U.S. Soccer is an Unequivocal Disaster

Uninspired, uninteresting, unprofessional, and downright un-American. The US Men’s National Team is unadulterated terribleness. That is unbelievable in its own right. Failure at Copa America was another self-inflicted disaster from an underperforming side whose results ungulate more than a roller coaster at Universal Studios. Undeniably, we’ve come to understand the team would rather be doing just about anything else. In a word, unprofessional. From a fan’s perspective utterly unbearable.

Here’s a question: When did America have a men’s national team we could be proud of? 2014, probably. I mean, when Belgium scored that extra-time goal in the World Cup 2014 round of 16, it was the unofficial end of US soccer’s age of enlightenment.

In the ten years since World Cup Brazil, U.S. soccer has declined. Not necessarily from a talent standpoint. But from a team standpoint, from a willingness to play for not only the flag but also one another, well, these are non-existent.

For several years now, every time the U.S. takes the field, it looks like a bunch of random dudes playing a pickup game in the park. Some of that is on the coach, but a lot of it rests on the players, who seem to think they are much better than they really are.

In many ways, this is the exact opposite of what we saw from the USMNT during the 2000s. That team did not have a lot of talent. There were good players, but they didn’t overwhelm anyone with skill.

Instead, they were going to make you earn a result. They worked. And if you didn’t have your working boots on, the US was going to beat you. And that was a side and a style that Americans were proud of. Sure, we weren’t even going to win the World Cup. But we were going to make the opposition earn everything.

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[AHomelessShoe]

This is why I like watching USA rugby over soccer. All of the fans know we're shit, but as long as we beat Canada and don't embarrass ourselves in front of a tier one country, we're happy.

[C-Thunder]

As some are saying, this team is made of spoiled kids who never suffered. On top of that, it doesn't help that Nike also has a hand of the US's misfortunes on the field and organization. This whole organization needs to be disbanded and made new without anyone from the previous organization.

[Ayatron]

Don't look at the opposition's free kick, look at me! 1-1, boys 1-1! Play as if Bolivia will hold the draw!

[Mateus_Carvalho]

To be fair on the squad, their manager sucks and he somehow was brought back.

Kinda reminds me of Brazil's Football Confederation's clowncart but with titles and all.

[romulus]

Hands down! The best generation of the U.S. national team was when they had Tim Howard in net, Micheal Bradley in defence (but who could play make), Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan making magic up front!! That team was fun to watch growing up.. those class of players have never really been replaced

That being said, I want to shout out Team Canada on what this national team has been able to achieve with a much more difficult group! congrats and best of luck to America’s neighbours to the North! 🇨🇦 🍁 Good luck Canada and well done!!

[peterrex]

Not a soccer fanatic..but the eye test told me..that the team was head and shoulders below the average tier teams..who the people are putting this together they need to be changed asap..

[basedjenny]

Pepi should never play for the national team again

[andu]

The 2002 and 2010 teams would have destroyed this current USA team… what good is talent if your coach clearly is the wrong man to lead the team ….

[jayh]

Last generation had grit but no talent while this generation has talent with no grit. Even the talent part is questionable for most players.

[jonisilk]

You have some good players individually, but the team has no identity and your manager seems devoid of tactical imagination or motivational depth.

[isidroundercover]

Man bring back players like Coby Jones

[guyfaux]

Here's a thought: If they play like shyte, maybe it's because "Hey look, we're automatically in the Cup in '26-- why bust our asses?" I suppose the best that can be hoped for is that they play like the USA Cricket team just did, i.e., "Sure we're in on a free pass, but we're STILL gonna take the whole thing seriously!"

[rolanddeschain]

News flash! Us soccer sucks!!
Old news....

[wizarddragon]

Actually there was a 4 game stretch the US dominated by showing up and putting games away. Thats the 4 game stretch Gregg wasn't managing. Thats the best SOccer we played in 6 years. The problem is Gregg and the fact people are not seeing it really irritates me to no end.

[gw]

The coach should be replaced and get a proper manager who will set things right, because 2026 cohosts all going out the group stage would be crazy

[KingofNothing]

Lalis is the reason I couldn't stand to watch the US team for a long time. Be humble be proud your there and try hard why is that so hard for the US soccer media to tell us? If the Netherlands, Denmark, Columbia, Cameroon etc haven't won the cup why should we when it is our 4th or 5th favorite sport without any of the youth development set up to make a true back to front winner

[marcotito]

finally someone is telling the real story

[KazeShikamaru]

This is our most talented side but I can't blame the players when it is clear the system isn't good. Now you can blame them for their professionalism and attitudes they have as I believe this team is soft. They are tight as a unit but don't want to do what it takes to win.

[jaredmartin]

USA Soccer could learn a lot from USA Cricket.

[IDunno-yopq]

Ricardo Pepi is the prime example of the team USA Soccer player, plays in Europe, doesn’t even start for his club, is very untalented, and when he is on the pitch so constantly does mistakes that cost them the game