Pochettino Wins His First USMNT Camp Cupcake Game | USA 3-1 Venezuela Post-Match Analysis

[@claytonsamuels9796]

I appreciate you guys covering this camp with a little bit of positivity. Yes, a vast majority of these players will never make the A team, but it's still an opportunity for them to fulfill their dreams of representing the US, and who knows, maybe we'll discover some depth pieces here. KZbinrs like Tac Manager and 11 Yanks have been so negative about this camp. As fans, we should try and raise our boys up, not bring them down. For all we know, Jack Mcglynn might come on as a sub in the 2026 WC and score the game winning goal with that beautiful left foot of his!

[@Chicagofellow15]

Good coverage of the camp. I thought Gutierrez wasn't that Much worse than Caden Clark, in this game. But we'll see in this next game.

[@lagronemikal]

I'm sitting here watching Noahkai Banks play strong minutes for Augsburg, getting clearances, and looking like he totally belongs. Long way to go but IMO Banks is going to be a USMNT player soon. Haha and like every other comment I leave I'll include I'm a big proponent of a Banks/Wynder future pairing. Hope Wynder gets a shot with the A team next season.

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

Agree with everything, and I’ll add that Neil Pierre looked good against Slavia Prague today. The future of the CB position is bright.

[@maverick6010]

Thanks for the video guys

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shreysheth3523]

Great analysis as always

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

Much appreciated!

[@EtotheLtotheP]

Good video and thought the analysis was pretty on-point. McGlynn and Agyemang were the stars of the show in my opinion… ie the ones who shined enough to warrant some attention for future call-ups. Definitely not onboard for the Matko call up in the first place. His goal was nice, but the PK was atrocious. But him robbing Luna of playing time is the real travesty… hopefully Luna starts next game. I agree with you both that the biggest takeaway was the coaching. Our guys were prepared, they looked more cohesive, and that’s with around 16-18 players who never had been coached by Poch and his coaching staff… and that’s what is telling to me. Entirely new set of guys, and they looked cohesive and as organized as if it was the first-team guys (not as much talent, but with similar quality of organization). Great stuff! 👏🏽

[@tommy39693]

This game really solidified it for me that Shaq Moore and Robinson have nothing to offer. I thought Campbell was at least as good as the other defenders, and was trying to pick out some deep passes. His young age is a plus too. I’m still not sure what some commentators/former players see in Robinson and Shaq Moore.

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

A lot of them have MLS bias so the Robinson praise is somewhat understandable, but Shaq Moore isn’t even that great in MLS. Hopefully this is his last camp, but you never know. Campbell had a few good moments, it was nice to see him get a chance but ultimately we have a lot of better CBs both now and for the future.

[@dirks6550]

Will Matko end up getting a call up in March? That seems scary. I hope not.

[@julianvivas2895]

How did the usmnt u-20 do?

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

Lost 3-0 to Nashville’s first team

[@julianvivas2895]

@ dang, that’s not very good

[@history43487]

Braden I totally agree - was a bit sorry that Madman Matko scored, as that will give Poch the rope to keep bringing him. Also, I'll admit I don't watch much MLS so maybe it is unfair to give a hot take on Cremaschi on just one game watched, but I am really not impressed with him. He's like a poor man's Brendan Aaronson.

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

We just have to hope we don’t see Matko in a real camp. I’ve never really understood the Cremaschi hype, he’s good for the U20s but is way out of his depth most times he plays at a level higher than that. I think it mainly came about because he plays with Messi.

[@Ethan_kravcak]

Matko will be a liability going forward. Definitely don’t wanna see him at the senior team level

[@Chicagofellow15]

George Campbell did not have a good game at all.

[@bernman23]

If it was mainly Poch, why was the US totally dysfunctional at Mexico w/ a B+ team? That reinforces it was more willing & able press-resistant players like Guti & McGlynn + a better target as a CF than Sargent in Agyemang. The Guti analysis is shockingly bad too. He was the most important, impressive player in this game, back to goal, advancing the ball. They couldn't do it w/ him out & McGlynn + Clark in. Clark bombed at it. Terrible takes as always about the cb vets too.

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

How are you comparing an away game in Mexico without 8 of our starters during Poch’s first camp to a Camp Cupcake game against Venezuela’s B/C team? If you think Guti was the most impressive player you’re either an insanely biased Fire fan or didn’t watch the same game.

[@bernman23]

@@AMERICANULTRASTALK Insanely biased? Project much? You act like Miles & Zimmerman were at best mid players when they were our best cb's for a couple yrs & now you claim they should never get called up even for c-team comps. You agenda push & generate disdain for any domestic who's not a kid like you for clicks or cuz you're a follower. Disrespect players who've earned respect for their contributions. And I guess the point about Tillman/Musah not even try to aid build-up vs. Mexico & Guti making a dramatic difference on/off v. Venezuela went over your head. Not biased at all you don't apply competition to McGlynn when he was a turnstile vs. a better opponent like Morocco. Thus, while ostensibly he had the best game vs. Venezuela, it very likely doesn't translate. Gutierrez being fast w/ the ball & not a sloth w/out it works at higher levels. Thus he was more impressive.

[@Juanitojk]

Stop with the hate don't be followers, the pass wasn't even meant for Matko. McGylnn was passing it to Gutierrez, it was a nice goal

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

We said it was a nice goal, doesn’t mean he wasn’t bad for the rest of the game and definitely doesn’t mean that there aren’t major issues with the call up in the first place.

[@anlerden4851]

Hi Dear Yuri and Hi Dear Braden We won the game 3-1 against Venezuela. I loved the performance of Our Beautiful USA Men Team alot.🥰😍🤗❤🤍💙💯

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

It was a good game for sure!