Is the US men's soccer team bad? There are many factors that contribute to the poor performance of the US men's soccer team, including ineffective tactics and pay-to play. I'll address each one in turn. The US Men's Football Team Needs to Improve
McKennie is the best middlefielder in the team
McKennie is a great American men's soccer midfielder. The 23-year old McKennie is a well-known name in Europe and has a unique history. He was born in Little Elm Texas, and he has a Dallas skyline tattoo to his elbow. His father is an airman and he spent most of his early years in Texas before moving to Germany with FC Schalke 04 at the age of 17. In 2020, he will transfer at Juventus.
Gregg Berhalter's tactics haven't worked
It's easy to understand why some people have questioned whether Berhalter's tactics haven't been effective for the USMNT. Berhalter's strategy of recruiting dual-nationals such as Yunus Mukhah has not been successful. The New York City-born midfielder could play for Spain, Italy and England.
Lack of talent
The talent pool for the United States men's soccer team is seriously flawed. International soccer is full of talk about "golden generation" and teams that go up and down. It doesn't necessarily mean the United States is lacking talent. We need to find more of this talent. This is not as easy though it may sound. Although it's not as simple as hiring a superstar, it is the first step.
Pay-to-play
Pay-to-play has been blamed for the USMNT’s poor performance at major tournament qualifiers. Although this may be true, it is also a contributing factor to the poor performance in other soccer/football-powerhouse nations. Iceland, for example, paid hundreds of coaches to obtain UEFA licenses and other credentials. More qualified coaches mean better quality players.
Lack of firepower
Over the past 20 years, the USMNT has been moving upwards steadily. But now it is facing serious problems: A lack in firepower. Its latest loss to Honduras represents a new low for this team, which has been winless in its 14 previous matches. This week's performance has prompted many cathartic rants and calls for a major overhaul. What can the team do?