Is Jesse Marsch proving the USMNT made a MISTAKE not hiring him? | SOTU

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse sit down to recap Canada's impressive victory over Venezuela. Within the conversation, the duo make sure to discuss Jesse Marsch's heroics and preview their semifinal match against Lionel Messi & Argentina!
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[@dapperdawg]

Canada's group with Argentina, Chile, and Peru was also tougher than US's group with Uruguay, Panama, and Boliva.

[@matthewsmith908]

Agreed, Uruguay was always going to be tough but Panama and Bolivia should have been an easy 6 points

[@SayDwyght]

They tried to make it easy for CONCACAF's favorite babies and they both failed. Well done Canada.

[@wgriffin3460]

@@dapperdawg Canada scored once and got through their group.

[@good2goskee]

@@wgriffin3460 that's soccer, buddy

[@wgriffin3460]

@@good2goskee in Canada's group, the bottom 3 teams combined for 1 goal, every other group the bottom three had at least 10 goals. Canada were bad and lucky, that's football.

[@mapleknot3]

Canada played w an energy and intensity that we all hoped the US would play with. Canada wanted it and believed.

[@chipchiperson679]

Canada also has more talent. David and bunch of those other players are way more talented playmakers and runners than anything the US has. US player development sucks not using the MLS for their homegrown players but shipping them out to europe to sit on the bench and be paraded like mascots. Canada has 14 MLS players with less resources and look where they are now.

[@whatevername8551]

​@@chipchiperson679 the USMNT players in Europe nearly all are starters, not bench players. Canada have a few stars, but the US team has more individual talent by far. You are right about US failures in talent development, but go too far in denigrating the current squad.

[@NoCoastRaps]

​@@chipchiperson679😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 We will see them this fall and we can see who has more talent

[@jrcanuck1]

​​@@whatevername8551, LoL! U.S. fans & media & podcasters, keep saying that; but where is the proof? I would choose Canada's top 7 players (Davies, David, Eustaquio, Kone, Buchanan, Shaffelburg & Johnston) any day over the U.S. top 7 & Canada has a much better goalkeeper in Crepeau too (despite last night's strange Venezuelan goal). Also the rest of the Canadian team (i.e. Bombito, Cornelius, Millar etc...) have great potential. The U.S. need to do an honest assessment of their team & stop making these false statements based on assumptions & please don't come back & talk about wins in the Gold cup, in which the best players don't usually participate & the Nations cup, in which Canada was the 2023 runner up, despite the fact that Canada had a lot of union issues etc...& were not at their best. The U.S. always has a HUGE advantage that they almost always have home field advantage too!

[@JamesMIrby]

​@@whatevername8551name all the us players starting for the premier European teams and which teams. For the life of me I know some are out there but very few starters or stars.

[@corysanhueza7300]

I’m American and all the digs at Canada and the Canadian fan base comes off as very distasteful to me. It reeks of a sense of superiority to me. Last time I checked, this US team has done nothing of importance and this tournament is most recent reminder. American pundits talking smack about Canada’s fans “all three of them” is uncalled for.

[@timd4789]

He is being a little facetious and it is true to a certain extent.Canadian fans are not travelling to these games because they didnt think they could win.I am Canadian and watched my first entire game last night so they are attracting new fans.

[@DerekLangdon]

Don’t get upset about it. Lalas is just being his usual bitchy self!

[@blackberrythorns]

we canadians are used to being belittled by the empire.

[@rayes7331]

​@@blackberrythorns hah, an empire only in their heads 😂

[@blackberrythorns]

@@rayes7331 900 military bases around the world, they run every international financial institution including having/had the world reserve currency (imf, world bank, bis, swift system, etc). that's empire and it's failing badly now.

[@69gvfb]

As a Canadian, hearing Lalas say "anybody but Canada" makes me smile with immense pride. Go Canada!

[@doml9896]

Usually it's "anybody but England"

[@jlove8445]

I’m sure the U.S see’s Canada as “minnows” but if you knew the rostered players Americans would see that Canada is not only on par with them but likely have a much better team at the moment and for at least the next few years. What’s even crazier is if you followed Canada qualification matches the past 25 years you would know Canada has never had a team able get forward so easily, I watched some of the old qualifiers at the Azteca, and Canada didn’t even get passed half let alone score on a team like Mexico multiple times. I understand the Mexican team is not what it was and the U.S also but they need to recognize Canada has legitimate players that seem to be just getting warmed -up

[@LBJMVP3]

@@jlove8445 Canada's results in one tournament do not prove they're the "much better team". Who won head-to-head when it counted most? The US. 3 straight Nations League wins, and we played a direct role in eliminating Canada twice. Congrats on the tournament, but you're delusional if you think there is a wide gap in Canada's favor. That will be set straight in the 2025 gold cup, where we should finally see the A teams in regional play again.

[@davidmccaig6647]

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[@user-xv1vx5dc2y]

Reality is this: Jesse Marsch is preparing his team for the semi-finals of Copa America while Greg Berhalter is at home speed-dialing his brother... "hey Big Bro, can you save my job... your nieces and nephews will love you even more".

[@zeeshawnali4078]

The thing with Canada is none of their key players are Canadian citizens by convenience, it's all home-grown talent. Something to be proud of.

[@iitzhasheem]

i’m canadian and that’s not even true lol…. also nothing wrong with bringing in players with diverse backgrounds

[@boomds5602]

Eaustacio is not a home grown talent lol

[@wgriffin3460]

Davis was born in Ghana, David was born in the US, a couple more lesser players, but do go on...

[@GianniVitucci]

​@@wgriffin3460Davies was only 8 when he came to Canada. Buchanon and Shaffleburg, Crepeau, the next big Canadian stars are all home grown.

[@Jesusisyhvh1]

Canada did what Mexico and USA could not, why the animosity?

[@tenorref]

Because they believe that Canada is soccer trash. 🗑️

[@donairsauce2496]

he's jelly

[@Statsy10]

Envy, specifically stemming from the fact that Canada has an American coach that the US easily could have employed.

[@marvinsulzer8258]

@@Statsy10try can buy the coach but they can’t buy Canadas talent pool, and they can’t buy a team with multiple Champions league titles among them. Nor can they by the heart and tenacity of this team. Remember Canada was the best team in all of CONCACAF in WCQ, well before Jesse Marsch joined. This Copa result isn’t isolated. It’s part of a trend that started with Canada beating the US and Mexico in WCQ. All the way to Copa Semi Final… and perhaps a quarter finals in 2026?

[@Statsy10]

@@marvinsulzer8258 I'm a Canadian that has been watching this team closely for decades. Though this is definitely a golden generation for Canada, it's important to keep things in perspective. We're not as good as you think we are, nor is the US as bad as you think they are. You cherry pick a couple of recent tournaments where Canada has outlasted the US, but have overlooked other tourneys where Canada came up short, and the States had the better results. Obviously, this Copa event is fresh on people's minds, but it's also pretty clear to me that Canada got some luck that the US didn't.

[@JohnSmith-ys1wr]

marsch did in a couple weeks for canada, what berhalter couldnt do after several years as usmnt manager. fire berhalter!

[@ivnarc6430]

Right… because nothing was done in canada before marsch arrived 🙄

[@alex1vid]

It's even WORSE. Even if you look at when GGG "came back", GGG still had 3x the time and resources from his staff in his absence. It's embarrassing.

[@MrMabloom]

Yep, I need an explanation why Marsh is not the right guy for the US.

[@luisromero2807]

“Anybody but Canada..” what a loser

[@sm4cken]

I'm one of those 3 Canadian fans. It's fun watching soccer experts try to understand what fuels our team without understanding their own role in it.

[@Groadalito]

Complete

[@TexasMade]

I think he means because it shows our failure in the usmnt for not picking him as our coach, and their teams are in our league we’re supposed to be the “daddy” , but Canada sonned us and gave us a reality check

[@owenbloomfield1177]

I think ultimately it's a rivalry thing.

[@joseywales9726]

we need more rivalries instead of all this all getting along

[@djknox2]

Just a note that Canada is now equally ranked to the USA in the ELO rankings - 31. I wouldn't be surprised if Canada wins a NL or Gold Cup before the 2026 World Cup. The problem with Americans is that we think we're better than we are. We're not a a top 15 team despite what the FIFA rankings suggest.

[@Vickzq]

Can't rely on a 4 years point collection system for trends anyway.

[@tenorref]

It is quite a superiority complex (sometimes undeserved.)

[@joseph-fernando-piano]

@@djknox2 as of right now, Canada, Panama and the US are in a three way tie for number 31… if Panama wins today or loses in penalties, they will be top 30! Also, Venezuela are 54th in the FIFA rankings but 18th in ELO. Makes it more impressive when you look at how Canada ran them in circles for most of the game yesterday.

[@Vickzq]

@@joseph-fernando-piano To be fair... Venezuela never qualified for a WC so far. There is a reason fifa ranking had them low.

[@ginjjiigok364]

USA doesnt push soccer at all and we have suits running the usmnt instead of explayers.

[@ericcardona3227]

I couldn’t disagree more with Lalas. Canada played great. They were hungry. They had many missed opportunities but it was because they were aggressive. They played with passion. As an American I’m rooting for Canada.

[@jrcanuck1]

The Venezuelan goal was caused by the fact that when the Canadian player was throwing the ball in before that goal, the Venezuelan goalkeeper went over & interfered with the ball thrower, which should have been an automatic yellow; but it was completely ignored by the Ref. The Canadian player should not have thrown the ball in right away because Marsch & the Canadian players were still stunned by the Refs decision & I believe that both Bombito & Crepeau were also upfield because they were correctly expecting a yellow card. Terrible Reffing partially caused that goal.

[@ibopwebop]

FACTS!!

[@jrcanuck1]

@@ibopwebop , yep, those are the facts.

[@netoponce09]

I exactly! Thank you for explaining everything, some people forget that even the slightest of things can change a match, I mean if it didn’t, the GK wouldn’t have done that shenanigan lol

[@Wzded]

I agree with some of his opinions but Alexi talks alot without saying anything of real substance. He doesn't give a technical breakdown or reasoning behind his statements.

[@FrankieBlueEyes]

First time listening to Alexi? He's known for talking endlessly without saying anything. It's kind of his thing. 😂

[@jorgelcamacho670]

Lalas likes to run his mouth. He is an entertainer, not an analyst.

[@user-dw3hl4sh2w]

Current players and coaches complain that old pundits who played the game 30 years ago don't understand the modern game. The game has become more complicated

[@canvas11xD]

None of the old usmnt besides Donovan know tactics.

[@centenoj85]

He said He wasn’t impressed with Venezuela. Wow. They did amazing in this tournament. Alexis calm down buddy.

[@trorisk]

Even if they are eliminated by Argentina, Canada's players will be able to return home with their heads held high. They will have succeeded in their World Cup and will have been eliminated by stronger than them.

[@calvintsang5462]

Even if they are eliminated by Argentina, they play for 3rd place, get more experience, and show us all what they can potentially do!

[@JoseRamirez-qe2zg]

If they lose this game, they will play for 3rd place on Saturday

[@mikepop6163]

Stop bashing Canada Lalas. Anyone but Canada? They won CONCACAF last World Cup. The US team is terrible and has been for a few years

[@GordonBombay5710]

Canada is terrible, actually.

[@flaviovelasquez4451]

Seriously. Lalas is the biggest sore loser ever. 🇨🇦 have been a top 2 team in Concacaf since the last wcq cycle. They are definitely here to stay!

[@stillirise7813]

What is Concacaf World cup?

[@DerekLangdon]

With Lalas, Canada reminds him of his English experience! He failed a trial with Arsenal FC, and has been bitter and twisted about it ever since! So he wears his distaste for all things English on his sleeve! Football, food, even the bloody weather. He’s pathetic!!

[@SirSam21]

​@@stillirise7813I think he means Canada finished 1st in CONCACAF qualifiers for the last world Cup, ahead of of US and Mexico. The team is generally good

[@captaincrunch1707]

The whole US soccer federation is too entrenched with their leadership, ideology & direction. Imo , the social rot has seeped into our players+coach which hold us back. JM has found a way to cut thru that and inspire his boys to play hard and maintain discipline. Bravo - what a TEAM & coach !!! Glad to have somebody from North America to root for

[@MrMabloom]

I can only assume Marsh wanted to change more than the USSoccer federation was willing to change and perhaps needed more money which they were not willing to match.

[@ginjjiigok364]

BUncha non players rule usamnt

[@laj382]

Crocker was hired to make it look like the U.S. Federation was actually conducting a search when really they planned on keeping Burhalter in place. Did Burhalter's brother orchestrate this fiasco? Greg over several years has demonstrated his inability to get the line-up right, make in-game strategic decisions, and to show continuous improvement of the team. The Burhalter brothers need to go.

[@ginjjiigok364]

yep

[@juanpablosaenz9037]

So US soccer is as corrupt as Mexico's "Fútbol" Federation.. The more you know.

[@nicholastricarico2957]

Right now, and even back then, they should have had a meeting where someone said, "No matter what happens, we cannot leave this room with Greg still as the manager. Sorry Jay, but it's the truth. Greg has done well to get us to this point, but we need to advance." Instead, they went in with the mindset of, "We need to find a way to keep Greg Berhalter at all costs." Ecuador fired their man

[@steevgillies8826]

"Anybody but Canada"? If it was Mexico it would hurt. With Canada and an American coaching it's just kind of weird and fun.

[@alex1vid]

Totally agree. I don't share the sentiment against Canada. I like how they fight and play. Respect.

[@DanielMunoz45130]

Same as a American all respect to Canada the better team wins

[@texanman7191]

That only depends. The US Men's team hasn't won jack outside of CONCACAF. Can you imagine Canada win something important before the United States. Canada is a growing team. Their league is only nine years old.

[@eye_straindigital]

Marsch should’ve been our guy. His balls to the walls mentality is great for short international tournaments. It’s all about being present and taking risks with Marsch. Hate him or love it but the underdog on top!

[@The_Thinker_915]

I’ve been saying this… hiring Greg for a second term was a mistake

[@davek7054]

Anyone but Canada? Is that how the rest of your country feels? To all of my Canadian friends, doesn't that make it feel so much sweeter?

[@Lord1001]

Jesse Marsch??? The US needs Randy Marsh... What? What?... I thought this was America 😂🤣

[@rturene94]

Dude that was golden i ain’t even gonna cap 🧢 imagine Randy marsh coaching Eric playing Striker Kenny midfield Stan and Kyle winger

[@andresluna351]

Yyeeeees

[@funkycoldmedina32]

Stan VanMarsh 😂😂😂😂😂

[@DerekLangdon]

Jesse Marsch, could be a good fit for England. I’ve said this before, he has the drive to be a good International coach! But has a tendency to be reckless at times. Hence his failure with Leeds United.

[@drnike591]

They took our Jobs!!

[@brandond8197]

Anybody but Canada? I’m pretty sure you would rather have Canada than Mexico in semis

[@tpd1399]

Did you not hear what he said thirty seconds after that lmao

[@adolfovaldez1229]

Oh, I remember Alexi used to say “I hate them” in reference to Mexican players. Now he disrespects Canada?

[@jamesbernal]

On paper US appears to be the better team, but Canada plays better as a team. It’s so evident.

[@sqgallacher]

I would not be surprised if Canada is in the final

[@kevoreilly6557]

What Alexi knows about managing a team you could write on a postal stamp

[@sundeep18]

To say Canada didn't really play well but took what was on offer is such BS. Canada should have won the game like 3 or 4 - nil. You can only beat what's infront of you and they were the superior team by some distance. If they can be more clinical they'd give anyone problems. Their build up play was pretty impressive. passing fast and forward with intention....passing in triangles...great to watch!

[@angeloangelojoseph1494]

Thanks Yanks, we Canucks appreciate the gift of Coach Marsch.

[@Rodo_58]

Combination of both, I’m sure he wants that US coach but we can’t sleep on Canada, they have an exciting generation of players!

[@PBScourge]

Well, WHY isn’t Marsch the right guy? I’m not disagreeing with you, but Lex said three or four times that Marsch wasn’t the guy for US soccer. It’d be helpful if you elaborate a little bit. I don’t know what you’re talking about.

[@austincowper7551]

Yup- he refuses to say. Maybe he's protecting sources or whatever- but, without revealing his thoughts, it just seems odd and petty. Marsch clearly would've been a better hire.

[@gmbarchitect]

Crocker fumbled the bag. He needs to make it right while there is still time.

[@ItsGioLopez]

Make it right by resigning

[@louiedajet]

@@ItsGioLopezx2

[@marfon7618]

Crocker is on Vacation watching the Euro Cup, could you believe that? When he comes back 🙄 the Federation will come to a decision 😡

[@igalp]

Wow .. anybody but Canada. That's a silly statement. It's good for the sport if teams in North America do well. It's quite bitter to say that. Canada is a good team. Maybe that's just jealousy that the USA team isn't near as good as the Canadian team is. Canadians would never say "anybody but the US team".

[@laveritesurlestemoinsdejeh8522]

We wouldn't SAY it, but we sure as heck would THINK it...🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelwilson4621]

sure we would

[@sing-dance-play]

I love how Canada’s success has somehow got something to do with America.

[@wiskasIO]

Good luck Canadians!! 🇨🇦 🇺🇲 Give the Argentines a run for their money!! I'll be rooting for you from Texas!! 🍁

[@jjmarz1001]

It's wonderful seeing Alexi sooooo butt hurt about Canada being able to go far in the tournament with 1/10 the the population.

[@Fjord-yk9cb]

Calling Lalas an analyst is a euphemism. He's an observer who criticizes after the fact. He's a glorified blogger on KZbin. He's a tiny fraction of Wejnalda.

[@asinc79]

Jesse inherited a better team in Canada. Remember they qualified well ahead of the US for WC22, and here they are again punking the US with a different coach. More disciplined better team that knows how to get results when it matters. Herdman would’ve done this too likely. Canada is just better, facts!

[@noisespektrum5416]

Lalas speaks of the Canadian men's national soccer team as if they are the US mens hockey team.

[@francogalati1005]

Well well Lalas c'est la vie . We got there . Don't overhyped too much your american team . That's what happens when cockiness reigns in America . Forza Canada ❤

[@davidmccaig6647]

All three fans? Are you talking about the soccer fans of Canada, or the fans of your show?

[@vekunde]

Oh, Canada.

[@marcmendoza5815]

Matt Crocker a 🤡 for hiring 3 G again. It took him months to hire the same guy who fails 😂. Great time to get a new sporting director who knows how to hire a quality coach for the upcoming World Cup.

[@captaincrunch1707]

And then to give that bum an extension on his contract. Like who on earth would’ve been interested in stealing GGG from the usmnt job. I suspect more dirty corrupt inside baseball that led to the contract extension. That whole federation leadership should be fired if USA is ever gonna fix this mess

[@Turtlefast235]

Don't forget that Lalas supported that dumb decision!

[@former2u]

Canada played soccer the way they play hockey. Heart, aggressive, fortitude, skill ... the Canadian way.

[@keltonmadden2103]

Maybe but more importantly Canada just has a better team. Davies > pulisic, and the list goes on

[@Yankers356]

Davis = Sidney crosby of soccer

[@regdagraca8061]

I must be the fourth Canadian fan!! Love the hate and can’t deny we’re growing!

[@thecastleofenlightenment2604]

mls has helped Canada massively and Jesse Marsh had them playing great

[@DarthVader-gs9hj]

Can Canada pull off a Greece of 2004 ?

[@andrewsantosguzman8855]

Noup

[@user-zp2dy4wf2y]

We can believe ❤

[@andrewsantosguzman8855]

@@user-zp2dy4wf2y is Argentina,you lose,sorry...

[@user-zp2dy4wf2y]

I said believe not win read properly

[@RagedContinuum]

Anything is possible but Argentina have too many advantage players - Canada will have few opportunities and Argentina will pressure all game

[@RagedContinuum]

Marsch has canada playing the type of ball USA should be playing - he knows what he has and how to use it effectively

[@foofighter7249]

Canada will need to finish around the net going forward, but the team is fun to watch. We grind things out and play with our ❤

[@Selfcenteredhumans]

I must admit I was really disappointed at his views. As a Canadian, I always cheer for the USA if Canada is not involved. I take vacations in the states and go to Buffalo for day trips. But his comments just put a damper on any future plans, only because this is what Americans think of Canadians.

[@WingWingHerro]

Canada with a population smaller than the US and less money through their federation, managed to get to the semifinals.

[@blnyx]

As a casual, it's obvious the us soccer suffers from alumni capture, including soccer media.

[@chipchiperson679]

The US team also showed they made a mistake not having US players from their own MLS league when Canada have 14 MLS players representing North America in the Copa better than the USA choke artists and from what I can see are a way more skilled better play making team than USA who are full of euro league bench warmer mascots that went soft playing with no balls or Swagger for team USA like the past teams have.

[@CJBouhlal]

Jesse Marsch said: "We're using Copa America to springboard Canada Men's National Team to World Cup 2026" This is exactly what I thought the USSF wanted Berhalter to do, and if not why not? ~ If it makes sense for Canada, it should make double the sense for the USA, Copa America is being played here in the USA not Canada. Hello USSF, is anybody using their brain out there?

[@Positive916]

Actually, the 2026 World Cup will be played in Canada. As well as Mexico and the US. It's a three country hosting gig. Granted, the overwhelming majority of matches will be played in the US, including every match after the group stage (Correction: every match from the quarterfinals, forward) but there will be games in all three countries.

[@ngarcia103]

​@@Positive916 Plus, Canada and Mexico will stay in their own countries until (I believe) the Round of 16.

[@philipraphael5188]

@@Positive916 You may want to check on the (every match after the group stage) will be played in the US! Vancouver is hosting games after the group stage is done. Come on up to BC Place in 2026! The place will be rocking!

[@AlfredoEClark]

I know what Alexi is saying but I still think Gregg Berhalter is a much better manager than Jesse Marsch. Just let Gregg work and the results will come. I don't know what all the fuss is about. Greetings from Panamá City, Panamá.

[@douglapointe6810]

John Herdman the previous coach of Canada deserves credit for putting the team together that won

[@nancyleo3987]

Ah, cry me a river. Jesse acknowledged that he had encouraged Mad Max to come out of his area and challenge, so he wasn't all that upset. He said he told his staff that the goal was on him. We love our boys, all 3 of us. 😂

[@Sid-gu5qk]

As a Canadian fan I'd recommend hiring John Herdman. 😮

[@MrSupahLMFAO]

he can’t be hired he’s under contract with Toronto FC

[@abegebreys514]

I am very embarrassed by the us and mexico and very proud with canada.

[@DanielTaura-ts7vl]

Unbelievable we could have Jessy Marsh 😢 ⚽️ and our neighbors Mexico could have Marcelo Bielsa, Congratulations Canada 🇨🇦 👏 ⚽️

[@amos1678]

Deja vu! With the Canada victory in Copa. Felt the same way when Canada finished 1st in CONCACAF WC qualifying. How did we let that happen considering the quality of the US team vs Canada’s. There are teams all over the planet where managers and federations get the most out of their players, something we used to be good at. An Epic failure at many levels.

[@CJBouhlal]

In the sense of taking advantage of the current learning Moment. - We have the USMNT and its coach Gregg Berhalter who didn't demonstrate the American Tough Mentality. - Then we have Canada Men's team and their coach Jesse Marsch who clearly said yesterday that his team has a Tough Mentality. I add to that their Coach Marsch also has that Mentality. Canada will play the Semifinal against Argentina The USMNT is out Remind me again what are the positive characteristics of Gregg Berhalter? Did we as the USMNT benefit something from Gregg's personality or whatever it is that he's teaching? Ecuador Fired their Coach next day Even Brazil in past tournaments fired it's world champion coach when they lost France does the same< England Germany.. What are the benefits to US FANs from Gregg Berhalter staying on as USMNT coach? It's like this, you know how to win because winning is a natural thing to you, but others can benefit from our tough mentality US coaches, not us? The USSF is not managing a situation GENIOUSLY, it is creating more opportunities for Failure to last longer. I seriously doubt Gregg Berhalter knows what happened against Columbia or Panama. For the USSF to act like Gregg is a part of some genius plan for 2026, they're taking a huge risk which is guaranteed to cost the USMNT more regression. Gregg has nothing else to give to the USMNT, and the players can like him all they want it won't change the fact that our style of play can win (Canada) but we lost. This means we played below our natural level Mr. Berhalter. You reading this USSF?

[@JaySukow]

Only one thing to quickly bring us together: winning.

[@ms1007901]

Lalas Alexi has been a GGG defender and US soccer federation sucker since day one. I told you GGG is no good. I told you so. Now he jumps on the “Fire GGG” wagon. Welcome onboard Lalas!!

[@chaseb6299]

Hahaha! I'm 1 of the 3 Canadian fans 💪💪💪 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Phantus00]

This felt like a parody of a sports show. It did remind me however the US also has a team.

[@yourintuition2247]

I mean the results speak for themselves

[@chlorophyllmorelikeboraphy6874]

I really like J Marsh but NO WAY would he have been the right person to coach the national team. It doesn’t matter who they bring in next, our players have to step up. Behalter didn’t lose this tournament, Tim Weah did.

[@julianakim6853]

I love your brutal honesty 😂

[@sisque16]

Here’s a technical breakdown to hire Marsch, US soccer chooses players on speed and physicality, not technical ability; using this logic our players are better suited playing a high press and/or counterattacking style because using our speed/physicality we can maximize our strengths in transition in the counter attack and in transition where one pass can lead to a dangerous situation. Berhalter on the other hand is trying to play a possession based system, so if you take my assumption of the players we pick, our speed and athleticism is a weakness when trying to play out of the back.

[@coffeebean5975]

The U.S. lacked technical mid-fielders to link up the offensive attack. When you can't pass your way out of the back, its time change.

[@LilRedRasta]

Also our midfield is above average in world football. Its more defensive though which isn't a horrible thing, but we need someone like gio or even LDT/Cardoso central who can make a pass.

[@nias2631]

I agree to some extent on the high press thing. What you lack in experience you make up for in speed and athleticism. But I don't think our midfield is that bad. Our midfield has been stronger than most, e.g. England in the WC. In Copa Amer what I saw was young guys who don't know how to play S Amer ball. If you hold the ball for any length of time you will get taken out. You only dribble at the opponents penalty box because they can't foul you there. Otherwise it should be fast passing through the middle when things line up. Every time our guys decided to dribble to progress the ball all the space was shut down immediately because conmebol is great at that. It has always been that way.

[@beefwellington570]

Canada doesn’t get enough credit. They’re a solid team.

[@realbro1415]

Let's Go Canada!!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@lowercentenary]

Jesse and canada played under virtually zero expectations...dont lets make the mistake of thinking he woukd have enjoyed similar success with usmnt...we need a world class coach either klopp or gurqdiola or that level type to climb the next rung

[@bibleberean-qr5iw]

Thank you, Alexi Lalas, for revealing your distasteful jealousy. I'm probably sure the entire USMNT are feeling this way simply because Canada is exactly where the USMNT wanted to be--in the Copa America semi final. And Jesse Marsch is bringing the best of out of the CNMT. The scary thing is that they will only get better, and will challenge the USMNT and Mexico in CONCACAF. This Copa America tournament has prove beyond all doubt that Canada can play with the very best, and the experiences they have gained will prove very valuable, and eventually will bear fruit. VAMOS CANADA!!! LET'S GO!!!

[@joseph-fernando-piano]

There’s no way that anyone can say that Canada is not currently the top team in Concacaf… and don’t give me that “oooh we won the latest nations league”… the Concacaf nations league is more of a joke than the Audi cup…

[@harryhickey1876]

I am one of the three fans from Canada 🎉😂

[@massimoezem]

Love you too Alexi from Canada

[@massimoezem]

btw we are 30 strong thank you very much!

[@joshhunter1129]

Can be flippant of Canada all you want, as a neutral the best player from North America isn’t from the US. It’s Alphonso Davies, you’ve all been talking Pulisic up for years. Davies younger and already a far better player and achieved far more

[@papaoohmaumau]

Lalas is anything but neutral.

[@joshhunter1129]

@@papaoohmaumau I’m saying I’m the neutral. I’m Scottish so no dog in the fight between the US and Canada

[@marcovanbastenfa7357]

Jesse marsh proves that MLS players combine with Europe players work

[@papaoohmaumau]

You are the reason the US lost to Brazil in 1994. And that was Brazil with 10 players

[@marcharter839]

If you think JM was not the right hire for the USA, you're crazy. That's coming from a Leeds fan. The man is a proper tactic and man manager coach.

[@VDD-2766]

Knew how this was going down when the USMNT jersey numbers were rainbow colors

[@scatterthewinds3126]

Canada and USA should be supporting each other. They have the same set of geographical and logistical barriers.

[@jonp341]

I really think Canada will continue to improve and give both Mexico and USMNT a hard time in Concacaf competition. USMNT and Mexico were grouped in this tournament. Canada made it to semifinals falling short to the world champions. Well done Canada. Keep expanding your talent pool and see you at the World Cup 2026.

[@marcovalentini5741]

Have you seen the size and energy of supported when the games are in Canada????

[@grayknight836]

I’ve been calling for this for years now, Berhalter had his shot. Now it’s time for Jesse Marsh to take the USMNT 🇺🇸 reins and go with it!

[@michaelwilson4621]

you cant have him learn to live with your poor choices.

[@greasyfatnewt]

Watching Americans get a generous slice of humble pie in real time is honestly one of the greatest things anyone who isn't American can experience. Around July 4th to boot. Enjoy your freedom, America. Freedom from victory. 😂

[@MisterDaryn]

I cheered for the US until the end. We all want to see soccer grow in North America.

[@guyfurfaro9902]

Contrary to what Lalas says, Jesse Marsch would have been a great hire for the US. If the US is going to compete at the highest level they need to think differently and play differently and Jesse brings that as a coach.

[@marvinsulzer8258]

This isn’t just about Marsch, ever since Canada won the WCQ, Canada has been trending over the US. This Copa result is just part of this trajectory. Come 2026, expect Canada to be the top host nation. And you can’t say “we didn’t see it coming”. Also Soccer is taken a lot more seriously in Canada. We ain’t got NASCAR or any other fringe sport to compete with.

[@kylecasey144]

Everyone hates on lalalalalalas but he preaches the truth.

[@jeremypearson6852]

Amazing, Lalas usually says anyone but England. I guess everyone is an enemy for him.

[@michaelgray5958]

He only speaks in cliches, always. One of the dumbest pundits around.

[@soundgrips]

England and Canada both in the Semis what a glorious day.

[@MrHiguy1989]

I agree. Gregg being the wrong man, doesn't change that Jesse Marsch was also the wrong man.

[@MrShakdeez]

Can you imagine how crazy it would be if Canada beat the US in the friendly in September?

[@michaelwilson4621]

if...

[@riobabic8960]

The only reasons the USA won the Gold Cup was Berhalter was coach and Canada sent there second team.

[@rosslongbottom6362]

We are optimistic that the Americans will be a very competitive team in the future. Don't get too down. We in Canada know our American friends will bounce back and be a strong force in time for the World Cup. Chin up my friends! :)

[@TheBobafettmaster]

Geez, I didn't know the US had a certain style , would that be "hyper sensitive"? Marsh's style works well for tournament teams, especially with the speed of Canada . In fact all tournament teams must dumb down their scheme because they don't have enough time to practice complex plays. I'm so happy for Jesse and Canada and pleased that he isn't our coach. Go Canada!

[@stevetash5032]

Will a new coach matter?? Are the problems we have bigger than GGG??

[@martintrejo1950]

The Federation is a Problem. Way to much woke politics, they let lgbtq maniacs run the federation

[@everything_mania]

The problems are bigger than Berhalter. With that said, Berhalter is a mediocre coach, at best, and there is a lot of negativity around him. From the nepotism behind his un-deserved appointment, to him being unable to keep his mouth shut at a press conference and leaking the Gio incident, to his re-hiring in a sham of a coach search. He's had 5 1/2 years as coach and we know what he is and what this team is with him as coach, and it isn't all that inspiring.

[@laj382]

@@everything_mania Berhalter told Reyna prior to the World Cup that he wasn't going to play him. Reyna is our second best player, and he is possibly our most creative player. Burhalter should have been fired immediately after the World Cup. The U.S. federation is a joke; they are corrupt and inept.

[@benoitwaffle5439]

Firing Berhalter won't fix every problem, but what is the case for keeping him? If the argument is that they don't want to go through the process and get someone who isn't all that different, or it is just easier to not start over, then they are just taking advantage of there not being a ton of pressure on US Men's soccer.

[@jacobsterg1736]

New people running our federation, new coach and better players. We are the equivalent of toddlers kicking shins on the international stage, honestly. Its shockingly embarrassing and shameful at this point.

[@brianbates212]

I wouldn't say so, Canada was on the rise when he got the job so it's difficult to say what's him and what was more or less in place anyway. All recent events have shown is that US Soccer completely blew it by bringing Berhalter back.

[@Semduude]

In a few days Alex Lalas will claim that the Canadian team is American. All the credit, he links to America: Jesse Marsch, MLS, American flair, etc. But then he can't help himself. He is overcome with jealousy and talks smack about the Canadian team. How pathetic. Canada played their games in front of their opponents' fans and they prevailed. The US team played in front of their own fans on home turf. They got eliminated in the group stages. Let that sink in. Give credit where it is due. I thought that was the American thing, am I mistaken?