What Happened to the U.S. Men's National Team?

What Happened to the USMNT: The Ugly Truth About the Beautiful Game

by Steven G. Mandis

4.3 out of 5

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The U.S. Men's National Team failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, marking the first time the team had failed to reach the tournament since 1986. This article examines the factors that contributed to the team's failure, including coaching changes, player injuries, and a lack of depth.

Coaching Changes

The U.S. Men's National Team has had a number of coaching changes in recent years. In 2016, Jurgen Klinsmann was fired after the team failed to reach the semifinals of the Copa America Centenario. Bruce Arena was hired as his replacement, but he was fired after the team failed to qualify for the World Cup.

The coaching changes have created a sense of instability within the team. The players have had to adapt to different coaching styles and philosophies, which has made it difficult for them to develop a consistent identity.

Player Injuries

The U.S. Men's National Team has also been plagued by injuries in recent years. In the lead-up to the World Cup, several key players were injured, including Jozy Altidore, Clint Dempsey, and Christian Pulisic.

The injuries to key players made it difficult for the team to field a competitive lineup. The team was forced to rely on inexperienced players, who were not always up to the task.

Lack of Depth

The U.S. Men's National Team has a lack of depth in several positions. The team is particularly thin at the forward and midfield positions. This lack of depth made it difficult for the team to replace injured players.

The lack of depth also made it difficult for the team to compete with other teams in the CONCACAF region. The United States is no longer the dominant team in the region, and other teams have improved their talent pool in recent years.

The U.S. Men's National Team failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup due to a number of factors, including coaching changes, player injuries, and a lack of depth. The team will need to address these issues if it wants to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.

What Happened to the USMNT: The Ugly Truth About the Beautiful Game

by Steven G. Mandis

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	10939 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	467 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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