MNT’s 2022

[ZooCougar]

 

[UConn990411]

Gio with a lengthy response on IG.

This has predictably gotten uglier after Berhalter decided to air things publicly for no other reason than to save face. I don’t see any way he’s back after this, but with the USSF, you just never know.

 

[ZooCougar]

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Gio with a lengthy response on IG.

This has predictably gotten uglier after Berhalter decided to air things publicly for no other reason than to save face. I don’t see any way he’s back after this, but with the USSF, you just never know.

Why would anyone trust Gregg after this?

 

[HuskyHawk]

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Gio with a lengthy response on IG.

This has predictably gotten uglier after Berhalter decided to air things publicly for no other reason than to save face. I don’t see any way he’s back after this, but with the USSF, you just never know.

So, Gregg flubbed things by telling one of our top players he wouldn't play much. Player let that get to him, which lead Gregg to call out his lack of professionalism. Get rid of GB now.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

This has predictably gotten uglier after Berhalter decided to air things publicly for no other reason than to save face. I don’t see any way he’s back after this, but with the USSF, you just never know.

I could be wrong but my gut tells me that USSF and Berhalter were fully aligned in the decision to air this dirty laundry.

 

[ZooCougar]

I could be wrong but my gut tells me that USSF and Berhalter were fully aligned in the decision to air this dirty laundry.

They really had no choice because The Athletic had the details whether they liked it or not.

 

[outlaw]

oh how I miss the days when MNT drama surrounded weston hooking up w bachelorettes in nashville

 

[meyers7]

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Yea, that makes sense. To me doesn't put GGG in a good light. He really needs to move on now. USSF can do better. USMNT deserves better.

 

[ZooCougar]

This is not great.

 

[Kolumbo]

I'm new to the team but it really sounds like both sides are probably at fault here.

What exactly does "my role at the tournament would be very limited" mean? Does it just mean not starting or something else?
Gio played the entire second half plus 7 minutes so 52 minutes against the Dutch. That doesn't sound very limited. I understand he played very little up to that point.
Is it common for a coach to tell any player something like that, if in fact he said that?
Is it more likely Berhalter had already decided Gio wouldn't play much or that there were commitment issues?

 

[Palatine]

I'm new to the team but it really sounds like both sides are probably at fault here.

What exactly does "my role at the tournament would be very limited" mean? Does it just mean not starting or something else?
Gio played the entire second half plus 7 minutes so 52 minutes against the Dutch. That doesn't sound very limited. I understand he played very little up to that point.
Is it common for a coach to tell any player something like that, if in fact he said that?
Is it more likely Berhalter had already decided Gio wouldn't play much or that there were commitment issues?

You handle leads one to believe that your instincts and insights should deduce the answer and show us the guilty party.

 

[ZooCougar]

I'm new to the team but it really sounds like both sides are probably at fault here.

What exactly does "my role at the tournament would be very limited" mean? Does it just mean not starting or something else?
Gio played the entire second half plus 7 minutes so 52 minutes against the Dutch. That doesn't sound very limited. I understand he played very little up to that point.
Is it common for a coach to tell any player something like that, if in fact he said that?
Is it more likely Berhalter had already decided Gio wouldn't play much or that there were commitment issues?

Making his role limited was the first mistake.

 

[upstater]

 

[storrsroars]

fwiw, Cuse just beat Indiana for the NC on the 8th PK.

 

[LIuconn]

With such a young team Ggg was still the most inexperienced of the lot.
They need a real coach

 

[Waquoit]

With such a young team Ggg was still the most inexperienced of the lot.
They need a real coach

I don't think there's an American coach that can match the talent of the American players.

 

[LIuconn]

Correct.
Closest would be Marsch, obviously. I don't think he's ready -- he has to prove himself at Leeds/Europe. He doesn't need to win the PL, but maybe finish top half a couple years running and go far in the domestic cups.
Plus he's our only trailblazer and I want him to bust through the American stereotypes and get more guys chances, preferably assistant slots at big clubs to start.

For the US, Bielsa, Poch & Zidane are on my wish list

 

[Waquoit]

Marsch has jumped a shark. He's a clown like the rest of them.

 

[LIuconn]

What? How?

 

[Kolumbo]

USA ahead of Germany. How often does that happen? Ausgeziechnet!

New FIFA rankings released after 2022 World Cup

The latest FIFA rankings have been released following the 2022 World Cup and there are some big changes as teams surge up and down the list.

soccer.nbcsports.com

FIFA rankings, Top 20 as of December 22, 2022​

1. Brazil – Even
2. Argentina – Up 1
3. France – Up 1
4. Belgium – Down 2
5. England – Even
6. Netherlands – Up 2
7. Croatia – Up 1
8. Italy – Down 2
9. Portugal – Even
10. Spain – Down 3
11. Morocco – Up 11
12. Switzerland – Up 3
13. USA – Up 3
14. Germany – Down 3
15. Mexico – Down 2
16. Uruguay – Down 2
17. Colombia – Even
18. Denmark – Down 8
19. Senegal – Down 1
20. Japan – Up 4

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Maybe it's just me but if they had an eight team tournament comprised of 13-20 on that list I would think USA would finish near the bottom.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Maybe it's just me but if they had an eight team tournament comprised of 13-20 on that list I would think USA would finish near the bottom.

With everyone fit they would finish in the top half of those 8 teams. Germany probably wouldn’t.

 

[UConn990411]

Maybe it's just me but if they had an eight team tournament comprised of 13-20 on that list I would think USA would finish near the bottom.

If they get a real coach who implements a competent offense, I think they’re good enough to be in the top 8-10 of that group.

 

[djct1999]

What’s the word on Florarin Balogun? Do we have a legit chance w him?

 

[ZooCougar]

USA ahead of Germany. How often does that happen? Ausgeziechnet!

New FIFA rankings released after 2022 World Cup

The latest FIFA rankings have been released following the 2022 World Cup and there are some big changes as teams surge up and down the list.

soccer.nbcsports.com

FIFA rankings, Top 20 as of December 22, 2022​

1. Brazil – Even
2. Argentina – Up 1
3. France – Up 1
4. Belgium – Down 2
5. England – Even
6. Netherlands – Up 2
7. Croatia – Up 1
8. Italy – Down 2
9. Portugal – Even
10. Spain – Down 3
11. Morocco – Up 11
12. Switzerland – Up 3
13. USA – Up 3
14. Germany – Down 3
15. Mexico – Down 2
16. Uruguay – Down 2
17. Colombia – Even
18. Denmark – Down 8
19. Senegal – Down 1
20. Japan – Up 4

Also utterly meaningless.