USMNT FINALLY Win Away in CONCACAF! USA 1-0 Jamaica Post-Match Analysis

[@dirks6550]

I'm glad that Morris and Aaronson were out because I prefer Johnny and Tessman.

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

Don’t think Aaronson would’ve played CDM so that didn’t really have an impact, I see the point though. Johnny and Morris both aren’t available for the second leg so Poch is going to have to improvise a little.

[@nias2631]

Replacing Ream isn't that easy. No CB has his experience at the high level week in week out. I think Poch is planning for the future but no good understudy for Ream has shown up ( maybe Mark Mckenzie) to absorb knowledge and learn to manage games from the back. CB, sweeper, whatever is a tough and thankless job with low margin for error. Offense knows what they want to do, D has to react constantly and correctly.

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

The way I see it, the only way we’re going to find that replacement is by letting some of our other CBs build chemistry together. That can’t happen if Ream is starting every match.

[@brett_oppenheim]

Let's dominate Monday!

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

Can’t wait to see how we look at home in a competitive match, should be a great game!

[@samogotamo]

Tessman was impressive this game. Really imposing his physical presence on the field. Glad to have him starting.

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

The future is bright 📈

[@claytonsamuels9796]

Hi Gents, regarding your comment around 12:20, I don't think Scally is slotting in while Dest is out. When Dest is fit, I don't see Poch playing Dest as a RCB. I see Dest playing more as a wingback like Robinson and Musah are playing now. I actually think it's possible we see Scally and Dest both occupying the right side, with Scally playing behind Dest. Thoughts?

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

That’s definitely possible, you’re right that they won’t play the same role. That’s mainly why I see Scally as just a stopgap and why I was surprised to not see Fossey in the roster, he’s a more natural replacement for Dest.

[@raymondmoreno336]

Yeeeeerrr

[@TheBroled]

We didn't look good but we won an away Concacaf game so that is already a step in the right direction

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

Exactly

[@johnwilson121283]

My view is it's all about results right now, since there are so few competitive games between now and the WC in '26. Having said that, the bar should be raised very high for everyone in the squad. If you don't/can't perform you shouldn't be brought in. We can't continue to give players chances. Experiment with new players and combinations in friendlies and find a group that can get the job done consistently.

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

It’s a tough situation because it’s important to build a strong core, but if some of those guys aren’t performing it’s probably best to give new players the chance to prove themselves. It would be nice if we had more time, but of course we wasted half the cycle on Gregg.

[@customincisivecomment]

No one seems to be mentioning McKenzie’s positioning on the penalty. He keeps Nicholson onside by 5 yards. He’s nowhere near the defensive shape and his man (Gray) isn’t even making a run. The striker would not have even touched the ball if he was in position. Not to bag on him too much, but I think a lot of his “bad luck” comes from lack-of-awareness mistakes. Hope he eventually irons those out because there’s a good player in there.

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

Interesting point. It’s possible that he thought Ream was going to deal with it, but honestly I’m not sure.

[@shreysheth3523]

Can’t wait to watch this banger( it was indeed a banger)

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

Appreciate you!

[@stevenneutron5070]

Do u think Balogun and Pepi are capable of being in the top 5 best USA strikers of all time?

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

Definitely capable, Pepi probably more so right now given his goal scoring record. I think that it’s likely only one of them becomes that since they’ll be competing with each other for most of their careers.

[@ronalddelrosario7405]

Scally was meh except that he started the play leading to Turner's penalty foul by passing the ball to Jamaica. But I did like the spirit displayed by the team. And I think it's a bit harsh for Ream. Yes, he's definitely on the decline. But he's sadly still top 3 as far as our center backs. For the national team right now, who's best with the ball at his feet as a center back? Not sure McKenzie or Richards are better right now. Just my opinion... ;)

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

We keep saying that Ream is at least good on the ball, but the last few camps he always seems to have a couple really poor passes that lead to chances for the other team. I think it’s best to start planning for a future without him, give other guys who have a better chance at being good in 2026 the opportunity to start some games and build up form and chemistry with their CB partner.

[@Mike-er2fn]

Field was such garbage, trapping in the first 20 minutes was terrible. I’m not going to complain about anyone on the ball. Got the win and moving on.

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

Exactly, the result is the most important thing. If we don’t look good at home, then we can ask some questions.

[@EtotheLtotheP]

Good breakdown as always. This was a classic “meh game, but” game. Jamaica defeated Jamaica more than anyone, including the USMNT. They have the 4th best talent overall in CONCACAF, but are only the 7th or 8th best team because they don’t pull it altogether. They were disorganized. They missed the PK (great save, but the PK effort could have been better). They had the 2nd best chance of the entire match and didn’t convert. Red card by Holgate. (Also, that was a handball and they should have been awarded another PK). BUT…. And there it is, despite that, we grinded out the win and that is key. Credit for that. The fact that Pochettino has already matched Berhalter’s CONCACAF away win total is stunning / shameful and says all we need to know about GGG. Poch is going to win games like this and that’s not something we did before. Let’s close this one out on Monday, boys! 🇺🇸

[@starwarssatan5588]

Thanks for the apology. I accept it. Dont let it happen again.

[@dirks6550]

Vasquez blew his chances. Should have taken a shot on that first opportunity instead of trying to pass it back. Then his 2nd shot was weak.

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

Definitely not a great cameo from him

[@stephencoons7879]

I think that you are overrating Jedi. He had many more poor passes than Scally, or anyone else for that matter. Even worse, he did not adapt to the show pitch.

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

I think he did a pretty solid job defensively which is good enough for a game like this

[@stephencoons7879]

Yes, he was excellent as usual defensively. Excellent videos BTW. I just found you guys.

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

Thank you, glad you found us!

[@colinreese]

The US got outplayed. Jamaica had more shots, and we had to save a PK to win 1-0. Ream blocked two of Leon Bailey's shot. Everyone noticed this during the game. Charlie Davies even pointed it out. Poor tactics once again. It was good to see Pulisic going all over the field to get the ball and control the passing. There's no way that this 1-0 win over Jamaica is some sign that Poch is doing well. He's had awful tactics and lineups.

[@CarlosGuzman-vi9xw]

Troll 🧌 who knows nothing 🧠

[@nerychristian]

For once I agree with you. These past few games under Poch have felt uninspired. Not too much better than what we would see under Berhalter. But hopefully things will improve soon. I'm still worried that we haven't called up any new players. I would have liked to see Diego Luna. The bad thing is that, besides Canada, we won't be really tested for a while. Mexico is playing like trash. So it will be hard to know if the team is better under Poch until we get to play against better opponents.

[@starwarssatan5588]

His awful tactics and lineups produced superior results than Gregg. That is encouraging. Stop being a negative Nancy and a contrarian just to try to look cool.

[@anlerden4851]

Hi Dear Yuri and Hi Dear Braden We did not play so well against Jamaica but We had played so clever and won the game 1-0.🥰😍🤗❤🤍💙💯

[@AMERICANULTRASTALK]

The result is more important in these kinds of games, big win