Proves how weak and shallow the US bench is. You would think a country that has all the resources it has, it could find at least a half a dozen quality coaches in the US or more from outside. The US never stops looking like the JV team to the rest of the world.
I see one clear reason it won't work: Berhalter. Reyna is a kid who made a mistake and apologized to the team. B is an adult who outed Reyna in public and then never apologized for it. Combined with the ignoring of Brooks and so much more petulance, B is not mature enough to be in charge of the team — and that's ignoring his ignorance and lack of intelligence as a coach.
Greg needs to continue to treat Geo like any other team member. Geo's soccer mom like betrayal of a decades old friendship can be forgiven but not forgotten or repaired.
The players wanted Greg. He got results that would be the envy of 95% of national team coaches. Bringing him back was the right thing to do.
Berhalter is fine for CONCACAF, but his tactical nuance was sorely lacking last World Cup against European competition. USMNT, even with Balagun, lacks depth up top. Scoring will most likely remain problematic. We’ll still be lacking goals while dominsting possession, although we could do well on the counter if we changed tactics. Berhalter has proven his stubbornness in this regard. I question his humility when it comes to Reyna. We need Reyna more than we need the MLS influenced choice of Berhalter (US Soccer won’t tolerate another non-MLS fan like Klinsmann.)
Gio should’ve played more in World Cup but when Trainer doesn’t pick u he didn’t pick u so u take the” high road”, “be a pro” and show support to your teammates while secretly hoping they fail without u
Mentioning how sometimes those fences can't be mended is exactly why they needed too move on to a new coach. Too much baggage and for what? An average to slightly above average coach at best? 2:17
Gio needs to just play as well as he can, he has talent. Getting stuck in this national team stuff is non sense. It doesn't put food on the table. Nice to get the call up, but club pays the bills, and soccer the pay can be a lot. Hate to say it, the US is a also ran in the world. The power is the two South American clubs and five to six European clubs. Sorry the facts are the facts.
I just don’t see the big deal about playing international football other than pride. I would walk if I’m Gio. They don’t need him. He doesn’t need them
Berhalter is professional, notwithstanding the HOW Institute breaking the Chatham House Rule at that private conference and publishing his anecdote involving a certain entitled 20-year-old with some growing up to do.
I've no doubt Berhalter will be professional with Reyna, which will mean giving him the minutes he deserves, assuming he deserves them. And that's all up to Gio himself.
Berhalter even stated at that conference that Gio apologized. Because Berhalter made that so public, he needs to come out and make a public apology to Gio for his mistakes. It's only fair. He also needs to go into the dressing room and apologize to Gio in front of the entire team as well.
Why are they asking the players what they think? If they are/were the players Berhalter was starting, of course they are going to support him. The question is whether or not he is going to hold a grudge against Reyna and his family and it would be hard to see how he wouldn't.
Berhalter run this USMNT like cult with him as the cult leader. There has to be Berhalter cronies pulling strings behind the scenes to get him the job. Alexi lalas is one of them.
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Pulisics opinion of Berhalter matters. Gio can focus on growing up
Proves how weak and shallow the US bench is. You would think a country that has all the resources it has, it could find at least a half a dozen quality coaches in the US or more from outside. The US never stops looking like the JV team to the rest of the world.
stars are much more important than the coaches. coaches get sacked more than quarterbacks
What about Gio’s parents trying to blackmail Berhalter? Why didn’t this guy bring that up?
Well usa screwed
This guy is a usmnt pawn lol
I see one clear reason it won't work: Berhalter. Reyna is a kid who made a mistake and apologized to the team. B is an adult who outed Reyna in public and then never apologized for it. Combined with the ignoring of Brooks and so much more petulance, B is not mature enough to be in charge of the team — and that's ignoring his ignorance and lack of intelligence as a coach.
Gio probably will have to just play club Football now. More than likely retire from National Team.
They need Reyna a lot more than that coach
Reyna is garbage and overrated. Same goes for his dad. Don't see the hype. Those that says he's top 3 player on the usmnt is delusional.
I’m giving Gregg benefit of the doubt I really hope he will see how his assistants changed and did better and not be so rigid
Idc what people are saying. GB did Reyna a favor by putting him in check. Gio needed to learn to check his ego and be a team player.
Greg needs to continue to treat Geo like any other team member. Geo's soccer mom like betrayal of a decades old friendship can be forgiven but not forgotten or repaired.
The players wanted Greg. He got results that would be the envy of 95% of national team coaches. Bringing him back was the right thing to do.
USMNT really hates winning apparently. Why else bring back this jabroni?
It’s like a break up… you can get back together, but what’s really the point..
The fact that US Soccer decided to reignite this dumpster fire….. SMH.
Happy pride month futbol.
Berhalter is fine for CONCACAF, but his tactical nuance was sorely lacking last World Cup against European competition. USMNT, even with Balagun, lacks depth up top. Scoring will most likely remain problematic. We’ll still be lacking goals while dominsting possession, although we could do well on the counter if we changed tactics. Berhalter has proven his stubbornness in this regard. I question his humility when it comes to Reyna. We need Reyna more than we need the MLS influenced choice of Berhalter (US Soccer won’t tolerate another non-MLS fan like Klinsmann.)
Gio should’ve played more in World Cup but when Trainer doesn’t pick u he didn’t pick u so u take the” high road”, “be a pro” and show support to your teammates while secretly hoping they fail without u
Mentioning how sometimes those fences can't be mended is exactly why they needed too move on to a new coach. Too much baggage and for what? An average to slightly above average coach at best? 2:17
Please don't waste our talent Gregg
Gio needs to just play as well as he can, he has talent. Getting stuck in this national team stuff is non sense. It doesn't put food on the table. Nice to get the call up, but club pays the bills, and soccer the pay can be a lot. Hate to say it, the US is a also ran in the world. The power is the two South American clubs and five to six European clubs. Sorry the facts are the facts.
Man Jeff really Carrie’s water for Berhalter. Really nuts how little criticism he gets.
I just don’t see the big deal about playing international football other than pride. I would walk if I’m Gio. They don’t need him. He doesn’t need them
Berhalter is professional, notwithstanding the HOW Institute breaking the Chatham House Rule at that private conference and publishing his anecdote involving a certain entitled 20-year-old with some growing up to do.
I've no doubt Berhalter will be professional with Reyna, which will mean giving him the minutes he deserves, assuming he deserves them. And that's all up to Gio himself.
“Why can’t this work?” goes on to explain a story where the player and coach hate each other after getting left off squad
How did the drama between them start in the first place? I am not familiar with this.
Berhalter even stated at that conference that Gio apologized. Because Berhalter made that so public, he needs to come out and make a public apology to Gio for his mistakes. It's only fair. He also needs to go into the dressing room and apologize to Gio in front of the entire team as well.
The fans care more about Gio than GGB 😂
Mamma’s boy got his hair bleached 😂
Unfortunately some USMNT fans are going to let their hatred of Berhalter ruin their enjoyment of our first golden generation.
So we are holding the kid on the same level of responsibility as the leader of the pack? What a joke this guys is
Thank you Jeff for the clear thoughtful break down.
This coach was a mistake he is too small of a figure to be the coach of this national team. The U.S should have gone for a big name .
Why not just get Ted Lasso to coach the team. He is just as capable as the AYSO coach they got.
Sad someone's Mom had to get them their spot on the squad.
Why are they asking the players what they think? If they are/were the players Berhalter was starting, of course they are going to support him. The question is whether or not he is going to hold a grudge against Reyna and his family and it would be hard to see how he wouldn't.
Berhalter run this USMNT like cult with him as the cult leader. There has to be Berhalter cronies pulling strings behind the scenes to get him the job. Alexi lalas is one of them.
Here we are, 2+ months later and we have the answer – "He hasn't." Ahh good old GGG… way to win, USA…