Is the US men's soccer team bad? There are many reasons for this, including lack of talent, ineffective tactics, and pay-to-play. Each will be dealt with individually. The US Men's Soccer Team Must Improve
McKennie is the best midfielder on the team
McKennie is an outstanding midfielder for the U.S. men’s soccer team. The 23-year-old McKennie is a household face in Europe. He was raised in Little Elm Texas and sports a Dallas skyline tattoo on one elbow. His father was an airman, and he spent most his childhood in Texas. He then moved to Germany at the age 17 with FC Schalke 04 In 2020, he will transfer to Juventus.
Gregg Berhalter’s tactics don’t work
It is not difficult to understand why Berhalter's tactics have not been successful for the USMNT. Berhalter's strategy of recruiting dual-nationals such as Yunus Mukhah has not been successful. The New York City native, the midfielder could also have played for Spain or Italy.
Talent shortage
The United States men’s national team soccer team has a problem with its talent pool. In international soccer, there is talk of "golden generations" and teams that rise and fall. This doesn't mean the United States lacks talent. It simply means that we need to find more of it. It is not always as simple as it seems. It might not be as simple to hire a superstar but it is the first step.
Pay-to-play
Some claim that the USMNT's poor performance during major tournament qualifiers or tournaments is due to pay-to play. It is possible that this model contributes to the poor performance by other soccer/football powers. Iceland, for example, paid hundreds of coaches to obtain UEFA licenses and other credentials. More qualified coaches mean better quality players.
Lack of firepower
The USMNT is a team that has been trending upwards for 20+ years. However, it now faces serious problems. Its latest loss to Honduras represents a new low for this team, which has been winless in its 14 previous matches. Many have cried out for major changes after this week's performance. However, what can the team do to turn things around?