings… they don’t have fighters

[@lindseyormsbee]

Berhalter didn't play Gio until we were down 2-0 in the first elimination match. Walker Zimmerman was completely outclassed again. Carter Vickers gets benched after a great showing. Regardless of Gregg's accomplishments he isn't the coach to take us to the next level. He should go. Hats off to the Dutch for attacking to the final whistle and not parking the bus.

[@itsmrme4951]

Much trolling. Much buss parking.

[@itsmrme4951]

Trolly

[@fueracastichorofuera7362]

USA didnt get hierarchy in the attack, but show better performance than netherlands

[@stansmith5610]

Regardless of the lineup USA would've still lost

[@princelinus8320]

Dude, Gio wasn't gonna do anything. Not sure why he is hyped up.

[@Kickingit06]

All three goals scored by Netherlands were by players wide open in spaces where they shouldn't have been. I believe this goes back to coaching. It bothers me that Berkhalter is not on the chopping block for this.

[@MrRikouz]

Those open spaces are not because of coaching but because of the players themselves. Coaches are not there to teach players how to defend and follow strikers. Blaming the coach is too easy for those mistakes.

[@emojiman5741]

He is not on the chopping block ‘cause he’s white 🧐

[@henrim9348]

One question: Can you watch the sequence leading to the first goal and explain to me how the US coach could have helped Tyler Adams mark Memphis, who was 5 yards behind him and outsprinted him to the 18 yards box? Our midfield (Adams) ran out of gas. They didn't want the ball. They didn't try to run with the ball. They didn't follow their markers properly. That's where the game was lost. Additionally, they should have isolated Dest + Weah on Blind/Ake. Instead, they overloaded that side, minimizing the space and giving Blind so many ways to recover.

[@Kickingit06]

@@henrim9348 Do you want me to explain away the other two goals while I'm at it? I'm not going to go back and look and see who is to blame for what/why/wherefore. I coach soccer and I can tell you that your defense shouldn't give away goals that easily once in a game let along three times.

[@Kickingit06]

@@emojiman5741 If the Berkhalters were black it would make no difference. In fact, I'd argue that would add to his protection.

[@robinkatsu]

First 2 dutch goals were dutch school football goals players passes the ball into the box to the penalty spot 2nd player runs into the box to the penalty spot ball and player meet . 3rd goal was usa school football error no one gaurding the 2nd post area all defenders were in center of the box. The 2 above principles are drilled into players at school/club and street football in nederland

[@henrim9348]

First goal was a marking error by Tyler Adams. He lost 10 yards on Memphis on a 40 yards sprint. That's pathetic. Memphis was in his own half, pass the ball, runs forward , runs ahead of Adams and is wide open ( 5 yards from trailing Adams). Third goal is just lack of communication. ARod had to pinch inside to help, nobody is picking up the back post. I blame Yedlin on this goal. He was in no mans land. The USA midfield was poor today. Very poor. I would have replaced Adams and not McKennie.

[@lj291261]

If there was anyone who expected the US to win, I am sorry, but you have no idea about who is a good team in the world and who is not. Just read where those Oranje boys play, that tells you the whole story. Holland was the clear favorite and won well deserved. Sad enough that the next World Cup is in a country where they do not even name the sport football. Also, why does the US get their second World Cup before England where football was born???

[@lorrenaelliott161]

Actually, football was born in the Americas… look it up

[@alkhadr1365]

Netherland we're playing football and the USMNT we're playing soccer...men vs boys

[@Kickingit06]

I don't put this too much on the players. Netherlands coach was big game hunting and our coach was playing NES Duck Hunt.

[@alkhadr1365]

@@Kickingit06 I don't put it on the players but al I'm saying is there levels to the game and the US are just not on par to some bigger soccer nations....these pundit like to act like the USMNT can compete with anyone and that's far from the truth. The US still need to do much better in development, recruitment, coaching, making the game more accessible to the youths etc. They have a long way to go

[@Kickingit06]

@@alkhadr1365 A properly coached US team would've been on par with Netherlands. They just tied England who is better than Netherlands IMO.

[@alkhadr1365]

@@Kickingit06 the big team hit another gear as they move forward. Plus to be honest the US have some decent players but they still lack quality and that was evident today.

[@TheGrun13]

@@Kickingit06 No way. The Netherlands would have won regardless. The Netherlands is better than England. The last time they played the Netherlands won 3-1 (Nations League 2019). England has better forwards but their defenders are trash compared to the Dutch. I mean, England plays with Maguire...enough said. Also, England doesn't have a midfielder with the quality of Frenkie de Jong.

[@mikem668]

Netherland 3, US 0, Soccer Gods 1. Strangest goal I've seen since I started watching WCs in 1986. The US boosterism on Fox drives me crazy. They think old has-beens telling ignorant fans that the US is great will help boost soccer in the US. I think the cold hard truth, conveying knowledge, is the only way to achieve what they went. The first words out of their mouths should have been "The US was outclassed." Give me European commentators.

[@TheGrun13]

Facts.

[@carlosg1941]

Great point! Berharlter thought USA could play like Ecuador and use that blueprint and it backfired tremendously. What a disappointment

[@stephenmason9527]

The Dutch right back Dumfries just absolutely destroyed the American left back Robinson, that matchup was responsible for all 3 goals for the Dutch.

[@hardy_har]

Why are the boys in Qatar dressed like they work at a hardware store 😂

[@henrim9348]

They are Amazon workers ... doing deliveries in Qatar.

[@2Manchester]

Gud1😁

[@briantanguay4768]

The Dutch controlled the match and Van Gaal had his tactics spot on. The tactical shrewdness on the part of the Dutch was lost on the FOX commentators who were too busy hyping the US even after they committed the cardinal error of conceding a goal at the stroke of halftime. Look again at the first two goals -- the same movement and result, which is not accidental. The US goal was a fluke. I never felt that the Dutch were unsettled or in panic. As a Chelsea fan, I've seen Pulisic flop in front of goal more times than I care to remember...

[@bubz1013]

HAHAHAH BYE

[@burneraccount9829]

dutch never got out of first gear and got 3 goals

[@sophocles1198]

"You could LITERALLY see the collective soul of the U.S. team leave their body." 1:58 Let me think about that one.

[@zola1282]

That line was gold tho

[@fueracastichorofuera7362]

USA didnt get hierarchy in the attack, but show better performance than netherlands

[@TrenchLP]

All the players were holding Collective Soul albums in their socks. No lies told.

[@rbstevns1534]

Defence was pathetic on the 3rd goal

[@LuckAqua]

My fish was right about the match. Watch my channel for the prediction.

[@cullyx2913]

LVG masterclass