USMNT advances to the Round of 16 after defeating Iran 🙌 FULL REACTION | ESPN FC

The ESPN FC crew reacts to the US Men's National Team defeating Iran, 1-0, in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and qualifying for the Round of 16.
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[@alancawfield6549]

Tim Ream has been brilliant in the tournament, looks so assured and composed and never under pressure, does his job with minimal fuss.

[@lucasdemacedo4334]

Absolutely he is definitely such a solid defender and leader in this team!

[@Jettplayzgames]

He was outstanding, one of our most consistent players so far

[@chevito6]

So sad that he’s 35 as it’s likely his last World Cup. 😢

[@GR-bn3xj]

Kudos to him. Great tournament by him

[@macimages4215]

It’s almost like he should have been part of the all along

[@hellomoto4906]

Don’t understand why people aren’t talking about Dest more. Dudes a beast coming down the wing.

[@chriss2412]

He’s a better attacker than defender… sort of like Trent Alexander Arnold. Depending on the need of the team, potential liability

[@maudalmusicalmachines3541]

He's had 2 truly brilliant defensive matches!

[@maudalmusicalmachines3541]

@@chriss2412 exvept he was brilliant on defence.

[@moxictasculinity]

American TAA

[@macimages4215]

He was great today. Dangerous all game

[@Drwish-lq2tu]

Sergino Dest was superb. His best match in the world cup thus far.

[@hectorlopez1069]

He was fast

[@natoskull2]

Dest is a bad@.$$ last name.

[@liviujivan5680]

I am very happy for the United States, this qualification was long due. Respect from Romania!

[@mattsnider2667]

Proud of the US team, especially since it's such a young squad. And congrats to Pulisic, happy to see him get the winner. Also respect to Iran, they had their chances too.

[@yamatotakeru9078]

GO USA!

[@amirmousawi9156]

Iran team does not represent the nation of iran. Itthe regime team. Iranians are happy of the result. Iranians are dancing on the street. We will destroy the regime soon. Many of our good players boycoted the world cup because of the regimes crimes.

[@davinalopez-oz1ez]

What's there to be proud of they're always in the situation. That's a problem with the fans they're satisfied with this but you can never expect more than them after this. They lose the round of 16 congratulations they did us proud. This is nothing they're going to get eliminated by a better team. That's why mexicol and USA will never advance further

[@CDmusic10]

🧂🧂

[@mattsnider2667]

@@davinalopez-oz1ez How are they "always in the situation" when they didn't even go to the last World Cup? Also World Cups are short-style tournaments---there can be and often are upsets (heck, Belgium is #2 in the FIFA rankings and they're terrible, so maybe we need to play the games and not just decide outcomes based on historical reputation). I mean, if you want to comment and say "I don't like CONCACAF teams," go ahead and do that. But otherwise you're just coming across like sour-grapes.

[@gmoney113]

Tyler Adam’s has been absolutely unreal. Coaches around the world have to be saying they want this guy

[@5burned5]

As a Leeds fan… we want 60mil minimum… the next Kante

[@Sam-Videos]

@@5burned5 60 million is a bargain for Adams

[@johnbarnes3365]

@Lul Shield united isnt trash anymore you fool

[@lionelgrisbane-ud87]

@Lul Shield He’s going to MLS. FC Cincinnati. Guaranteed. Book it.

[@CDmusic10]

🧂🧂

[@jasondbaker]

This tournament is the best I’ve ever seen the US play from a technical standpoint. Just lacking a striker and a dominant center back. The future looks bright.

[@MrEl-mj4wu]

First u should stop calling it soccer

[@joshuacraig9061]

@@MrEl-mj4wu read his comment 3 times. Until I commented just now you were the only one throwing the soccer word around. So please respect the sport and stop calling it soccer.

[@halfvolley11]

World Cup in Qatar is by far the best ever.

[@larrybuchannan186]

@@joshuacraig9061 We call it soccer, get used to it We have the decency to accept your word. Why can't you have the decency to accept our word?

[@yamatotakeru9078]

GO USA!

[@frantisekvtelensky820]

As an Arsenal fan, I'm very happy for Matty Turner. Composed, calm, commanding, and very good with his feet. A huge confidence boost for him! I think the US team have a chance against the Netherlands. They are not as good as they've been in the past. Far from their glory days. It should be a good game. :)

[@Tarantula7Tom]

So happy for and proud of Cameron Carter-Vickers!! 🍀🍀🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@josephsuchan7700]

I personally don’t mind the extra time change. It discourages players to fake injuries just to kill time, knowing that the time wasted will be added at the end.

[@HerveBoisde]

Let’s see how it affects the later games. Having an extra 20 minutes of playing time could take a toll

[@Phin-germayas]

Agree with teams that do flop and do stunts. This game pay have had 4 min of injury time during game play . No reason to have almost 20 min added

[@Youngcarter354]

@@HerveBoisde no it’s not because are not playing when one player is faking an injury

[@bryanwendland235]

The only reason I dislike it is games like this one where the first half stoppage time legit should have been 10 minutes and they only gave 5. It's not about faking injuries, it's about FIFA wanting better ratings and more excitement at the end of games.

[@Jorg05111980]

Exactly

[@arunfooty]

proud of the performance from usa, there is a lot of talent on the team and it’s starting to click, Berhalter almost cost us with the late subs but job well done

[@GR-bn3xj]

Shaq Moore has got to stay in the bench. I said that against England and he somehow keeps getting in

[@sfcSpidey]

@@GR-bn3xj shouldn’t be on the team definitely not on the field his subs have been horrendous but still proud of the team

[@aaronnilestoussaint5672]

Berhalter plays favorite I dont get how Wright gets called up over players like Pepi and even Jordan Pefok who are scoring in actual good leagues but he's picking MLS talents

[@Sam-Videos]

@@aaronnilestoussaint5672 Haji Wright actually plays in the Turkish league

[@bensam8578]

@@GR-bn3xj Shaq Moore plays like some guy who got his squad place as a prize for winning a pub raffle. He's so bad it's unbelievable. It was almost like the coach was trying to sabotage the team by bringing him on. Please get rid!!!

[@loganfrazer8461]

This extra time that they have been adding to this world cup is amazing. Actually getting close to 90 minutes of football and more time for upsets and comebacks. I've never understood how a half could only be 30 minutes and they'd just add 3 minutes on at the end. Hope other leagues and tournaments have this.

[@isaiahh4108]

Definitely

[@adamoxen]

Thought a half was 45mins🤨😐😁

[@hasselett]

@Adam Oxen He means that lots of time is often wasted due to injuries, set pieces, and other interruptions.

[@andrewholland7712]

Im a Canadian and a bit sad by our teams exit but Im Happy for our USA neighbors. Good Luck I hope you can advance to the Finals and Win. Go USA!!!

[@CDmusic10]

Finally a Canadian that isn't insufferable lol.

[@larrybuchannan186]

@@CDmusic10 canada got its as kickd

[@imouto4hire]

😂😂

[@micahbooth1624]

CCV’s physicality scared Iran away from the back 3rd all night. Underrated change to the starting XI…

[@TomWatsonB1]

Let's go!!!! This is the moment we'll remember from this World Cup! Any further success is just gravy for the US and its fans!

[@benedictchinweuba5820]

Was quite nervy at the end, but happy for the USMNT! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@yamatotakeru9078]

ME TOO! GO USA!

[@drewbranch7700]

Bruh!😬😬😬😬

[@Bilnation]

Dest was by far the best player on the pitch. Yeah Pulisic scored but Dest was running circles around their defense all first half and was solid defensively the second until substituted.

[@kjolner9202]

Facts

[@kjolner9202]

Crazy that he's from holland

[@mateom8568]

@@kjolner9202 I know it is

[@loganfrazer8461]

Turner and Dest have been fantastic from the games I've seen. We have really good pressure against other teams and even against England we are playing entertaining football. Love to see us doing well but we definitely need some more improvement.

[@MrPhilthy08]

Could you have ever imagined that they’d be saying the US keeper hasn’t been tested AFTER the group stage. We think of Tim Howard and all his legendary saves, but it’s a much better sign for the keeper to do minimal work.

[@Zazzaro703]

Robinson makes great runs but had waaayyyy too many heavy touches that cost him getting a dangerous ball into the box or getting an attack going today. Still has played great.

[@davensthekey]

That's true. I almost killed him for that😳

[@Guntherthefool]

Ffs cut away from Kasey so he can cough and get some water lmao

[@maudalmusicalmachines3541]

Tim Ream *has* been a rock for us. But the biggest surprise to me... and I *never* thought I'd say this... is Berhalter! I have to give him credit for his tactical plan. 4 3 3 in posession but they switched to a 4 4 2 when out of possession. And they did it lightning fast. Again... I never thought I'd say this about Berhalter, but this is guile no one has ever seen from the USMNT 🤯😁

[@jhamler1]

I suppose he knows his team but I'm not convinced. His substitutions are not doing it for me.

[@harpersnyder2297]

You noticed that too

[@derekge5794]

Berhalter should get credit for having the team ready to play and setting them up well, but he went way too negative in the second half. We should have gone for the second goal, because we got lucky Iran didn't finish their chances in that last 20 minutes.

[@jhamler1]

@@derekge5794 Exactly. Play to win. The defensive substitutions were dissapointing.

[@bensam8578]

I'd say the team is better than the coach. His substitutions are horrendous!!! Does he not have a better right back than Shaq Moore? How did that guy get on the team? And the coach has oversean 3 bad second halves in a row...what's up with that? This team could be so much better...

[@brettaccardo6940]

I really love the new accurate stoppage time calculator! For a true injury like Iran's goalie almost breaking his nose against a fellow player's head the true time is needed. For shameful footballers who love to flop and roll around for penalties and fake injuries, if the added time hurts your team, good for you and them! Let them police their bad actors as they wish. May the Best Teams Win!

[@AdonijahMpinga]

1:00 The shade to FOX and John Strong 😂

[@judahwhitman]

FOX’s coverage of this World Cup has been straight up trash

[@jackreilly4427]

I agree the 9 is our weakest position but today was the best performance from a 9 in ages. Sargent was class today and we will miss him if he can’t suit up Saturday.

[@gumby624]

I think Reyna would do better in that position. With pulisic and weah using pace during a counter against the ned.

[@jackreilly4427]

@@gumby624 I agree but we have a coach who would never do that

[@lionelgrisbane-ud87]

Reyna would be way better than Sargent as 9

[@Vibreezey]

he would be a better 9 in the sense of a false 9 but you can’t deny sargent had a great game and he does a good job at holding up the ball when it’s played in to him.

[@gumby624]

@@Vibreezey I actually don’t like Sargent. Very mediocre and only plays because the other forwards are a little worse than he is.

[@njdevs3016]

I'm thankful for Tim Ream.

[@calvinminer4365]

Amazing to see Keller really choke up talking about the USMNT team spirit at 8:28. You know it means so much to him.

[@riad19]

I thought he was trying to hold back a cough lol

[@hectorlopez1069]

Pulisic was the man of the match. His most important goal in world cup history. We like you pulisic, you are captain America to us.

[@adamd8442]

Listen. I like Pulisic. His desire to get on the ball, challenge defenders, and otherwise prove a nuisance.. the man is good. But for me. For me the Man of the Match was Dest. No question. (Our whole dynamic moving forward pretty much went kaput when Dest was subbed) And also much props to Tyler Adams. That young man played his heart out too.

[@Enterthedarkness23]

Pulisic finally got his WC moment. 4 years later!

[@Celticlad2001]

Carter- Vickers 🐐

[@tylerwill7259]

Craig has been so supportive of the US this World Cup. I am surprised. He’s also spot on about his assessment of Christian IMO. He’d definitely benefit being at a smaller premier league club.

[@inlivingcolor...abroad6099]

I’m no fan of Berhalter, but it’s clear to me in 3 games that he prepares his teams well tactically-that is evident how they played in the 1st half of games against every team in this group. Where he needs to improve is in his game management during the 2nd half of games.

[@ericklozano2207]

They played exceptional against England early second half but yes they need to be consistent throughout the 90 minutes.

[@thelinedrive]

He’s still an idiot. Parking the bus against two sides you were better than after 1 goal and playing an end of game set piece to settle for tie against England. He leaves too much up to chance and gives this team no margin for error how he operates. I’m tired of settling for the bare minimum when I see how talented this team is and we play like a Serie A team from 2005

[@ericklozano2207]

@@thelinedrive this is a golden generation for the USMNT and he needs to use them to their full capacity. Otherwise they’ll end up like Belgium and not win

[@CriusXI]

I had to face palm when Hercules said he doesn’t understand why the added stoppage time being that high

[@GR-bn3xj]

I can't understand why everyone is so upset about added time. The time added on is what's being wasted during the match. It's like they don't want to admit how much time teams waste. Idk how many matches I have seen teams waste time in the past and it's not added on. If they don't like it, do something about teams wasting so much time

[@jimothyjimbo8900]

@@GR-bn3xj Cuz they are adding it differently than they ever have in the entire history of the sport. Not hard to figure out why people would be annoyed.

[@AM2K2]

@@jimothyjimbo8900 Being annoyed is different to 'not understanding' - the ball is in play for an average of 50-55 minutes...that needs to be improved. There are even longer goal celebrations in the world cup.

[@jimothyjimbo8900]

@@AM2K2 ​ HE “can’t understand” why people are “upset”, which is similar to annoyed. So I’m not sure why you’d respond to my comment like that, unless you didn’t understand it. Which would obviously be ironic.

[@GR-bn3xj]

@@jimothyjimbo8900 I'm not annoyed, I am happy they are adding this time. Maybe teams will quit wasting it. Yes they have added it in differently than in the past, but by now it's not a shocker to see 12 minutes added on even. Everyone should know it's coming by now and adjust.

[@jbenson236]

Where is gio ?? Feel like he is easily one of our best players.. mid field has been solid but feel like he could add more creativity in the mid field, especially when we need a goal.. something has to be going on for him to not even come in as a sub

[@leoarchila9169]

Congratulations USA🎉🎉🎉un abrazo desde Las Vegas NV🤗🤗

[@deadirony477]

🇮🇷 🇺🇸🇲🇽 Love and respect from Colorado, USA.

[@eddwiceestivene8711]

He sacrificed himself for that goal That was a big game

[@hairyape_8103]

I thought dropping deep at the end was the right call. Guys like Musah and Robinson were gassing and giving up a lot of space for runs and crosses. I honestly believe if they didn't shell up to reinforce those vulnerabilities at the end they would have gotten scored on.

[@samfisher2306]

Especially Musah! He did great but was totally spent. I felt bad for him

[@GR-bn3xj]

If they scored it was game over. We knew that by minute 80 so I agreed with the decision to go defensive

[@retrogamerdad9621]

Agreed. Needed to push to start the second half but there's a point you need to protect. GB timed out pretty much right.

[@xxxs8309]

Congrats to the US ,hard fought game

[@moryabadi7440]

Thank you, America

[@WiLDCATZ]

2 goals in 3 games. If they wanna make a run they need to start finishing and converting those opportunities. When the USMNT is at their best they are aggressively moving the ball forward, into the box and taking the open shot instead of overpassing. If they can manage to do that for 90 minutes while still maintaining the integrity of the back 3rd then they will give themselves a very good chance to win on Saturday.

[@angryroy6277]

I thought Kasey was having a seizure there for a second. I guess he was fighting off a cough 😂

[@rezakrist7154]

Love from un Iranian to American soccer team ❤️❤️❤️🇺🇲❤️❤️❤️ Iranian people love you all. Please take look at the media, how happy are the people in Iran for your Victory ✌️. Hope in for free Iran of molls

[@tylerj4401]

Why doesn't anyone talk about how Mckennie is playing incredible after being hurt for the month before

[@benholt06]

Our midfield is world class. I just wish Wes could get to giving us 80 mins rather than 60

[@maxwilliam5240]

He misis the important header

[@wolfstar675]

I dream of at least another quarterfinals game just like in 2002 🙌

[@kylesenninger8542]

Casey has the hardest time balancing breathing and speaking it’s hilarious

[@cactaceous]

I think he has a condition of some kind. Certainly a lung thing. He’s always having to hold himself from coughing. No joke it’s like he has lung cancer. After the camera changes from him talking, you can hear him coughing off camera and the mic turning off.

[@bryanwendland235]

Anything can happen now. Lets go!

[@drewbranch7700]

Aaaaah Shaka is missing,well done usmnt,I am proud of them. We can’t keep doing it the hard way. Now it’s really DO or DIE,so let’s see where we stack up,but it won’t be a walk in the park for sure.Let’s hope we get it right. I really hope Pulisic’s injury is not too serious.

[@OutsideAdventures_6]

Happy birthday Kasey!!!!🎉🎉

[@deadbeatcatdad4048]

i don't know what some of you want from the USMNT. our players are not that good. some decent young midfielders and barely anybody who can score a goal. we didn't make the last world cup, and in four years the team is playing terrific football. coach gregg is doing a pretty good job.

[@harpersnyder2297]

Considering the limitations and disadvantages, i agree. We have to give more credits to the coach. He's struggling for real. We're lucky enough to have advanced to the knockouts i think but we did it regardless. So we should all be grateful at the very least indeed.

[@MrDaveyboy22]

once experience and composure comes along, along with a couple of top rate strikers, USMNT will be an awesome force - if that happens by 2026, they could get to the semi-finals that year, they are on the cusp

[@mentalite39-45]

Stop

[@samuelloification2749]

Miles away from being a top side despite how well they have done

[@edmusuras7471]

This team is without question talented but they made it way too difficult to progress. But they got there and with Pulisic looking like hel be available they will have that underdog mentality against Holland that could make for an interesting match .

[@front331]

Pulisic has to be available. Without Pulisic, they don't stand any chance of beating Netherlands because Netherlands is capable of scoring on US. US needs a scorer and so far, Pulisic is the best option.

[@edmusuras7471]

Hel be ready. He posted from the hospital he's going to be available Saturday

[@AW-zk5qb]

Imagine if soccer/football were the top sport in the US from the beginning (late 1800s) and the US had a proper soccer/football culture like almost every other country in the world. The US would have won multiple World Cups by now

[@spencerschubert5001]

The fact that they didn’t concede any goals in open play… AND they arguably dominated all three matches of the group stage… that’s different than past World Cup showings. Back in 2010, the results were similar but back then the style of play was primarily conservative defensive mentality mixed in with a few explosive or talented players. This group of players are all ballers who can play at a high tempo on the ball. I am worried about Berhalter’s second-half mentality, however. He seems to be stuck in the old school mentality, when the team actually look less likely to concede a goal when they are pressing their strengths in the offensive side of things and playing with urgency to get a goal.

[@theSilvioRoesler]

Agreed. Hope this changes now in the elimination stage

[@Wladislav]

The more accurate stoppage time is great. Eliminating time wasting is key. Just stop the clock whenever it happens.

[@comedicmood2729]

I like Weston McKennie, but for me he slows the game too much. Taking stupid lil touches. Get the ball, pass it. Get it back. Or beat a man & go forward. Yes at times a CM may want to slow down the tempo. But thats the exception, not the rule. U cant play like that against top teams

[@alexmanai1953]

Honestly the netherlands is not that bad of a draw, they got outplayed by ecuador and senegal was also alot better in that match

[@imouto4hire]

The US doesn't have the quality up front to get past Van Dijk. It will be a comfortable win for the Netherlands.

[@BEAR8419]

@@imouto4hire as this World Cup has proved already….dosent matter how good you are you could have a really bad day ..just ask Argentina

[@Vibreezey]

our midfield will run circles against netherlands midfield

[@thomasramirez718]

Great win but Bel needs to let the offense loose and Reyna needs to be given more opportunities.

[@maudalmusicalmachines3541]

It's interesting - Dest great on attack bad on defense, puts in a fantastic defensive performance. And on the other side A Rob is the exact opposite- great on defense not as much on offense. But today he was *dangerous* up and down the left side

[@jhamler1]

If Jedi had a better first touch he'd be making a tremendous impact. Dude just loses the ball too easily.

[@Hhfhujhhuh576]

Very good played

[@KurdeQd]

Congrats Yanks from across the pond, I actually think that You have a 50/50 against Netherlands, glad to see You doing well hope to see You go far!

[@jacob45415]

Thx 🙏🏼

[@larrybuchannan186]

It is like an 25 year old experienced guy losing to a 15 year old amateur The experienced 25 year old aka England, should be ashamd of himself Just like the revolutionary war when a kid like USA went against a superpower like britain and still won That was an embarasment for Britain too And then later when the kid became a superpower while britain became an irrelevan bakwate, that was even more embarasng England are a thorough embarasment.

[@larrybuchannan186]

the limeyys have alway been an embarasment The behavior of your soccer fans is apalng And you were embarasd by a rookie team like usa

[@johnlabu9827]

@@larrybuchannan186 except in revolutionary war you guys have your back up older friend(French)who help you to win

[@KurdeQd]

@@larrybuchannan186 Im not even from England bud I dont know what You on about

[@la_gallada_ruiz9818]

Yes they did 👍💯

[@alexojideagu]

England scored 9 goals, the US scored 2. That's the difference in quality.

[@GR-bn3xj]

But yet they didn't beat the US. That's why you play the games. No doubt england may be the best talent wise team but at the end of the day, they didn't beat the US. Costa Rico lost by how many goals but then won their next game. Scoring a ton of goals in one match doesn't mean anything for your next game

[@johnz8112]

That’s a moot point, they scored ZERO against the US.

[@GR-bn3xj]

@@johnz8112 my bad, I thought I was replying to the OP, not you 😂

[@AW-zk5qb]

Imagine if soccer/football were the top sport in the US from the beginning (late 1800s) and the US had a proper soccer/football culture like almost every other country in the world. The US would have won multiple World Cups by now

[@commissaryarrick9670]

Yet England got shut down by the US

[@javidfarah2181]

Great game ....👍

[@rohanmarkjay]

Casey keller enjoying the moment. Because rest of ESPN crew lets be honest are mostly Brits (Scots and English) were putting U.S. team down before tournament started during right upto the kick off with the England game. Now they are eating humble pie. You can see Casey keller and other Americans thoroughly enjoying the moment.

[@mi6rtgumi6rtgu]

Tim Ream has been brilliant

[@MACBOOY]

Buen juego dream team🎉

[@cht5086]

A friend of Iran's Saeid Ezatolahi mid defender(#6) was shot and got killed by the regime security forces after celebrating the loss, on the same day of the match! ….

[@stronkveak5917]

The excitement...

[@bplayerr1]

Man, of the two analyst the one on the right DOES NOT allow the other guy to talk at all! 😮😒

[@Cool-Edit-5000]

I was screaming at my TV for the ref to ... "BLOW THE #$%@$#@$!! WHISTLE!!!" LOL

[@madridtillidie]

US came fired up and aggressive from the go. Iran seemed emotionally out of it until maybe the 65th-70th min. Iran in the past usually plays very physical and direct and they weren't doing either of that. I guess when the gov threatens your fam over politics, it's hard to grind and be fired up to play.

[@front331]

Definitely the better team than Iran. It's always a delight to see the better teams advance to knockout stages. Hopefully Poland can do that tomorrow too because they are clearly the second best team in that group but in a precarious situation.

[@BenjaminMeyer-xo7ng]

pulisics career trajectory looks eerily similar to xerdan shaqiri and i mean that in a great way

[@DBSportsYT]

Tim Ream was great again as were Pulisic, McKennie, and of course, Tyler Adams. Also thought Sergino Dest played his best game of the WC. I think the goals are coming for the US. They've had their opportunities... just have to connect on some of them. On to the Netherlands! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ToaRahkshi]

1:43 dat voice crack tho lol x'D

[@nwerz-1022]

Whaaaaat was that look from herc to seb when Dan asked about gio and the dead air? Woulda loved to be in the room their producer was sitting in. Why is gio not playing. Maybe he’ll write a book and we can get to the bottom of it 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@jonathanrincon9471]

This is most likely Tim Reams last World Cup hopefully we beat the Dutch and go into the quarterfinals to play against Messi and Argentina 🙏🏻

[@jerryjerry20]

Congratulations 🎉 USA ⚽🎉

[@teqfreak]

I enjoyed the match from the USA against Iran. Energy, winners mentality, fantastic to watch. I think our national team from the Netherlands can learn a thing or two there (let's be honest, they're a bunch of spoiled millionaires). However I still want our team from NL to win. I think NL can go different ways, we can have seen the best already. However, good teams also win bad matches, and so far NL has done that. It will be a great match to watch for sure and if the USA wins I'll support you for the rest of the tournament!

[@GMack17]

If I see Shaq Moore see the pitch on Saturday I’ll bang my head to the wall.

[@spencerbackman]

WHERE. IS. GIO.

[@shellyp9129]

I've been very impressed with the states. Well done for qualifying.. Anything is possible in this WC. The Dutch are good but the US definitely could beat them.

[@davensthekey]

To me , he's one of the best in the world cup.

[@hond4h34d]

4:33 i think we need more ESPN logos LOL

[@WiLDCATZ]

I mean really. Looks ridiculous.

[@KarlOmatsola]

Robinson is EXCEPTIONAL

[@Phin-germayas]

He’s fast , he’s brave but his passes sometimes mess him up and put him out of position

[@andybaughman3719]

I'm a big fan of the added time. It's either that or we stop the clock at a goal, and start it back when the game restarts. So much time is wasted in a game. I think people will dislike added time until it's their team who needs to score.

[@Chris-ze4eq]

Non, ce n'est pas du basket- ball ou de la NFL.

[@gazamidori2866]

My TV has a 2 hour block for each wc game. Even with all the extra time we barely reach the 2 hour mark for games. That's why it's done.

[@theaquariancontrarian3316]

Turner has been solid but HE NEEDS TO HOLD ON TO THE BALL LONGER, especially towards the end of the game. Kill time Turner when your team is winning.

[@Wizards2379]

Going from long to ream is the only reason he went through.

[@dipthongthathongthongthong9691]

No chance against the Dutch unless they improve their finishing and decisions in the 18. Netherlands have weaknesses and can be beaten. But they also have a hot striker and the US by contrast doesn't. The Dutch know how to win when they aren't at their best. US gives themselves no margin for error. Barely saw out the win today. I think Van Gaal will manage it better than Berhalter.

[@GR-bn3xj]

The Dutch always seem to destroy their group in group play, then falter in the knockout stage. I don't know the health of Memphis. No doubt Netherlands have to be the favorite, but not an overwhelming, slam dunk one. It would be a surprise if the US wins but not a shocking result

[@dipthongthathongthongthong9691]

@@GR-bn3xj Def wouldn't be shocking. The Dutch were second best vs Ecuador imo. But Berhalter is now in uncharted territory. Can he put together the proper tactical plan? Can he make the right in-game decisions? Can the US score more than 1? Let's say it's another tight match. I think the Dutch have many more options and tactics from the bench to affect the outcome. But, it's been a wild WC so who knows...

[@GR-bn3xj]

@@dipthongthathongthongthong9691 I think the Dutch win unfortunately, but I think the US have a decent shot. Just need a good bounce here or there, bc like you said, the coach is in uncharted territory and I hope he can handle the choices he has to make.

[@dipthongthathongthongthong9691]

@Danny Tallmage whaa?😂 bizarre

[@dipthongthathongthongthong9691]

@@GR-bn3xj They create chances, just need some more composure in front of the goal. The Dutch will know Pulisic won't be 100% and they'll knock him around so someone else will need to step up. Will be crazy not to see Reyna under the circumstances.

[@jo0123]

Very impressive, Go Team USA.

[@romenat2942]

I love that dig from Dan ..at the Fox sports pundits.12:26 "Christian Pulisic putting his body on the line " , a phase that The Fox meathead studio experts were obnoxiously repeating over and over !!!!!!!!!!!

[@theaquariancontrarian3316]

Gio Reyna! Put him in!!!

[@harpersnyder2297]

I have a very strong feeling that Berhalter is saving Reyna for the knockout stages. He's been counting on Pulisic and almost gave him away in the process. He can't afford to lose another key player just in case. We're facing the dutch on saturday i'm expecting to see gio on the starting lineup. Let's hope for further positive results.

[@13muller9]

I don't think so. A decent manager first has to send out his best 11 to make sure they can advance to the next stage. How could the US manager know in advance that his team would advance and thus he can keep Reyna or any other player for the next round?!!! Look at Japan: After defeating Germany, their manager decided to not use his key players for the next game against Cost Arica, and it blew in his face.

[@alexander5662]

@@13muller9maybe worried about injury who knows.

[@seattlehawks442]

Casey is trying so hard not to cough

[@rohanmarkjay]

That English ESPN Soccer host was coughing all the time a sure sign he is pissed off the Americans are doing better than the English at the World Cup. LOL!

[@LordFred69]

Captain America! Say it proud!

[@lucasdemacedo4334]

What a win for the US!! We can absolutely take on the Dutch, it won’t be easy but if we keep up the pressure as we did against England, and actually capitalize on our chances we could pull it off.

[@cpj93070]

You haven't got a striker, you cant score.

[@AW-zk5qb]

Imagine if soccer/football were the top sport in the US from the beginning (late 1800s) and the US had a proper soccer/football culture like almost every other country in the world. The US would have won multiple World Cups by now

[@jcgaming908]

The Dutch are next level compared to Iran and Wales and the us just got lucky against England

[@samplingmastersxlr8660]

@@jcgaming908 luck is part of the game

[@arturoespinoza8582]

They played Iran lol you would expect US to dominate. But yet even when dominating they still play scrappy. Gakpo is on fire right now so don’t get too confident

[@seanb7310]

The problem with this team is that lack of a legit striker. The midfield is elite. The defense is playing over its head. They just don't have a proper striker.

[@rayray1281]

We did what we needed to do at the end of the day, but our substitutes still leave a lot of questions

[@GR-bn3xj]

How is shaq Moore playing this much

[@rayray1281]

@@GR-bn3xj good question, Scally deserves at least a chance

[@jacob45415]

@@rayray1281 or Reyna