Are the US men's soccer players bad? There are many reasons, including a lack of talent, pay-to-play, and ineffective tactics. Each of these will be discussed individually. Each member of the US Men's Soccer team must improve
McKennie is our best midfielder
McKennie is an outstanding midfielder for the U.S. men’s soccer team. This 23-year-old has a unique story and is a household name across Europe. He was raised in Little Elm Texas and sports a Dallas skyline tattoo on one 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 has failed to succeed with his tactics
It is easy to see why Berhalter's tactics aren't working for the USMNT. His tactic of recruiting dual-nationals, such as Yunus Musah, hasn't been a success. The New York City-born midfielder could have played in England, Spain, Italy or England.
Manufacture shortage
The United States men’s national soccer team has serious talent problems. In international soccer, there is talk of "golden generations" and teams that rise and fall. This does not necessarily mean that the United States has no talent. This simply means we must find more talent. 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. This is likely true, but it also leads to poor performances by other soccer/football powerhouse countries. Iceland, for example. They paid hundreds of coaching staff to obtain UEFA licences and other credentials. More qualified coaches mean better quality players.
Manufacture of insufficient firepower
The USMNT is a team that has been trending upwards for 20+ years. However, it now faces serious problems. Its recent loss to Honduras is a new low for the team, which is winless in its last 14 matches. The team's performance this week has caused many to vent and call for a major overhaul. What can the team do about it?